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From: Kiersten Faulkner [Kiersten@historichawaii.org]
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To: counciltestimony@co.hawaii.hi.us
Cc: 'Kiersten Faulkner'
Subject: Planning Committee Testimony on Bill 176
Attachments: HHFTestimonyBill176.pdf
Historic Hawaii Foundation is pleased to submit the attached testimony the Committee on Planning in support of
Bill 176 to establish a cultural resources commission. Please let me know if you have any questions or if you
have any trouble with the attachment.
Mahalo,
Kiersten Faulkner
Kiersten Faulkner, AICP
Executive Director
Historic Hawaii Foundation
680 Iwilei Road Suite 690
Honolulu, HI 96817
808-523-2900 (tel)
808-523-0800 (fax)
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Timothy E.JOhns
First Vice President To: Hawaii County Council
Ionia S. MOy Committee on Planning
Second Vice President
The Honorable K. Angel Pilago, Chair
C.Scott Bradley The Honorable Dominic Yagong, Vice-Chair
Secretary
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peter Apo Subject: Support of Council Bill 176
Past President
Establishing a Hawaii County
BOARD OF TRUSTEES Cultural Resources Commission
Joan Bennet
HanweB H.K. Blake I am writing on behalf of Historic Hawaii Foundation (HHF) to support Council
Norbert M. Buelsing Bill 176, establishing a Hawaii County Cultural Resources Commission.
Michael T.Chinaka
David cneever Since 1974, Historic Hawaii Foundation has been a statewide leader for historic
Gregory Chun, Ph.D.
Linda Faye Collins preservation. HHF works to preserve Hawai`i's unique axehitectuxal and cultural
Eric G. Crispin heritage and beheves that historic preservation is an important element in the present
soot°n K. Envmuto and future quality of life and economic viability of the state.
Cindy Evans
ca`°I Fuk°naga As called for in the County of Hawaii General Plan (2005), identification,
Peter 5. Ho
Robert lopa designation and protection of Hawai`i's historic resources should be integrated into
Lorraine Minamisni Palumb°, Rohe. County's land use and development programs. The General Plan recognized the
can Nakamura community's concern for the loss of historic resources, and also established goals,
Michael J.o~Mauey policies and standards for protecting, restoring and enhancing sites, buildings and
Garren saikler. MD objects that axe significant to the history and culture of the island. A local
Michael White
preservation program, and eventually a Certified Local Government, would
Mr:.AUyn (Helen) eole,Jr. implement these broad statements through specific actions. A local preservation
Trostee Eme"`°: commission and enabling legislation for protecting the island's historic and cultural
Lani Ma a Lapilio resources are key components of such a program.
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The Cultural Resources Commission (CRC) would be charged with protecting,
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR preserving and perpetuating the historic and cultural resotuces of Hawaii County.
Kiersten Faulkner AICP As an advisory board, the CRC would review proposals that could impact the
Island's historic and cultural sites. It would provide a forum for public education
and discussion about how to promote Hawaii Island's heritage and ensure that new
development is compatible with historic resources. It is modeled on similar boards
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in Kauai and Maui Counties and is consistent with the guidelines in the National Historic
Preservation Act for Certified Local Governments (CLGs).
The benefits of a local preservation commission axe numerous. 'f'he historic and cultural
resources benefit by having better protection of the community's legacy, sustainable use of
resources and a means to stabilize community character. The business and development
community benefits by having a local resource to help navigate the perndtting and review processes
for projects that affect historic resources, providing predictability and accountability to the historic
preservation elements, as well as technical assistance. The visitor industry benefits by protecting
and enhancing a unique and distinctive destination that will attract heritage tourism, which has fewer
impacts and greater economic returns. The County benefits by having a more effective and efficient
means of tracking, reviewing and monitoring planning and development projects that could impact
historic sites, official standing for input to State and federal undertakings under historic preservation
statutes, and qualifying fox certain funding sources. The general pubfle benefits by having a
mechanism for community-based input into preservation issues and opportunities for public
comment and feedback on major proposals.
In order to ensure the success of the Cultural Resources Commission, it will need to be provided
with adequate professional and clerical staff. Therefore, Historic Hawaii Foundation also urges the
Councfl to appropriate the necessary funding for the Planning Department to meet this additional
need for staffing, training, technology and other resources.
Historic Hawaii Foundation commends you on your efforts to protect the irreplaceable historic and
cultural resources of Hawaii.
Very truly yours, 9 ~ ~
Kiersten Faulkner, ~tICP
Executive Director