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HomeMy WebLinkAboutComm 25-023 re Sugg. 25-03 Comm.25-023 From: Taube,Lynn To: Kekai.Malia Subject: Re: PONC Questions RE:Sugg 25-03 Kuakini Parking Lot Date: Monday,June 30,2025 4:41:01 PM Attachments: 2025.06.30 PONC Narrative and Answers to Ouestions.odf Kekahuna Man Historic Kailua Villaae.odf Malia, The first attachment is a historical summary of the property and the response to the questions. The second attachment is the historical map of the area. Please let me know if you have any questions, or need additional information. Lynn Taube (808) 937-0159 On Fri, Jun 27, 2025 at 3:08 PM Kekai, Malia<malia.kekainhawaiicoun ov>wrote: Mahalo Lynn, We look forward to your thoughtful response. Mahalo, Malia From: Taube, Lynn <Ivnnna kona-art.com> Sent: Friday,June 27, 2025 3:02 PM To: Kekai, Malia <malia.kekaina hawaiicountk. ov> Subject: Re: PONC Questions RE: Sugg 25-03 Kuakini Parking Lot Malia, We will be responding to your questions this weekend. I have been getting community input and also will attend the Open Space Network gathering tomorrow to be sure we give you a comprehensive reply. Comm.25-023 Lynn Taube (808) 937-0159 On Thu, Jun 12, 2025 at 4:57 PM Kekai, Malia<ma1ia.kekai4hawaiicouaZ gov>wrote: Aloha Lynn, Please answer the following questions from the Commission by or before July 1, 2025. What are DEM's intentions for the sewer line that is in disrepair? How critical is it to relocate? Is it still functioning? What area is it serving? Is it contaminating the ground water? There is a suggestion that the property be used to build a cultural education center but who is going to pay for that and who will manage it? Who is going to restore the spring and is there any idea of what that will cost. If the spring is restored and there is water on the site, will it be a flood problem. What use will the water be put to? Who are the community members who want to manage the site? Mahalo, Malia Malia Kekai Deputy Finance Director County of Hawaii `O ke kahua ma mua, ma hope ke kukulu "First set the foundation, then build." Comm.25-023 Puhi Spring Preservation Proposal Highlighting Cultural, Environmental and Community Driven Values Historic Kailua Village Historic Kailua-Kona is renowned for its cultural and royal heritage. Once the residence of Hawaiian royalty, including King Kamehameha I, it flourished as a hub of trade and politics. Kamehameha lived here and ruled his kingdom from here between 1812 and 1819. The kapu system was broken here when Liholiho ate with Kaahumanu in 1819. A year later in 1820, the first Christian missionaries were granted permission to come ashore here. Today, landmarks like Hulihee Palace and Mokuaikaua Church preserve its rich history. Historic Kailua Village functioned as a royal center because the area had fresh water. Puhi Spring was one such source of fresh water and is well documented on Henry E. P. Kekahuna's historical maps. See highlighted yellow sections. Project Overview Location: TMK 3-7-5-6:1 (Kuakini Lot) Property was previously kuleana lands owned by Helen K. Kamaka and Rose Kanuha. The Kanuha family had a house there and lived there for generations. The Kanuha family sold the property in the 1960s. Key Objectives: • Preserve Puhi Spring also know as Ka'ai Puhi Spring • Create a culturally grounded educational space • Collaborate with organizations, key constituencies and community members Cultural Center Vision • Concept: Passive cultural park with: o Community gathering space o Archival Exhibit Space • Purpose: Preservation and Education • Cultural Advisors: Lineal Descendants Rolinda Bean, Leilani Akona and Jerome Kanuha • Spiritual Advisor: Kahu Keala Ching • Management Plan: Operated under a 501 C3 nonprofit entity Comm.25-023 (for example Betty C. Kanuha Foundation and/or Kailua Village Business Improvement District) o Volunteer Board of Directors • Funding Sources - Public & Private Support: o Foundations and Grants o Capital Campaign o State Legislature Puhi Spring Restoration • Current Status: Shallowly buried • Restoration Plan: o Access, excavate and preserve o Interpretive signage o Education Plan • Historical Use: Historic Kailua Village community well • Future Use: Water will be contained within a designed feature and used onsite Summary • Project meets cultural, environmental, and community priorities • Restoration of Puhi Spring supports preservation and education goals • The Puhi Spring Preservation Proposal as listed is consistent with the County of Hawaii's Open Space Network as described in the Kona Comprehensive Development Plan. Puhi Spring Preservation Committee members met with Open Space Network project consultants. • Endorsed by Kailua Village Business Improvement District . Mahalo Mahalo for your kokua and support! Contact Presented by: Puhi Spring Preservation Committee Prepared by:Jerome Kanuha, Chair Contact: 808-990-4579 1 JeromeKanuha@gmail.com Mahalo for your consideration Comm.25-023 Puhi Springs Preservation Proposal Frequently Asked Questions QUESTION: What are DEM's intentions for the sewer line that is in disrepair? How critical is it to relocate? Is it still functioning?What area is it serving? Is it contaminating the ground water? As far as we know the sewer line on the property is functioning and not in disrepair. It does not appear to be leaking anywhere on the property. The County Department of Environmental Management Engineering Department would be a better determinate of their sewer system. The sewer line runs from Emma's Square pump station up to Kuakini Highway thru this lot. The sewer easement crosses the lot approximately a third of the way down from Kuakini Highway. We were asked previously by DEM to notify them prior to any construction involving heavy equipment over the sewer easement area. They messaged at the time that the approximately 50—60 year old sewer line would need to be replaced before any major construction on the property. A passive cultural park would probably not impact the sewer line but DEM would have to make that determination. Comm.25-023 QUESTION:There is a suggestion that the property be used to build a cultural education center but who is going to pay for that and who will manage it? A passive cultural park highlighting the property's unique cultural features including Puhi Spring tops our priority list. A cultural center to archive and display Hawaiian artifacts from Historic Kailua Village is a concept under discussion. State CIP funds or a Capital Campaign could provide such funding for this endeavor. The Betty Kanuha Foundation or the Kailua Village Business Improvement District could be possible 501 C3 fiscal entities and sponsors. Additional funding could be available through various foundations and grants focusing on historic preservation. QUESTION: Who is going to restore the spring and is there any idea of what that will cost. If the spring is restored and there is water on the site,will it be a flood problem. What use will the water be put to? Puhi Spring has historically functioned as a community well for Historic Kailua Village. There was also a spring across the street at Hulihee Palace and at Kamakahonu. In the early 1900s local families still retrieved their drinking water from this well. At the time, fresh water was contained in the well and scooped out. There was never a flooding issue. Puhi Spring is current shallowly buried. The area would be accessed, excavated and rock walls built to highlight the spring. The rock wall will also serve as a buffer zone to the spring. Noted cultural stone mason Billy Fields would be consulted on the spring, rock walls and cultural protocols. An interpretive sign will be placed on site to educate the community on Puhi Spring and its cultural importance to the community. QUESTION: Who are the community members who want to manage the site? The Puhi Spring Preservation Committee is being formed. Jerome Kanuha is heading up this effort with volunteers Kari Kimura, Charlie Young and Ross Wilson as early members. The committee will outreach to other prominent families and lineal descendants from the area to be involved including the Akona and Burgess families. Mana'o will be sought from the Royal Order of Kamehameha and other royal societies. 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