HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOM 0666.019 2006-2008 HISTORIC
HAWAI I
FOUNDATION
ExECUT1YE COMMITTEE VIA EMAIL: HawaiS County Clerk
Katherine MacNeil
President CODnCllteShrIIDIIy ACCD.baWall.br.D3
Timothy E.Johns
First Vice President To: Hawaii COnnty COni1C11
Ionia S.Moy The Honorable Pete Hoffmann, Chair
Second Vice President
Flom: Kierstrn Faulkner
c. score sraaky Executive Duectoi, Historic Hawaii Foundation
Secretary
Ted Rachlin Subject. Support of Council Bill 176
treasurer Establishing a Hawaii County
Ray Soon Cultural Resources Commission
At-Large
Lea Ok Soon Hong I am writing on behalf of Historic Hawaii Foundation (HHF) to support
At-Large
Coturcil Bill 176, establishing a Hawaii County Cultural Resotuces Commmission.
Peter Apo
Past President
Since 1974, Historic Hawaii Foundation has been a statewide leader for historic
9OARD OF TRUSTEES preservation. HHF works to preserve Hawat`i's unique architectural and cultural
Joan Bennet heritage and believes that historic preservation is an important element in the
Hartwell H.K. Blake present and future quality of life and economic viability of the state.
Norbert M. Buelsing
Michael T.Chinaka As called Eor I77 the County of Hawaii General Plan (2005), identification,
David Cheever
Gregory Cnun, Ph.D. designation and protection of Hawai`i's historic resources should be integrated
Linda Faye Collins into the County's land use and development programs. The General Plan
Eric G. Crispin recognized the community's concern for the loss of historic zsources, and also
Stanton K.Enomoto established goals, policies and standards for protecting, restoring and enhancing
Cindy Evans sites, buildings and objects that are significant to the history and culture of the
Carol Fukunaga
Pete, s. Hu island. A local preservation pzogtam, and eventually a Certified Local
Robert lopa Government, would implement these broad statement through specific actions.
Lorraine Mtnatoisni Palumbo. Pn.o. A local preservation commission and enabling legislation for protecting the
Cwt Nakamura island's historic and cultural resources are key components of such a program.
Michael l.O'Malley
Garrett Saikley, MD
Michael White The Cultural Resources Comtrtission (CRC) would be charged with protecting,
presenvrg and perpetuating the historic and cultural resources of Hawaii
Mr:.AUyn (Heieai cot., J.. County. As an advisory board, the CRC would review proposals that could
trustee tmeritos itnpact the Island's historic utd cultural sites. It would provide a foram for
Lani Ma'a Lapilio public education and discussion about how to promote Hawaii Island's heritage ~
E. oFfi~m and ensure that new development is mmpadble with historic resources. It is
modeled on similar boards in Kauai and Maui Counties and is consistent with
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR the guidelines In the National Historic Preservation Act for Certified Local
Kiersten Faulkner AICP
Governments (CLGs).
The benefits of a local preservation wrnmission are numerous. The historic y
and cuhural resources benefit by having better protection of the community's ~ ~ o
legacy, sustainable use of resources and a means to stabilize community
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character. The business and development community benefits by having a local resource to help
navigate the pemutting 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 Cotmty
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 for certain funding
sources. The general public benefits by having a mechanism foi 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
Council 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~tnil~y-/yours, ~~ee,,~~~~~~~~
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Kiersten Faulkner, nICP
F,xecutive Director