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Home My WebLink AboutComm. 25-013 Comm. 25-013 Revised 11/13/23 COUNTY OF HAWAI`I PUBLIC ACCESS, OPEN SPACE AND NATURAL RESOURCES PRESERVATION COMMISSION CRITERIA ASSESSMENT FORM Name of Site or Project: Chck ott wp Victy pub c uiwt� W M. p Ahu ua`a and Location Within: Cpuck ot pxp pictx pub xu:pxt° pxxp.: Land Area (acreage): Cpuck cE pxp pd�!x pub c, u:pxt p xp, Suggestion District: North Hilo ❑ North Kona ❑ North Kohala ❑ Puna ❑ Hamakua ❑ South Hilo ❑ South Kona ❑ South Kohala ❑ Ka`u ❑ wp� picty pub c�iwt°p�M. TMK No. s �"„pu�°p� cb„„: Landowners : Cpuck cE pxp hxEx pub u:p ° p xp. �bp° q Anticipated Use by Landowner known): �"_�u�°p� t ;� � pixtv pub xu:pxl° pxxp, Anticipated Use if Acquired: Chck ott wp pig tv w e u:pet, W M. Resource values of suggested site (for public acquisition) or project: ❑ Public outdoor recreation and ❑ Preservation of forests, beaches,coastal areas, education,including access to natural beauty, and agricultural lands beaches and mountains ❑ Preservation ofhistoric or culturally ❑ Protection of watershed lands to preserve water important land areas and sites quality and water supply ❑ Protection of natural resources,significant habitat or ecosystems,including buffer zones Significance of Property: Chck ott wp picty pub cuiwt°wx:p. Special Opportunity for Acquisition /Management, etc.: Chck ott wp picty pub cuiwt°wx:p. Pros and Cons of Acquisition of Property: Chck ott wp picty pub cuiwt°wx:p. away a Founty is an Equal Opportunityrova er anct Lipployer. Page 1 of 4 Revised 11/13/23 o Does Not Meet Any Requirement 2 Unclear Information CRITERION I SCORING 5 Partially Meets Basic Requirements 7 Meets All Basic Requirements 10 Exceeds All Basic Requirements Criterion 1: Assesses whether the land or property's resource values meet the purposes of Public Access, Open Space and Natural Resources Preservation Fund,pursuant to Chapter 2, Article 42 of the Hawaii County Code 1983 (2005 Edition, as amended). A. Public outdoor recreation and education,including access to beaches and mountains: • Provide a wide variety of recreational opportunities for the residents and visitors of the County. • Maintain the natural beauty of recreation areas. • Provide a diversity of environments for active and passive pursuits. B. Preservation of historic or culturally important land areas and sites: • Protect,restore, and enhance the sites,buildings,and objects of significant historical and cultural importance to Hawaii. • Appropriate access to significant historic sites,buildings, and objects of public interest could be made available. • Possesses unusual richness and diversity of culturally important archeological features. C. Protection of natural resources, significant habitat or ecosystems, including buffer ones: • Protect and conserve the natural resources from undue exploitation, encroachment and damage. • Protect and promote the prudent use of Hawaii's unique, fragile, and significant environmental and natural resources. • Protect rare or endangered species and habitats native to Hawaii. • Provides an ecological balance between the quality of life for residents and visitors and sustainability of natural resources. • Maintain and,if feasible, improve the existing environmental quality of the island. D. Protection of forests,beaches, coastal areas,natural beauty,and agricultural lands: • Protect,preserve, and enhance the quality of areas endowed with natural beauty, including the quality of coastal scenic resources. • Posesses unusual richness and diversity of biological features. • Protect scenic vistas and view planes from becoming obstructed. • Maximize opportunities for present and future generations to appreciate and enjoy natural and scenic beauty. • Identify,protect, and maintain important agricultural lands on the island of Hawaii. • Preserve the agricultural character of the island. E. Protection of watershed lands to preserve water quality and water supply: • Protect and effectively manage Hawai`i's watersheds, groundwater, riparian areas, springs, estuaries, and coastal environments. Total(50) Criteria 1 Hawai`i County is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer. Page 2 of 4 Revised 11/13/23 0 Does Not Meet Any Requirement 2 Unclear Information CRITERION 2 SCORING: 5 Partially Meets Basic Requirements 7 Meets All Basic Requirements 10 Exceeds All Basic Requirements Criterion 2: Assesses the level of community support and identified management/maintenance partners. A. Level of community support. • Public testimony oral or written from the community. • Letters of support from funding partners and/or non-profits. • Community volunteers are already providing assistance. B. Identified management/maintenance partners. • Community support for management or maintaining the property. • Non-profit organization (s)willing to steward the property. • Letters of support and/or identified partnerships with other government and non- government agencies. Total(20) Criteria 2 0 Does Not Meet Any Requirement 3 Unclear Information CRITERION 3 SCORING: 7 Partially Meets Basic Requirements 10 Meets All Basic Requirements 15 Exceeds All Basic Requirements Criterion 3: Assesses whether the property or property easements could be acquired using the Public Access, Open Space&Natural Resources Preservation Fund and/or other means and the reported urgency for acquisition. A. Acquisition is feasible through the Fund and/or other means. • Special opportunity for acquisition presently exists. • Application for partnering funding is being sought and/or pending. • Potential private or non-profit entities to leverage resources have been identified. B. Property or property easements are available for acquisition. • Evidence of"For Sale" listing or evidence of development plans. • Landowner willing to participate in process. • High level of urgency for acquisition. Total(30) Criteria 3 Hawai`i County is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer. Page 3 of 4 Revised 11/13/23 Notes: Chck or wj,) here w emer wm. Criteria 1 (50) Evaluated, reviewed, and scored by Commissioner: Criteria 2 (20Ill ) ......................... ...................... .................. Criteria 3 (30) Name of Commissioner ......................... ...................... .................. Total Score Date Reserved for Evaluation. Do Not Write in this area. Chck or mp here to enter text Hawaj'j County is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer. Page 4 of 4