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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOM 0400.033 2002-2004 Aloha Mr. Chairman and County Commission Members My name is Stanley Bond and I am the park's Resource Manager here representing Kaloko-Honokohau National Historical Park. As ou are aware Kaloko-Honokohau NHP intervened in two ~ y ~ contested case hearing before the Land Use Commission regarding l : reclassification of lands mauka of the park from "Conservation" to ~ m-~;~~~ "Urban". In the first case eight sets of hearings were held over a one year period. Evidence and testimony was entered by the j~c~ developer, state, county, and NPS. In its Findings of Fact, j Conclusions of Law, and Decision and Order, the Land Use ~ Commission found that it was constitutionally required to protect the significant natural resources within and surrounding the national park, and that those resources constituted a part of the cultural patrimony of the Hawaiian people. Ooma contains many of the same types of resources as the park, including anchialine pools, pristine AA near shore waters, coral reefs, and significant cultural sites and cultural practices. This development is located makai of the highway placing it in close proximity to these significant resources. The parcel is located approximately 4,390 feet or .83 miles from Kaloko-Honokohau NHP and impacts from development could affect park resources. In the Decision and Order the LUC imposed conditions on these developers to minimize impacts to the environment. They included: 1. Connection of these developments to the central waste water treatment system. Until connection can occur individual property owners are required to use an enhanced septic system that prevents harmful nutrients from reaching groundwater and near shore waters. 2. Storm water runoff containment and treatment from all impermeable surfaces involving at a minimum of oil-water separators prior to entering the ground. Industrial uses that Comm. No. 3 Ref. To• ~~eN Ref. Date maintained non-petroleum based toxic substances must have other structural BMPs that prevent these substances from entering the groundwater. 3. The developer must produce, maintain, distribute and otherwise utilize a Pollution Prevention Plan. The plan would establish BMPs, including structural BMP, to prevent pollution of ground water and ocean water. Property owners are required to adhere to the Pollution Prevention Plan through CC&Rs that run with the property. 4. The developer is required to monitor groundwater, anchialine pools, and near-shore marine water for pollutants and nutrients over a ten year period. 5. Appropriate landscaping designed to help minimize pollution. 6. Prohibition of certain highly-polluting uses. The Hawaii County Commission is bound by the same constitutional obligations and must take into consideration impacts to the natural and cultural environment and impose conditions to mitigate those impacts. KAHO respectfully requests that the Hawaii County Commission place the same conditions on this O'oma development that the Hawaii Land Use Commission placed on similar developments in the area.