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From: Kiersten Faulkner[Kiersten@historichawaii.org] t..( ZS rj 1(1 ~r:
Sent: Wednesday, September 26, 2007 8:13 AM
To: counciltestimony@co.hawaii.hi.us
Cc: 'Kiersten Faulkner'
Subject: Testimony on Council Bill 176
Attachments: HHFCountyCouncilTestimonyBill176.pdf
Aloha,
Please see the attached file for Historic Hawaii Foundation's testimony in support of Bill 176 to establish a
Cultural Resources Commission for consideration during First Reading Oct. 3, 2007. Please let me know if you
have any questions or trouble with the file.
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)
Kiersten historichawaii.orc
www.historichawaii,ora
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HISTORIC
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FOUNDATION
E%ECUTIVE COMMITTEE ~A EMAIL: Hawaii County Clerk
Katherine MacNeil counciltestimon (p~co.hawaii.hi.us
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Timothy E.JOhns
First Vice President To: Hawaii County Council
Ionia S.Moy The Honorable Pete Hoffmann, Chair
Second Vice President
From: Kiersten Faulkner
c. score arotlley L%ecutive Director, 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
A[-Large
CouncIl Bill 17G, establishing a Hawaii Cotmty Cultural Resources Commission.
Peter Apo
Past President
Since 1974, Historic Hawaii Foundation has been a statewide leader fox historic
BOARD OF TRUSTEES preservation. HHF works to preserve Hawai`i's unique architectural and cultural
loan Bennet heritage and believes that historic preservation is an important element in the
Harcwell H.K. Blake present and future quality of life and economic Viability of the state.
Norbert M. Buelsing
MicnaelTCninaka As called for in the County of Hawaii Genera] Plan (2005), identification,
David Cheever
Gregory cn~n, Pn.D. designation and protection of Hawai`i's historic resources should be integrated
undo Faye colons into the County's land use and development programs. The General Plan
Eric G.ai:pin recognized the community's concern for the loss of historic resources, and also
Stanton K. Enomotn established goals, policies and standards for protecting, restoring and enhancing
ands Evans sites, buildings and objects that are significant to the history and culture of the
Carol Fukunaga
Peter 5. Ho island. A local preservation program, and eventually a Certified Local
Robert lopa Government, would implement these broad statements through specific actions.
torrame Minaroisni Palumbo, Pn.o. A local preservation commission and enabling legislation fox protecting the
Curt Nakamura island's historic and cultural resources are key components of such a program.
Michael J.O'Malley
Garrett Sai kley, MD
Michael White The Cultural Resources Cotnutission (CRC) would be charged with protecting,
preserving and perpetuating the historic and cultural resources of Hawaii
Mr:. Allyn (Melenl cola, J.. County. As an advisory board, the CRC would review proposals that could
rrustae rmerims impact the Island's historic and cultural sites. It would provide a foram Eor
Lani Ma'a Lapilio public education and discussion about how to promote Hawaii Island's heritage
Ex Officio and ensure that new development is compatible with historic resources. It is
modeled on similar boards in I{aua`i 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 commission are numerous. The historic
and Cultural resotrces benefit by having better protection of the community's
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 permitting 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 for certain funding
sources. The general public 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
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 tmly yours,
Kiersten Faulkner, AICP
Executive Director