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June 2002
Bobby Jean Leithead -Todd, Chair Planning Committee
County Council
25 Aupuni Street
Milo, Hawaii 96720
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NAVVAII COUNTY GIEN~tZ~4L FLAN Ifa~VISB®NS
Sl1#~I~CIZTING O~ImN SPACE AT K®oi/~NAIKI
®ear Chair Leithead-Todd and IVlembers of the Planning Committee,
Please support Nlayor Kim and Planning ®~rector, Chris Yuen's recommendation to
amend the County General Plan to place the shoreline at Kohanaiki into the Open Space desig-
nation. As a member of the community that uses this area for sung, fishing and camping, I
support the efforts to protect l~Cohanaiki from the impacts exclusive /resort development
along the coast for the following reasons:
1. This area is rich in native Hawaiian cultural sites including village areas, sacred/
ceremonial areas, anchialine ponds, wetlands and trails as well as habitat for endan-
gered plants, birds and reef hsh.
2. The iand is adjacent to the Kaioko Honokohau ivaiionai Panic anc} ~ ~ZOriit~n of ii has
been designated to be within the Congressionally Authorized Park ooundaries.
3. The local community as well as visitors enjoy the beach and coastal area as a prime
surfing, fshing, day use and camping spot.
4. The Kohanaiki 'Ghana, Na Keiki He'e IValu and the Kona community have demon-
strated commitment to stewardship of the natural and cultural resources for over 11
years, providing bathrooms and trash pick u~. beach clean ups, trail and pond resto-
ration projects.
Thank you for considering a positive vote for Open Space along the coast at f~ohariailci°~and for:,....:
supporting SiIB #163
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Sincerely, , %
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