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COUNTY OF
OF HAWAII
RESOLUTION NO.,,:lil 2)98 "
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, RESOLUTION RELATING TO THE KONA COFFEE BELT IN THE COUNTY OF HAWAII
WHEREAS, the famed Kona Coffee Belt,astrlp of land in Kona along the Mamalahoa
Highway approximately two miles wide miming almost parallel to the coast between the 700 and
2000 foot elevations between and immediately adjacent to the PalaniandPuuhonuajunctions, is
known for its prime growing conditions and rich volcanic soils which produce one of the world's
most sought-after coffee; and
WHEREAS, the Koha coffee indllStry continues to have a positive and substantial effect
on the County's economy by providing coffee farmers, the Kona business community, and the
, surrounding communities with a long-term sustainable economic base; and'
WHEREAS, the Kona Coffee Belt lands, which are designated by the State as "Unique
'AgricultUral Lands" on it~AgriculturalLandsofImportanceto the State of Hawaii ,Map, have
also successfully cultivated macadamia nuts, exotic flowers, avocados, vegetables and fruits; and
WHEREAS, factors such as the cost of agricultural lands, soils and topography which
present certain limitations for mechanized farming, land oWnership characterized by a few large
landholders, and urbanization pressures, have made it difficult for the Kona community to
perpetuate the production of coffee within the Kona Coffee Belt lands, while trying to preserve
its culture, history and rural lifestyles; and
WHEREAS, the recommended land'use action of the General Plan of the Countyof
Hawaii states that "the County shall protectimpoi1ant agricultural lands within the Kona Coffee
Belt" and, through zoning, the County should be able to achieve the goal of the General Plan
which is to protect and maintain important agricultural lands within the County of Hawaii from
urban encroachment.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE COUNTY OF
HAWAII that the Planning Director is requested to incorporate theKona Coffee Belt lands as a
special agricultural district designation into the General Plan update.
BE IT FURTHER RESOL V~D thatthe qlerk of the County of Hawaii transmit copies of
this resolution to the Hawaii Congressional Delegation; the Governor of Hawaii; the State
, President of the Senate; the State Speaker of the House; Chairman of the Board of Agriculture;
Director of the State Department of Business, Economic Development and, Tourism; Chairman
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of the State Land UseCommissioIi;th~M:ayo'[' of "Hawali County; Hawaii County Planning
Director;- Director of Research and Development; and the Hawaii County Planning Commission.
DATED: Hilo, Hawaii, this
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COUNTY COUNCIL
County of Hawaii
Hilo, Hawaii
I hereby certify that theforegoing RESOLUTION: was by the
vote. indicated to the right hereofadopted by the COUNCIL of the
. County of Hawaii on -
ATTEST:
COUNTY CLERK
CHAIRMAN & PRESIDING OFFICER
RESOLUTION NO~