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Home My WebLink AboutPL-REZ-2022-000033 C. TANGUAY CORRECTED TESTIMONY 12.13.2022From: Cheryl Tanauav To: LPCtestimony Subject: PL-REZ-2022-033 Written Testimony in Opposition to Royal Vistas Housing Project Date: Tuesday, December 13, 2022 9:41:26 PM Attachments: Harry Kim 191223.odf Chance of Zone Ordinance - chervl.tanauav c:amail.com - Gmail.Ddf Gmail - Message from the Planning Director Cancellation of Upcoming Action Committee Meetinos.odf Gmail - Pulama Ia KONA Historical Preservation Council Obiects to the Application No. PL-REZ-2022-000033.odf Tom K Stone Holua of Holualoa.pdf Corrected Version, with labeled exhibits Forwarded message From: Cheryl Tanguay <cheryl-tanguay@gmai1.com> Date: Tue, Dec l3, 2022 at 9:26 AM Subject: l request to speak in opposition to Royal Vistas Housing Project To: <I.PCtestimony(cS'.hawaiicounty.gov> Reject the ROYAL VISTAS HOUSING PROJECT application. "Kona Three LLC" wants to extend their application for final approval to build 450 units over a decade, of "market rate" For Sale multi -unit 2 and 3 story townhouses and units that will be purchased for use as short and long-term rentals on 2 parcels TMK 7-6-021 016 and TMK 7-6-021 017, formerly zoned Ag. In the process, all traces of Pre -Contact life (late 1400s) through important remnants of early industry on this historic apuahua'a with its folklore connections to both King Kamehameha and Queen Lili'uokalani will disappear forever. Reasons to oppose this zoning change and this development include: the Kona Community Development Plan, under which this Project was proposed in 1984, had been undergoing extensive review, soliciting community input, (as Harry Kim noted in his response to the Kona Three LLC En svironmental Assessment in 2021.) until September 2022 when Planning Director Zendo Kern suspended the Action Committee meetings. Our next meeting has now been scheduled for Monday, December 19th [EXHIBIT A] Royal Vistas does not have the support of the Pulama la Kona Historical Preservation Council. Please see the attached letter [EXHIBIT B] from Antu Harvey, representing the Historical Preservation Council, which contains the 1953 report by Henry KeKahuna stating the existence of an ancient mauka-makai trail near the Holualoa Drainway and his knowledge of remnants of a holua run down along 10 Place and through the parcels we are trying to save. In early 2019, 1 observed and photographed the parallel rock walls [EXHIBITS C,D, E and F] (typical of a holua on the Big Island) on TMK 7-6-021 016 and TMK 7-6-021 017, Having visited the Holualoa Inn property and witnessing the Holua remnants there, I was in awe that sections of the Great Slide were present and readily seen on the parcels slated for development by Kona Three LLC. Having captured several photos, I, along with other Kona Vistas homeowners, began researching the potential for and significance of these particular holua. Tom Pahaku Stone, who was raised on the Inn's property, will expand upon the significance of the rock walls on the Kona Vistas III property as the developer'sTMKs align with the TMK for the Holualoa Inn. [EXHIBIT G] We will also be hearing testimony on Thursday from Lamaku Mikahala Roy, Na Mamaka o Ka Lama of the Ahu'ena Heiau attesting to these 67 acres being the Repository of Especially Sacred Lands, protected by Akua along with ALL of the lands from Kaloko through Honaunau, with a moratorium on development for these lands. Certainly, with the Community developing an understanding of the irreplaceable antiquities that are being lost by reckless development, the expectation is reasonable that these 2 parcels, TMK 7-6-021 016 and TMK 7-6-021 017, which have much cultural significance as well as a number of archaeological artifacts that have yet to be studied fully and must be preserved. Regardless, NO FINAL DECISION is appropriately made BEFORE the report of the Action Committee of the Kona Community Development Plan for the General Plan Land Use Guide has been completed, as was also the position given to Kona Three LLC in 2021 by then-mayor Harry Kim. Please see the letter, Mayor Harry Kim's "Comments For Early Consultation for Environmental Assessment for Proposed Royal Vistas Housing Project for the TMKs in question",[EXHIBIT H] attached ,noting the paragraph numbered "2". Will a sewage hook-up to serve 450 2 and 3 story, 3-4 bedroom units overwhelm the capacity of the Kealakehe Septic System? What will 3 to 4 bedrooms x 250 (here I've used just a fraction of the 450 units) of children added to our schools? We know that Rainwater and Landscaping runoff will be an issue after the repeated flooding of Kuakini below these TMKs. Last week's washout was only Holualoa Rainfall: Kona Vistas saw no rain that day-yet the 2 streams on these 2 parcels became rushing white-water. The developer, Kona Three LLC, changed the contour of a portion of one of the stream in 2019, as shown by the plywood forms in EXHIBIT I We note that in recent history, we've already had multiple months of water supply restrictions. The developer states that as he has pre-paid for 450 water supply hook-ups, he will build 450 units. With Kona consistently at some level of Drought, will we further increase the incidence of grass fires or create the possibility for house fires in this closely spaced "Housing- Project" as Kona Three LLC has chosen to characterize it? Is a housing project like this in keeping with the Kona where we choose to live? Is it really what Kona needs? Yet, our biggest concern with the creation of this development "Royal Vistas Housing Project " must be with the inadequate highway infrastructure. Will the County of Hawaii insist that the developer complete all his required ingress/egress to Queen K before the construction machinery tears-up Kekuanaoa Place? Will the County of Hawaii hold a substantial builder's bond until the project has met the County's requirements? Undoubtedly, as the intersection at Lako and Kuakini has already received poor grades for its lack of capacity, an additional 900 vehicles (x 2 passages each) through the intersection daily will be frightening. We're definitely not creating the type of communities envisioned in the KCDP of 1984 where a community would live, shop, and work all within a walkable radius. [Miki Letter EXHIBIT J] A new vision, more in keeping with the desired environment of Kona's present residents, would keep Kona rural. From my long perspective of first visiting Kona in 1981 just as Kanaloa was finishing its first buildings, I long for the close, less-stressed community that existed then. And, while there is no going back to the days without Queen K, Costco, Lowes, Walmart, Home Depot, Safeway and other shopping choices, we must remember and respect the a'ina. I hope we choose to never become Maui or Oahu, but remain cognizant that the path that welcomes dense neighborhoods will quickly destroy all of Hawaii's cultural inheritance. Having been a licensed Real Estate Broker in MA and NH, I understand the diminishment in property values that the noise, air pollution, population density, and the awful impact on our Kona Vistas roadways that the construction vehicles will make upon our road surfaces as well as the huge traffic snags that will shortly exist down Lako and through the intersection with Kuakina Highwayjust after Kuakini merges with Queen K. I feel the Royal Vistas Housing Project's name alone will have a negative impact on Kona Vistas resale values. As a result, the tax base will be impacted, perhaps more negatively than any property taxes assessed on Royal Vistas, especially when weighed against the infrastructure upgrades, additional school building and staffing increases, sewage treatment plant expansions and more than is lost in natural habitat and culturally significant icons and artifacts. Additional Considerations: The impact of Multi-Year Construction on Quiet Neighborhoods will be daily and dangerous • • Impact of Multi-Year Construction on Remote Working • • Impact on our already at or above-capacity schools as these are 3 and 4 bedroom units. • • Proposed Housing is Inappropriate for Local Needs • Current "Market Price" is beyond the reach of the "target market" • "Short-term Vacation Rentals are forbidden by CC&Rs in the connected neighborhood • Proposed Housing style not in keeping with abuting Community •Further Information: • Original developer had procured extensions through 2011. Kona Three LLC became the next owner in 2015, submitting incomplete environmental assessments in its attempts to secure approvals. It has exceeded time extensions multiple times while still not fully addressing the required 4 lane access and egress through Lako/Kuakini/Queen K installation, among other issues. • The Kona Community Development Plan, under which this Project was proposed in 1984, was undergoing extensive review, as Harry Kim noted in his 2021 response to the Kona Three LLC Environmental Assessment. Conflict of Interest Current Planning Director Kern was previously the spokesperson/consultant for the then named "Kona Village", presenting the Kona Three LLCs plan for the development to an assembly of Kona Vistas homeowners. The "Kona Village" Environmental Assessment for "Kona Village", submitted in 2018, was produced by Zendo Kern. It's only appropriate that Mr Kern should recuse himself from all discussions and decisions regarding the development because of his obvious relationship with Kona Three LLC. Mr Kern's consulting firm is now directed by a family member. Archaeological and Cultural Importance • Multiple and significant archaeological sites and burials are located on the parcel. • Archeological sites are spread across multiple adjacent parcels. Developments such as this obliterate archaeological and cultural heritage one project at a time. • Plan will destroy stone walls that appear to be a continuation of the Holualoa Slide descending from the Holualoa Inn property. Oral history confirms this. Preservation Council Support* The Palama la Kona Heritage Preservation Council supports saving these parcels from development. Agricultural Zoning • Land has historical significance*, evidenced by its location in line with both the Holualoa heiau and the Kealakowa'a heiau in the Holualoa 1&2 ahupua'a. Historical research indicates the land between the two heiau was used in the transport of huge trees from Pihopono (the Holualoa Forest Preserve) by use of a holoa extending from heiau to heiau, hence the name Holua loa "The long slide" Water Supply • Neighbors already experience low water pressure even at lower elevations. • The developer insists that, having paid for 450 water meters, he will be constructing 450 units, despite our already challenged supply. Drought • Kona and all Hawaii faces current and predicted increasing drought conditions; climate change causes greater weather uncertainty, increasing drought risk. Sewage Hookup / Wastewater Treatment • The Developer had expressed his plan to connect to the Pualani Estates sewer system, however the Kealakehe sewage treatment plant is already OVER capacity if all current homes were hooked up, as required by law. The only reason there is capacity today is because all current homes are not yet connected. Rainwater / Landscaping Runoff/ Diverting Streams • Because of the siting of Royal Vistas on the leeward flank of Hualalai's "shield" configuration, well-defined drainage features are lacking, as noted under the FLOOD HAZARD section on p3-1 of the Grey Infrasructure Report in the Kona Community Development Plan. , will cause additional episodes of flooding and road wash-out as noted in the runoff and pollution, harming coral reefs and damaging the ocean. Horseshoe Bend and the Holualoa Stream on the parcels are listed in the second paragraph of 3.1 .1, (under the heading North Kona Flood Hazard Analysis,) as two of the seven intermittent drainage ways studied by the North Kona Flood Plain Management Study (1984) by the US Soil Conservation Service (presently Natural Resources Conservation Service. (The developer has already diverted a portion of these: see attached photo of "plywood".) The Study proposed these among the 6 non-structural and 4 structural alternatives for flood zone management: Non-Structural Measures: #2. Establish and maintain appropriate vegetative cover, #3 Enforce county grading ordinance to reduce erosion and sedimentation. #4, Enforce land use zoning to restrict future development within flood plain areas. #5 Initiate state/county tax incentives for keeping flood plain areas in recreational and/or open space use. Structural: #1 . Require all new developments to dispose of their runoff on site. #3. Improve road culverts and bridges to carry larger discharge and provide additional ones where needed. Noting all of the details in the Study, one must be concerned at the potential for property loss within the new development as a result of 1) removing huge amounts of vegetative cover plus 2) eliminating much of the recharge by adding foundations and paving driveways and roadways of a sufficient width to accomodate the inevitable roadside parking and traffic passage. Makai of the developed area is the Queen K/ Kuakini intersection which could be impacted as well. . Wild life • Area is home to, and hunting grounds for, the endangered Pueo, Ground- nesting Owls and Hoary Bats, as well as many other forms of valued permanent and migratory wildlife. • Birds and animals do not limit their territory to human map lines. Conservation must be considered on a regional, not individual parcel, basis. • Only "native" plants are considered important in the developer plans, but all flora in the area are essential to valued local birds and animals. Traffic Impact - Neighborhood • Kona Three LLC has used low traffic periods for the timing of each new traffic study. • There will be at minimum, an additional 900+ vehicles making a minimum of 2 trips per day from Royal Vistas that will add to the already congested intersection of Lako with Kuakina/Queen K multiple times daily following the months/years of construction machinery daily passing in front of houses on Keau Street, Leilani, Sunset and Lako Street, which surround the property will suffer huge increases in traffic flow. Despite what the consultant from Stantec suggested, the available public transportation with its route on AM is an unlikely and un-workable alternative to private vehicle use. • Destruction of walkability/safety of Kona Vistas streets. People of all ages currently walk, push strollers, run, exercise pets, play ball and socialize, as well as do those who park on Lako to utilize the Walua Trail on a daily basis. This lower section of Lako is also a school-bus stop.in addition to the other stops within the community. Traffic Impact - Community • Cumulative traffic impact of yet another subdivision in the local area is unbearable. Multiple high-end housing projects along Ali`i Drive are both proposed and in development, and a 150+ room boutique luxury hotel is proposed at Keauhou Bay. • Traffic study of Ali`i Drive was done during COVID-19 restrictions, when Ironman was canceled, schools were remote, and tourism was limited. The numbers are meaningless. Impact of Multi-Year Construction on Quiet Neighborhoods • Build-out of a new subdivision will be a multi-year undertaking, including ongoing transport and use of pile drivers, bulldozers, graders, and other heavy equipment. A 10 year plan would be tortuous. • Resultant noise pollution, dust, vibration, and consequent mental and emotional stress to the neighborhood residents, including kupuna and keiki, cannot be overstated. • Kona Vistas, Iolani, and Pualani Estates homes were not built to withstand years of adjacent construction, especially not the "shield"- transmitted vibrations of a decade-long process. Impact of Multi-Year Construction on Remote Working • Kona Vistas, Iolani, and Pualani Estates residents working from home will be significantly and adversely impacted in their provision of higher education, mental health, housing, sustainable energy, architecture design, fine arts, and other services to the community. Housing Inappropriate for Local Needs • While we do not agree that this property is appropriate for development, what is needed in Kona is low- and moderate-income housing for local families (teachers, for example). The price point of this project would exclude this demographic. Rental units are not appropriate for this established community. The proposed housing density is inappropriate for this island. Kona Three LLC has cited the Kona Community Development Plan (KDCP) for presumptive justification. The KCDP was a development-oriented aspirational County document created in 1984, which has been under extensive review because of Community concerns regarding its outdated "urban expansion" I'm one of numerous very concerned homeowners regarding the additional stress on Kuakini/Queen K traffic, challenged water supply, stormwater erosion and drainage, and already over-crowded schools that the very-flawed proposed Royal Vistas 450 unit development, now in final approval status, will have upon several of our completed residential communities. Envisioned as appropriate for the KCDP in 1984 when the entire area was raw hillside, Royal Vistas no longer solves more issues than it creates, and threatens to destroy a valuable historic area along with its irreplaceable archaeological artifacts. The traffic and run-off issues of themselves should be game-stopping considerations.) Respectfully submitted, Cheryl Tanguay, Kona Vistas Cheryl Tanguay cheryLtanguaya �mi ail.coin 76-4378 Leilani Street Kona Vistas Representing the interests of both my family and the Kona Vistas Community at large. Exhibit Order, as listed : Holua photos C. D, E. and F, Plywood form I, Mayor Kim's letter H, Message from the Planning Director A, Pulama Ia KONA B, Tom K Stone G .� Oar. �. ` • �J 1 a �. ter' � " - ,•�, •' ,v _ ,� •l. - ��. � ,•N � �i!`' •. fa' V.� _ �. 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Box 191 Hilo, HI 96721 Dear Ms. Lefeb%Te: SUBJECT: Comments for Early Consultation for Environmental Assessment for Proposed Rovat Vistas Housing Project Tax 1%1a Ke►-s: 3 7-6-021:D15 & 017, Holualoa V & 21111. N. Kona, Ha"ai'i This is in response to your letter dated November IS, 2019 requesting early consultation comments for an environmental assessment being prepared for a 430 multi-family residential unit development and related improvements on the above referenced property, including drainage and roadway irnproti-ements wif'nin County-owned parcels 18 and 19_ 1. The subject properties are zoned Multiple-Family Residential, with a minimum building site of 5.000 square feet per dwelling unit (RM-5), by the County of Hawai—i and designated as Urban by the State Land Use Commission. Refer to County of Ha%%mi`i Ordinance No. 02-131. kvNch amended pre,0ous ordinances to establish the zoning on the properties, and State Land Use Commission Docket No. A83-549. to determine the status of condition compliance for these land use ent16ements. 2- The General Plan Land Use Pastern Allocation Guide (LUPAG) map designation for the properties are Urban Expansion and Low Density Urban. Be aware that the County General Plan is undergoing a comprehensive review and these lands use - designations may change soon upon adoption of an amended General Plan. 3_ The properly is not located within the Special Management Area (S A) and is situated about 4,500 feet mauka ofthe shoreline_ :..-�r_�.r� •�-: Kamoi)rmotviTurt€9YG1UApwAum�yPravikr and ENVIW. ;r�rL�ineulhna,L.�LL:.a• -L- klichele Lefebvre. PhD Stantec Consulting Services Inc. Page ') December 23, 2019 4. The property is is an area affected by the Kona Community Development Plan, "•hick %vas adopted by the Hawaii County Council b%- Ordinance No. 08-t31 and amended in 2019 by ordinance No. 19-91. Please indicate hum• the proposed projW meets the goals.objectives,policies.and actions of the CDP. 3. The EA should describe the specific drainage and madway improvements proposed with-in the County property and awd sis of impacts and alternatives considered- 6- We strongly recotnntend you revieik the Planning Department filet related to these propertics because they contain informatlan related to land use permitting history, cultural and historic resources. flooding, traffic, and public sentiment regarding the proposed project,The files can be viewed in the Hilo or Kona office. Please schedule an appointment so that we Can ensure all the files are available for Viewing. 7. Please include in the EA consultation process. surrounding property owners and community associations, including but not Iimited to, Kona Vistas Subdivision. Puaiant Estates Subdivision. Kuakini Makai Subdivision. and property o►vners directly east of the subject properties_ We look fonvard to reviewing the draft EA when it i5 available. If you have arty questions. please feet free to comaet htaija Jackson at 961-8159. Sincerely. MICHAEL YEE Planning director %-M anads P ap%in614 MCI-*2DI9"-al Vgvas L!cr:bir-PixEApei4l�CnFlsuh•RV.aI1l�e�,.k. cc kk;'copy oflett,er: Ronald KAL Deputy Corporation Counsel 12/12/22,6:55 PM Change of Zone Ordinance-cheryl.tanguay@gmail.com-Gmail C'mail label:kona-kona-vistas ORecipients _.... ---- ------ ,..... . 1.._-._.....--_... Date: Mon, Aug 8, 2022 at 8.47 PM Subject: Change of Zone Ordinance To: <planning@hawaiicounty.gov> TO: Planning Department Hawaii County SUBJECT: Application No. PL-REZ-2022-000033 Change of Zone Ordinance No. 02-131 regarding Tax Map Keys: (3) 7-6-021.016 and 017: N. Kona. Hawaii for Royal Vistas Dear Planning Department, In December 2018 Kona Vista owners were invited to attend a presentation concerning the Kona Vi; community. When questioned about traffic, safety concerns, road access, etc., we were assured by N researching the 1980's Environmental Impact Statement(which was outdated by 30 years then) befr Since then traffic along Queen Ka'ahumanu highway has increased, the greedy developers plan to sl rocky ravine unsuitable for large multi-dwelling apartments. We request Planning Commission mere We question whether Planning Director Zendo Kern, who slickly tried convincing Kona Vista owner We aren't against single family homes with safe entrance and exit roads on this property. My family reflects pure greed and exploitation by outsiders. Please, Do the Right Thing. Restore Pono to our Aina. Sincerely, John Miki & Bonnie Hildebrandt-Miki j miki@hawaii.rr.com 76-4344 Kinau Street Sans Serif Send https://mail.google.com/mail/u/O/#label/KONA%2FKONA+VISTAS/FMfcgzGgPph PnPdTtcLMgmhSPhPfzKTp 1/1 12/12/22, 11:13 PM Gmail-Message from the Planning Director:Cancellation of Upcoming Action Committee Meetings mail Cheryl Tanguay <cheryl.tanguay@gmail.com> Message from the Planning Director: Cancellation of Upcoming Action Committee Meetings 3 messages CDP Team <cdp@hawaiicounty.gov> Mon, Aug 22, 2022 at 10.31 PM Reply-To: elyse.stevens@hawaiicounty.gov To: cheryl.tanguay@gmail.com Message from the Planning Director: Cancellation of Upcoming Action Committee Meetings Date: 08/22/2022 2.49 PM North Kahala South Kahala XSm5kua Kona Puna K a'u Aloha, Due to recent staffing changes in the Long-Range Division within the Planning Department, it has become necessary to adjust staff time and resources. This means staff will unfortunately not have the capacity to organize or facilitate AC meetings for the foreseeable future. Please know that this does not prevent your continued participation and involvement in community- driven efforts to implement CDPs. In the time being, we aim to empower your active involvement in community groups and Permitted Interaction Groups (investigatory subcommittees)to continue working and moving forward. We will also continue to aid and promote efforts of AC members to organize independent, official meetings. The CDP Team is continuing to support the implementation of CDPs and to serve as your resource for news and updates regarding our community planning efforts. In the absence of County led AC meetings, the CDP Team will engage in a forward-looking approach to help shape the future of this program. This will include a concerted effort to connect with you and the broader community to gather feedback, along with consultation with Corporation Counsel to assess the benefits and limitations relative to Action Committee engagement. This effort will focus on the applicability of Sunshine Law and County mandates that place constraints on AC community-based stewardship of CDPs, and the ongoing challenge to develop a robust approach to Community Planning. In addition, the CDP team will continue to collaborate on other planning initiatives, including but not limited to the continued work of the General Plan Comprehensive Review. We appreciate your ongoing advocacy and diligence in implementing the Community Development Plans of our island. For the Planning Director's official memo, please click below. Please reach out to the CDP team at cdp@hawaiicounty.gov if you have any questions or would like additional information or guidance. https://mail.google.com/mail/u/0/?ik=a5l 8O6dd8e&view=pt&search=all&permthid=thread-f%3Al 741917397902272221&simpl=msg-f%3A1 741 91 7397... 1/2 12/12/22, 11:14 PM Gmail-Pulama la KONA Historical Preservation Council Objects to the Application No. PL-REZ-2022-000033 mail Cheryl Tanguay <cheryl.tanguay@gmail.com> Pulama la KONA Historical Preservation Council Objects to the Application No. PL-REZ-2022-000033 1 message Cheryl Tanguay <cheryl.tanguay@gmail.com> Tue, Aug 9, 2022 at 2.13 AM To: planning@hawaiicounty.gov Bcc: "D. Blancett-maddoc" <dbmkona@aol.com> Aloha, Planning Department, The Application No. PL-REZ-2022-000033 Change of Zone Ordinance No. 02-131 regarding Tax Map Keys: (3) 7-6-021 :016 and 017: N. Kona. Hawaii for Royal Vistas, does not have the support of the Pulama la Kona Historical Preservation Council. Please see the attached letter from Antu Harvey representing the Historical Preservation Council which contains the 1953 report by Henry KeKahuna stating the existence of an ancient mauka-makai trail near the Holualoa Drainway and his knowledge of remnants of a holua run down along 10 Place and through the parcel we are trying to save. As the Kona Community Development Plan is undergoing a comprehensive review and are seeking this type of input as well, I will be forwarding this to them shortly. Certainly, with the Community developing an understanding of the irreplaceable antiquities that are being lost by reckless development, the expectation is reasonable that treasures on the TMKs referenced here need to be preserved and NO FINAL DECISION is appropriately made BEFORE the review of the Kona Community Development Plan for the General Plan Land Use Guide has been completed, as was also the position given to Kona Three LLC in 2019 by then-mayor Harry Kim. I have also attached Harry Kim's "Comments For Early Consultation for Environmental Assessment for Proposed Royal Vistas Housing Project for the TMKs in question" for your easy access and draw your attention to the paragraph numbered "2". https://mail.google.com/mail/u/0/?ik=a5l 8O6dd8e&view=pt&search=all&permthid=thread-a%3Ar5575816669964059994&simpl=msg-a%3Ar7l 365422... 1/2 12/12/22, 11:14 PM Gmail-Pulama la KONA Historical Preservation Council Objects to the Application No. PL-REZ-2022-000033 Respectfully submitted, Cheryl Tanguay cheryl.tanguay@gmail.com Kona Vistas 2 attachments KV Royal Vistas Objection220809.pdf 353K Harry Kim 191223.pdf 297K https://mail.google.com/mail/u/0/?ik=a5l 8O6dd8e&view=pt&search=all&permthid=thread-a%3Ar5575816669964059994&simpl=msg-a%3Ar7l 365422... 2/2 12/13/22,3:42 AM Gmail-Fwd: Holua of Holualoa mail Cheryl Tanguay <cheryl.tanguay@gmail.com> Fwd: Holua of Holualoa 2 messages john bennett <jwb1266@gmail.com> Mon, Jul 1, 2019 at 11:50 PM To: markp50 <markp50@att.net>, Cheryl Tanguay <cheryl.tang uay@gmail.com>, "D. Blancett-maddoc" <dbmkona@aol.com> A little piece of history if nothing else. ---------- Forwarded message --------- From: Tom Pohaku Stone <pohaku@hawaiibc.com> Date: Mon, Jul 1, 2019, 9:34 AM Subject: Re: Holua of Holualoa To: john bennett <jwb1266@gmail.com> No'u ka hau'oli! Pleasure is mine to share. On Mon, Jul 1, 2019 at 9:29 AM john bennett <jwb1266@gmail.com> wrote: Truly remarkable! The insight you have given me is beyond expectations. It is such a fascinating part of the Hawaiian culture . I have some work cut out for me to keep learning more! No matter what becomes of my effort, I am happy to pass on what I am learning. Thank you TOM! On Mon, Jul 1, 2019, 8:55 AM Tom Pohaku Stone <pohaku@hawaiibc.com> wrote: To answer the question regarding the walls -YES. Not all holua slides had walls but nearly all those on Hawaii Island do. The purpose was to hold the rock in the slide in some sections and in areas that needed to be raised. When you mention moving of logs from mauka-makai that is an important point because the koa forest line was at a lower elevation when we were gathering the great trees for our wa`a, papahe`enalu, etc. This was the main purpose of the slides thousands of years ago, which overtime changed to reflect an association to the gods of the wao kele (upland forest) and the spirituality we connected with then and now. The physical cultural landscape found of the holua slides is the telling of the story what made these specific areas important to our cultural practices especially since this massive complex is connected to Pa`ao, his lineage, and the great Ali`i Nui of this mokupuni (island). There were several significant complexes along this coastline but none as grandeur. Kaneaka in Keauhou/Kahalu`u is another. Waha`ula, Mo`okini, and Kahikinui (Maui) were the earlier complexes established for migration purposes and the change in religion. The Holualoa complex solidifies the complete adaptation to the established religion of Pa`ao. On Mon, Jul 1, 2019 at 8:15 AM john bennett <jwb1266@gmail.com> wrote: Tom, Thank you for taking the time to educate me. It is greatly appreciated. The history of Holualoa is truly remarkable, and I know I have only scratched the surface. One question I have, the intact portion of the holua at the Holualoa inn has a rock wall on both sides. Would these walls have been built at the same time? Perhaps to keep the logs https://mail.google.com/mail/u/0/?ik=a5l 806dd8e&view=pt&search=all&permthid=thread-f%3Al 637917078304009755&simpl=msg-f%3A1637917078... 1/4 12/13/22,3:42 AM Gmail-Fwd: Holua of Holualoa contained as they traveled down. I have found, in the proposed development area a section, of parallel rock walls. Do any of the other Holuas have walls? I again thank you for all your help. Very respectful and grateful, John Bennett On Mon, Jul 1, 2019, 6:35 AM Tom Pohaku Stone <pohaku@hawaiibc.com> wrote: Aloha John, I know I have not been in contact for some time but I have been going through all my records and info for this area. You are not going to find much in any library about that slide because I'm the person who did the study of that area. A lot of development has changed the cultural landscape in the area over the years ( past 200 yrs.) and with it my native cultural and architectural landscape so it's a puzzle. H61ua has been part of my 'ohana and it has been my academic focus archaeologically and culturally. I have spent years providing cultural education to our community regarding the significane of the remaining architectural landscape. The effort is to integrate the cultural landscape into the development process if it will save the physical cultural landscape. With that said, there is a direct correlation between the "H61ualoa slide, Keolonahihi, Keakealaniwahine, Kamalumalu, Kealakowa'a, and Kamoa (Lyman)". The development of Kona over the years has separated (destroyed) the physical connection of the slide to the greater complex that had existed. The coastal area of this complex has now been protected but not the mauka sections that are still undeveloped. It's at this point the emphasize should be on protecting what is left of this great complex. We do know that Kamehameha I was trained in this complex which included learning to h6lua slide and surf. I would advise you to look at the greater picture and focus on what is left of the entire complex and how this would benefit the cultural history of Kona. Sorry I'm not on island to assist, but at this point I believe the development will destroy more. I would make contact with Council rep Rebecca Shute-Villegas. If you need someone with Hawaiian cultural/traditional architectural/archaeological background let me know. I can assist but if you need someone to do in-depth research, prepare presentations, or provide community education we can discuss this. Henry Kekahuna provided the most detailed archaeological record of this area. Knowledge, interpretation, and understanding of these cultural sites and how it's all intertwined is significant if the community wants to stop this development. Me ka ha'aha'a Tom Pohaku Stone On Sun, Jun 30, 2019 at 1:38 PM john bennett <jwb1266@gmail.com> wrote: Tom, I have attached a satellite image of the area highlighted in yellow are the Holualoa Inn (where a portion of the Holua remains intact). The Kealakowaa Heiau and Lymans. Assuming if you connect the yellow dots we have a general idea of the "path of the canoe". I have not had any luck at the local Kona library finding any information regarding this Holua. The pink outlined area on the map is where a planned 60 condo 500 unit buildings are to be developed. Do you think or know if the Holua went through that area? Thanks again for you time, John Bennett On Mon, May 6, 2019, 8:56 AM john bennett <jwb1266@gmail.com> wrote: Tom, Thank you so much for getting back to me. I am trying to figure out the routing of the Holua and more of the cultural importance it has for the area. With paddling being the largest and most popular sport of the islands, it would only make sense to preserve https://mail.google.com/mail/u/0/?ik=a5l 806dd8e&view=pt&search=all&permthid=thread-f%3Al 637917078304009755&simpl=msg-f%3A1637917078... 2/4 12/13/22,3:42 AM Gmail-Fwd: Holua of Holualoa and educate the future generations of such monumental pieces of history. Any insight and references would be greatly appreciated. Thank you, John Bennett Kanalu (K38) is a 501 c 3 non profit organization dedicated to cultural & ocean education based on traditions of our kupuna. Kanalu (K38) is a 501 c 3 non profit organization dedicated to cultural & ocean education based on traditions of our kupuna. Kanalu (K38) & Hawaiian Boarding Co. (A 501 c 3 nonprofit organization dedicated to the cultural education & ocean safety/awareness of our community) Cheryl Tanguay <cheryl.tanguay@gmail.com> Tue, Jul 2, 2019 at 3.27 PM To: john bennett <jwb1266@gmail.com> Cc: markp50 <markp50@att.net>, "D. Blancett-maddoc" <dbmkona@aol.com> John, You've relayed the insights of a truly remarkable source regarding these parallel rock walls. Thank you! !! ! Again, at the very least, this man's input allows us to sow these as logical connections to or at least insinuations of the parcel's archaeological significance, in this instance dating back into King Kamehameha's likely usage of the Holualoa Slide. Additionally, because Tom Pohaku Stone has noted that, in general, these upland connectors to the makai cultural site preservations have been destroyed. This one remaining upland swath, especially with the waterways and heiau within relative proximity and its probable connections to the cultural/archaeological history of not only Kona but of Hawaii itself MUST be preserved so that the whole of the story can be memorialized. There might also be native flora that we should identify and preserve: it's possible that the University of Hawaii might be interested in helping with that. I (and, I'm guessing, many others) would love to further connect with living-resources such as Tom, in order to create a site-based walking/hiking tour that could be run as a non-profit, perhaps under the auspices of the Kona Historical Society (Executive Director was Joy Holland in 2017.) Other than the initial research and development of sites (beating the least intrusive pathway) and instructional materials such as a geo- tour (by paid phone app), a location designated and prepared for visitor parking (perhaps the church parking lot could be used?) I see the site as needing minimal maintenance, save walk-throughs to keep the area "original". The Hawaii Visitors and Convention Bureau may have some one particularly focused on a new adventure on the Big Island, too. I seem to recall seeing articles in WHT about organizations seeking to invest in tourism ideas post erupting-volcano to supplant that in attracting visitors to the Big Island. https://mail.google.com/mail/u/0/?ik=a5l 806dd8e&view=pt&search=all&permthid=thread-f%3Al 637917078304009755&simpl=msg-f%3A1637917078... 3/4 12/13/22,3:42 AM Gmail-Fwd: Holua of Holualoa But, I rattle on..... [Quoted text hidden] Cheryl Tanguay cheryl.tanguay@gmail.com https://mail.google.com/mail/u/0/?ik=a5l 8O6dd8e&view=pt&search=all&permthid=thread-f%3Al 637917078304009755&simpl=msg-f%3A1637917078... 4/4