2016-07-21 Leeward Exh B (Amend SMA 05-007)

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Between 1849 and 1859 the Judd Trail was constructed beginning at the Government Beach Trail, which was Ali‘i Drive, and extending approximately 16 miles mauka terminating approximately two miles above the Ahu-a-Umi between Mt. Hualālai and Mauna Loa. Initially the trail was intended to connect the government center of Kailua-Kona and the port of Hilo, but was interrupted by a lava flow from Mauna Loa in 1859. Construction of the trail was overseen by Garrit P. Judd and Kinimaka and carried out using prison laborers – this was within the Haun & Henry AIS dated 2002. The Judd Trail was used for cattle transport, as well as access to upland farming and littoral resources. Subsequent to the inventory survey, it was discovered that the Judd Trail is partially located on the subject property. The Judd Trail was initially believed to be off the property; however, subsequent detailed mapping found a corner pin, the location of which indicates that approximately 75 percent of the remaining rock walls that border the trail remnant are within the boundaries of the project site. The applicant acknowledges the State of Hawai‘i’s ownership of this trail. Based on the above, Condition 13 was added to the original SMA permit, which states, “Prior to Final Subdivision Approval, a metes and bounds survey of the Judd Trail shall be prepared by a licensed surveyor to locate the Judd Trail in the vicinity of the subject property from Ali‘i Drive to a point near the southeast corner of the applicant’s property. The survey shall be submitted to the Planning Director. Subject to the approval of the State, the applicant shall stabilize the existing remnants of the Judd Trail, which shall consist of stabilizing the stone walls and removing invasive plants. Upon request of the State, the applicant shall quitclaim to the State any portions of the Judd Trail that are within their property boundaries. A 10-foot wide buffer easement shall be established along the southern boundary of the property not in the preservation area as a ‘no build’ buffer zone.” This is a portion of our GIS map, which identifies the Judd Trail general location. And as you can see, it runs through a portion of the subject property and continues mauka. This is a portion of the Tax Map Key for this particular, for the particular properties, as well as the surrounding area. I wanted to show you that there has been portions of the trail set aside within these trail lots, or separate lots, as well as buffers for no-build zones, within previous subdivisions that have happened. There is a portion of this set-aside just mauka of the subject property, as well as in this general area the property to the south, which is owned by the applicant within this case; they have interest in both this property and the subject properties. It’s hard to see, but there is a ten-foot buffer on this portion of the property to the south, and that was set aside specifically for the Judd Trail. These are some site photos. This is looking at the subject property from Ali‘i Drive; as you can see, the subject property is currently vegetated. This is looking north on Ali‘i Drive with the subject property on the right. And this is looking south on Ali‘i Drive with the subject property on the left. The Planning Director is recommending that the Planning Commission approve this amendment request, with amended conditions that have been added. Just for your information, as mentioned, we have received several letters from the public since the background and recommendation was distributed to the Planning Commission. A majority of 3 EXHIBIT B