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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOM 0541.008 2014-2016C-541 PI FG COUNTY CLERK COUNTY OF HAWAII RECEIVED Time 4' l5 PM By Testimony Submitted with Respect to pate 1111711:2 Resolution 327-15 Authorizing negotiations for the Hapu'u to Kapanaia Cultural Corridor November 17, 2015 My name is Beth Thoma Robinson. I have been a resident of North Kohala since 2005. 1 am testifying in support of Resolution 327-15 authorizing negotiations for the acquisition of the seven TMKs constituting the Hapu'u to Kapana'ia Cultural Corridor. As a member of the Kohala community, I volunteered for the process leading to the adoption of our Community Development Plan, in which the number one priority for coastal access was identified to be Kapanai'a to 'Ainakea. The oceanfront parcels covered by this Resolution are part of that coastline, an area significant with history and irreplaceable cultural resources, environmental sensitivity, and community use for recreation. The purchase is of even more importance given the unique opportunity to preserve an entire stretch of coastline, from Kauhola Point through Kapana'ia. I am also a licensed real estate broker, serving as Broker -in -Charge, Big Island for Hawaii Life Real Estate Brokers. I am currently the listing agent for two of the parcels subject to this Resolution, TMK 3-5-2-7-4 and TMK 3-5-2-7-27. I am intimately familiar with this land. It is clear to me that this is land worthy of preservation, and dear to the Kohala community. The Trustee who employed me for the sale of these parcels commissioned an appraisal in 2014. The most extraordinary thing to me in this appraiser's report was the following sentence: "...the subject is of such priceless historical and cultural significance (as recognized by the Kohala community, official County and other community agencies and the owners of the subject property themselves) that the most financially feasible use of the subject property would be to preserve the subject lands in perpetuity for the use, enjoyment, education and benefit of the Island community and future generations." Thank you for your consideration. Many Kohala groups and individuals are prepared work with the County to insure the success of the purchase and stewardship of these lands. comal; No. Ref. To - Q. -f. Dare 1 fi 20.