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Home My WebLink AboutRES 267 Draft 01 1996-1998 ! . t., - --- ----~---- ~- ---------- --~-~----------_.~-------------_.._.~-. ~. . . , ,{":;"n":':"'" ': '0-:>> . , ,::(:>",:,,:.:,::,--:., .' :.,:.::. .)i: ,."n" ,.,-:.,"'},:,.'::,:::;:::::;\. .', :,,', - COUNTY OF HAW~II:T /(STATE OF HAWAII RESOLUTION NO. 267 98 RESOLUTION PRESENTING A PLAN OF DISPOSITION FOR THE FORMER HAMAKUA SUGAR COMPANY, INC. LANDS NOW;UNDER COVNTYOWNERSHIP. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE COUNTY OF HA WAIl. WHEREAS, in 1994, the Council of the County of Hawaii agreed to accept approximately 4,400 acres of land by Commissioner's Quitclaim Deed as a settlement for retroactive real property taxes among Western Farm Credit Bank, the County of Hawaii and Hamakua Sugar Company, Inc.; and WHEREAS, the settlement amount and the annual tax revenues lost as a result of the private to public ownership conversion have shifted the tax burden to other lands during this period of public ownership; and WHEREAS, the Council of the County.ofHawaii, by Resolution No. 196-97 (Draft 3), adopted on January 16, 1998, requested that the Mayor develop a disposition plan for the former Hamakua Sugar Company, Inc. lands now under County ownership; and' WHEREAS, the Council of the County of Hawaii requested that the completed disposition plan be forwarded to the Council of the County of Hawaii by resolution no later than May 1, 1998, for its review and approval; and . .. _._--~---._------<----------~----~~,--~- '. . . WHEREAS, the Administration proposes to dispose of the fonner Hamakua Sugar Company, Inc. lands now under County ownershipbya land exchange, on a value for value basis, for private property which are required for certain County projects; and WHEREAS, the acquisition of the private lands will allow the County of Hawaii to address the need for the improvement and expansion of various County facilities around the island; and WHEREAS, placing the fonner Hamakua Sugar Company, Inc. lands now under County ownership into private ownership will return said lands to the tax rolls and make said lands available for further agricultural development NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE COUNTY OF HAWAII, through its authority under Section 2-111, Hawaii County Code, that it approves of and directs the Finance director or his authorized representative to proceed with the plan of disposition by land exchange, on a value for value basis, of so much as may be necessary of the fonner Hamakua Sugar Company, Inc. lands now under County ownership which are delineated on the list labeled Exhibit "A" for so much as may be necessary of those certain properties under private ownership which are delineated onthe list labeled Exhibit "B" or for other lands as they may become available. I I I I I I I I I I I j ! i I I ! I I I I I I I I I i I I I' i. r I I I I I I --- .-- _.~__. ...n~~~. '_.___~_._ ~ ~------------------,.~--- '. " . BE IT FINALLYRESOL VED that a copy of this resolution be transmitted to the Honorable Stephen K. Yamashiro, Mayor. I i I I I I I ~DBY: \.:>1/\ COUNCIL MEMBER, C UNTY OF.HA W All, COUNTY COUNCIL County of Hawaii Hilo"Hawaii ROLL CALL VOTE I hereby certify that the foregoing RESOLUTION was by the vote indicated to the right hereof adopted by the COUNCIL of the , County of Hawaii on AYES 'NOES ABS EX ARAKAKI CHUNG LEITHEAD-TODD RAY , , , REYNOLDS SANTANGELO SMITH TYLER ' YAGONG ATTEST: , Reference C-604.08/FC COUNTY CLERK CHAIRMAN & PRESIDING OFFICER RESOLUTION NO. 26798 . . .' Tax MaD Kev: 4-2-05:001 4-3-07:001 -~-~_._---------~~- -----~-.----_..- '. . EXHIBIT "A" Descri~tion: Acreage: Koho1a1e1e, Hamakua, Hawaii 1040.000 Paaui10 to Manienie, Hamakua, Hawaii 57.000 4-3-07:004(Por) Paauilo to Manienie, Hamakua, Hawaii 4-3-09:002 4-3-09:019 4-3-09:024 4-3-11: 001 4-3-11: 002 4-3-12:006 4-7-05:001 4-7-05:002 4-7-05:003 4-7-06:001 4-7-06:005 4-7-06:006 4-7-06:07 4-7-06:010 4-7-06:018 4-7-06:020 4-8-03:005 -'-'._~-""."-~._U_~"~'M_ 148.090 paauilo Homesteads, 1st Series, Hamakua, Hawaii 51.100 paauilo Homesteads, 1st Series, Hamakua, Hawaii 110.900 Paauilo Homesteads, 1st Series, Hamakua, Hawaii 169.500 Pohakea & Pore 2nd Series Paauilo Bomesteads, Hamakua, Hawaii 56.730 I I I 1 I i i I I I Pohakea & Pore 2nd Series Paauilo Homesteads, Hamakua, Hawaii 306.275 Pore Paaui10 (3d Series) Homesteads, Hamakua, Hawaii 77 .400 Pore of Kapulena to Banapai, Bamakua, Hawaii 777.940 Pore of Kapu1ena to Hanapai, Hamakua, Hawaii 38.570 Pore of Kapulena to Banapai, Hamakua, Hawaii 1.430 Pore of Hamakua Forest Reserve, Hamakua, Hawaii 214.000 I i Pore of Hamakua Forest Reserve, Hamakua, Hawaii 81. 400 I Pore of Hamakua Forest Reserve, Hamakua, Hawaii 167.700 I Pore of Hamakua Forest Reserve, Hamakua, Hawaii 61.250 I Pore of Hamakua Forest Reserve, Hamakua, Hawaii 164.850 Pore of Hamakua Forest Reserve, Hamakua, Bawaii 227.284 Pore of Kaauhuhu, Hamakua, Hawaii 5.383 Pore of Bamakua Forest Reserve, Bamakua, Hawaii 660.800 TOTAL 4417.596 acres I I ,I I I I I I I ------ --------._------~-- . . EXHIBIT"B" The County of Hawaii proposes to exchange various parcels of land on the island of Hawaii with private landowners, on a value for value basis. The County-owned lands under consideration are in the district of Hamakua and were acquired by Comtnissioner's Quitclaim Deed as a settlement among Western Farm Credit Bank, the County of Hawaii and Hamakua Sugar Company, Inc., through its trustee. A list of privately owned parcels, .the justification for their acquisition, and other pertinent information is as follows: Parcels Near the Hoolulu Park ComDlex Tax Map Key: Area: 2-2-31:10 4.466 Ac 2-2-31:11 5.142 Ac 2-2-31:12 6.163 Ac 2-2-31:14 1.000 Ac 2-2-33:04 5.293 Ac Portion of the Former Keauhou Gardens Parcel Tax Map Key: Pitt Code: Area: 7-8-10:35 Pitt 2 17.140 Ac Pitt 7 6.920 Ac pitt 8 8.596 Ac I I i I i i I I I I I I I I I I i I i I I , I I , I I I I I : I i I I I i I The County of Hawaii proposes to acquire one or more parcels for the expansion of the Hoolulu Park Complex (Hilo Bay Park and Recreation Complex). The above-mentioned parcels are in close proximity to the regional complex and the proposed acquisition will increase the recreational opportunities for our residents. The proposed acquisition and park development are part of the Administration's long-term vision for the entire bayfront area and Waiakea Peninsula. The County of Hawaii proposes to acquire 2.00 acres, more or less, of the former Keauhou Gardens parcel as an addition to the Kahaluu Beach Park. The proposed addition, which is paved, will be used as additional parking for ~he park. , I I I I i I I .I I i I ---_____.._.T_____>~_,__.___ . . . .' . . Currently, beach park users have resorted to on-street parking once 'the existing parking ,area is full. Safety is a concern since Alii Drive is a narrow, heavily utilized thoroughfare. The area proposed for acquisition is t,he northern, (Kailua) Alii Drive side of the Gardens. 'This area is zoned V-4 by the Zoning Ordinance and classified as pitt 7 by the Real Property Tax Office. As part of the negotiations, there should be a discussion on 'the transfer'of theV-4 density of the portion being acquired to other portions of th~ privately owned lands. This transfe,r of density ~ill effectively render the p~oposed acquisition , area, as open space. Public parks are permitted uses on open zoned ,property. Honolii Beach Park Tax Map Key: 2~6-26:01 Area: 2.77 Ac The County of Hawaii proposes to acquire that certain parcel of land currently leased from ,the private landowners for the Honolii Beach Park. 'The Admin,istration would like to do certain improvements to the park, such as additional parking, etc. However, the Administration does not feel that the expenditure of CIP funds on leased lands is a 'prudent investment of the County's limited resources. The topography, soil condition, etc., of the parcel severely limits the usage. The Administration believes that the site should be valued as a single houselot parcel. Parcel Adiacent to the Ahalanui Park Tax Map Key: 1-4-02:26 Area: 6.64 Ac The County of Hawaii proposes to acquire the 6.64 acre parcel as an addition to the AhalanuiPark.Located on the private property is a large pond or a series of ponds. The pond water from the subject parcel appears tO,flow .into the pond located within the current park. The acquisition will allow the'County .to clean the 6.64 Acsite, remove overhanging vegetation, provide necessary maintenance, etc., to reduce .the animal and' rodent popUlation, hopefully, reducing the coliform count in the current County pond. t ',. r i I i i I I ! ---- --"~ ~--------~-- , . . . . --------,- Any development on the conservation-zoned private parcel would require a number of permit approvals. These approvals include, but are not limited to, a CDUpermit, an SMA permit, the preparation of an EA orEIS, a shoreline certification, Section 6-E approval, and a Corps permit, together with the necessary DoH permits to work in the ponds/wetlands. other Lands as They May Become Available or May Be Necessary Such other parcel or parcels which shall be for public purposes that may become available or that may be necessary. -3- I I ! I I I I I I ! I I i I I I I I I I ! . . '. 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WHEREAS, the Administration proposes to dispose of the former Hamakua Sugar Company, Inc. lands now under County ownership by a land exchange, on a value for value basis, for private property which are required for certain County projects; and WHEREAS, the acquisition of the private lands will allow the County of Hawaii to address the need for the improvement and expansion of various County facilities around the island; and WHEREAS, placing the former Hamakua Sugar Company, Inc. lands now under County ownership into private ownership will return said lands to the tax rolls and make said lands available for further agricultural development NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE COUNTY OF HAWAII, through its authority under Section 2-111, Hawaii County Code, that it approves of and directs the Finance director or his authorized representative to proceed with the plan of disposition by land exchange, on a value for value basis, of so much as may be necessary of the I I I I I ! i i I I I I I I I I I former Hamakua Sugar Company, Inc. lands now under County ownership which are delineated on the list labeled Exhibit "A" for so much as may be necessary of those certain properties under private ownership which are delineated on the list labeled Exhibit "B" or for other lands as they may become available. i, I. .. J ! I I I I ! , i I I --'--._--'~.._._-~~--_._---- "--~---,....._._.- " . . , , , , , " . < .. . BE IT FINALL YRESOL VED ,that a copy of this resolution be transmitted to the Honorable Stephen K. Yamashiro, Mayor. I ! i I I I i I I I I I ~DBY' ~\/\ COUNCIL MEMBER, C UNTY OF HAWAII COUNTY COUNCIL County of Hawaii Hilo, Hawaii ROLL CALL VOTE I I I j i I I I I I I I hereby certify that the foregoing RESOLUTION was by the vote indicated to the right hereof adopted by the COUNqL of the County of Hawaii on , " AYES NOES ABS EX ARAKAKI ; CHUNG , LEITHEAD-TODD RAY REYNOLDS SANTANGELO , SMITH TYLER YAGONG ATTEST: Reference C-604.08/FC COUNTY CLERK CHAIRMAN & PRESIDING OFFICER RESOLUTION NO. 267 98 .. Tax Map Kev: 4-2-05:001 4-3-07:001 --~._.~ ~-- --_. . ---------.-- -~._-._~--------- -~~~----- r. . EXHIBIT "A" Descri~tion: Acreage: Koho1a1e1e, Hamakua, Hawaii 1040.000 Paaui10 to Manienie, Hamakua, Hawaii 57.000 4-3-07:004(Por) Paauilo to Manienie, Hamakua, Hawaii 4-3-09:002 4-3-09:019 4-3-09:024 4-3-11: 001 4-3-11 :002 4-3-12:006 4-7-05:001 4-7-05:002 . 4-7-05:003 4-7-06:001 4-7-06:005 4-7-06:006 4-7-06:07 4-7-06:010 4-7-06:018 4-7-06:020 4-8-03:005 148.090 paauilo Homesteads, 1st Series, Hamakua, Hawaii 51.100 Paauilo Homesteads, 1st Series, Hamakua, Hawaii 110.900 i I I i I I I I I I I Paauilo Homesteads, 1st Series, Hamakua, Hawaii 169.500 Pohakea & Pore 2nd Series Paauilo Homesteads, Hamakua, Hawaii 56.730 Pohakea & Pore 2nd Series Paauilo Homesteads, Hamakua, Hawaii 306.275 Pore Paaui10 (3d Series) Homesteads, Hamakua, Hawaii Pore of Kapu1ena to Hanapai, Hamakua, Hawaii Pore of Kapulena to Hanapai, Hamakua, Hawaii Pore of Kapulena to Hanapai, Hamakua, Hawaii Pore of Hamakua Forest Reserve, Hamakua, Hawaii Pore of Hamakua Forest Reserve, Hamakua, Hawaii Pore of Hamakua Forest Reserve, Hamakua, Hawaii Pore of Hamakua Forest Reserve, Hamakua, Hawaii Pore of Hamakua Forest Reserve, Hamakua, Hawaii Pore of Hamakua Forest Reserve, Hamakua, Hawaii Pore of Kaauhuhu, Hamakua, Hawaii Pore of Hamakua Forest Reserve, Hamakua, Hawaii TOTAL ---_._----_._._..._--_.._---,-,----"~--,_.._.- _.,._...__._~-'---~.~-~-_._._._~-_._---------- ~---~-_.-._-~~--~--~.- . . EXHIBIT"B" The County of Hawaii proposes to exchange various parcels of land on the island of. Hawaii with private landowners, on a value for value basis. The County-owned lands under consideration are in the district of Hamakua and were acquired by Commissioner's Quitclaim Deed as a settlement among Western Farm Credit Bank, the County of Hawaii and Hamakua Sugar Company, Inc., through its trustee. A list of privately owned parcels, the justification for their acquisition, and other pertinent information is as follows: Parcels Near the Hoolulu Park ComDlex Tax Map Key: Area: 2-2-31:10. 4.466 Ac 2-2-31:11 5.142 Ac 2-2-31:12 6.163 Ac 2-2-31:14 1.000 Ac 2-2-33:04 5.293 Ac ! I I I I I I I i I ; I i I , i The County of Hawaii proposes to acquire one or more parcels for the expansion of the Hoolulu Park Complex (Hilo Bay Park and Recreation Complex). The above-mentioned parcels are in close proximity to the regional complex and the proposed acquisition will increase the recreational opportunities for our residents. The proposed acquisition and park development are part of the Administration's long-term vision for the entire bayfront area and Waiakea Peninsula. Portion of the Former Keauhou Gardens Parcel Tax Map Key: Pitt Code: Area: 7-8-10:35 Pitt 2 17.140 Ac Pitt 7 6.920 Ac Pitt 8 8.596 Ac I I I i I I I I I I i I I I I I The County of Hawaii proposes to acquire 2.00 acres, more or less, of the former Keauhou Gardens parcel as an addition to the Kahaluu Beach Park. The proposed addition, which is paved, will be used as additional parking for the park. - n_. .__.._,._._..__~_~ ~ __ _ _ -.-. ------- ._------._-------~---- - ------- -- ----------~- . . . . . . Currently, beach park users have resorted to on-street parking once the existing parking area is full. Safety is a concern since Alii Drive is a narrow, heavily utilized thoroughfare. The area proposed for acquisition is the northern, (Kailua) Alii Drive side of the Gardens. This area is zoned V-4 by the Zoning Ordinance and classified as Pitt 7 by the Real Property Tax Office. ' As part of the negotiations, there should be a discussion on the transfer of the V-4 density of the portion being acquired to other portions of the privately owned lands. This transfer of density will effectively render the proposed acquisition 'area as open space. Public parks are permitted uses on open zoned property. Honolii Beach Park Tax Map Key: Area: 2-6-26:01 2.77 Ac The County of Hawaii proposes to acquire that certain parcel of land currently leased from ,the private landowners for the Honolii Beach Park. The Administration would like to do certain improvements to the park, such as additional parking,- etc. However, the Administration does not feel that the expenditure of CIP funds on leased lands is a prudent investment of the County's limited resources. The topography, soil condition, etc., of the parcel severely limits the usage. The Administration believes that the site should be valued as a single houselot parcel. Parcel Adiacent to the Ahalanui Park Tax Map Key: Area: I I I I i I I ! i I i I 1 i I ! i i I I I 1-4-02:26 6.64 Ac The County of Hawaii proposes to acquire the 6.64 acre parcel as an addition to the Ahalanui Park. Located on the private property is a ~arge pond or a series of ponds. The pond water from the subject parcel appears to flow into the pond located within the current park. The acquisition will allow the County to clean the 6.64 Ac site, remove overhanging vegetation, provide necessary maintenance, etc., to reduce the animal and rodent population, hopefully, reducing the, coliform count in the current County pond. -2- ---,...,,-.-._-~..._-----~".__..- n____"__"^.____.____ ---------~-------.~- -.------- . . . . . . Any development on the conservation-zoned private parcel would require a number of permit approvals. These approvals include, but are not limited to, a CDUpermit, an SMA permit, the preparation of an EA.orEIS, a shoreline certification, Section 6-E approval, and a Corps permit, together with the necessary DoH permits to work in the ponds/wetlands. Other Lands as They May Become Available or May Be Necessary Such other parcel or parcels which shall be for public purposes that may become available or that may be necessary. I i I I I I I i I I I -3-