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20 July 2002
Bobby Jean Leithead-Todd, Chair Planning Committee -
County Council '
25 Aupuni Street
Hilo, Hawaii 96720 r-
Re: Hawaii County General Plan Revisions
Dear Chair Leithead-Todd and Members of the Planning Committee:
Please support Mayor Kim and Planning Director, Chris Yuen's recommendation to
amend the County General Plan to place the shoreline at Kohanaiki into the Open Space
Designation. As an owner of a home in Lanikepu Estates near HPA who uses the Kohanaiki area
for surfing and general enjoyment of its beauty and energy when we are on the Island, I support
the efforts to protect Kihanaiki from the impacts of 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
endangered plants, birds and reef fish.
2. The land is adjacent to the Kaloko Honokohau National Park and a portion of it has
been designated to be within the Congressionally Authorized Park boundaries.
3. The local community (which we hope to be a part of soon) as well as visitors (which
we have been for years) enjoy the beach and costal area as a prime surfing, fishing
and day use spot.
4. The Kohanaiki `Ghana, Na Keiki He'e Nalu and the Kona community have
demonstrated commitment to stewardship of the natural and cultural resources for
over 11 years, providing bathrooms and trash pick up, beach clean ups, and trail and
pond restorations projects.
Thank you for considering a positive vote for Open Space along the coast at Kohanaiki
and for supporting Bill No. 163.
Since ly,
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Donald O. Cox, Ph.D., P.E.
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