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1-, <br /> ` ~ ~ ' <br /> 1 <br /> June 2002 <br /> Bobby Jean Leithead -Todd, Chair Planning Committee <br /> County Council <br /> 25 Aupuni Street <br /> Milo, Hawaii 96720 <br /> x X08- 961-3912 <br /> T~S~"ll1lfCN`( IN S~FPO~T O~ <br /> NAVVAII COUNTY GIEN~tZ~4L FLAN Ifa~VISB®NS <br /> Sl1#~I~CIZTING O~ImN SPACE AT K®oi/~NAIKI <br /> ®ear Chair Leithead-Todd and IVlembers of the Planning Committee, <br /> Please support Nlayor Kim and Planning ®~rector, Chris Yuen's recommendation to <br /> amend the County General Plan to place the shoreline at Kohanaiki into the Open Space desig- <br /> nation. As a member of the community that uses this area for sung, fishing and camping, I <br /> support the efforts to protect l~Cohanaiki from the impacts exclusive /resort development <br /> along the coast for the following reasons: <br /> 1. This area is rich in native Hawaiian cultural sites including village areas, sacred/ <br /> ceremonial areas, anchialine ponds, wetlands and trails as well as habitat for endan- <br /> gered plants, birds and reef hsh. <br /> 2. The iand is adjacent to the Kaioko Honokohau ivaiionai Panic anc} ~ ~ZOriit~n of ii has <br /> been designated to be within the Congressionally Authorized Park ooundaries. <br /> 3. The local community as well as visitors enjoy the beach and coastal area as a prime <br /> surfing, fshing, day use and camping spot. <br /> 4. The Kohanaiki 'Ghana, Na Keiki He'e IValu and the Kona community have demon- <br /> strated commitment to stewardship of the natural and cultural resources for over 11 <br /> years, providing bathrooms and trash pick u~. beach clean ups, trail and pond resto- <br /> ration projects. <br /> Thank you for considering a positive vote for Open Space along the coast at f~ohariailci°~and for:,....: <br /> <br /> supporting SiIB #163 <br /> _ <br /> Sincerely, , % <br /> ( L <br /> <br />