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SYLVIA LUKE LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | KA HOPE KIAʻĀINA
STATE OF HAWAII | KA MOKUʻĀINA ʻO HAWAIʻI DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES KA ‘OIHANA KUMUWAIWAI ʻĀINA
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MINUTES HAWAII HISTORIC PLACES REVIEW BOARD MEETING August 1, 2025
DATE: Friday, August 1, 2025 TIME: 9:30 AM - 4:00 PM
PLACE: Location: In Person/Zoom: Kalanimoku Building Department of Land and Natural Resources Board Room1151 Punchbowl Street Rm#132Honolulu, Hawaii 96813
The following were in attendance:
MEMBERS: Nick Belluzzo (Chair) William Chapman (Vice Chair) Graham Hart Trisha Watson (via Zoom)
Adriane Truluck
STAFF: Jessica Puff SHPD Administrator (via Zoom) Mary Kodama Architecture Branch Chief
Brianna Schmidt Architectural Historian
Sheila Asuncion Office Assistant
A.AGENDA
Time Stamp: 00:50
Amendments to the Friday August 1, 2025 Agenda Action: A motion was made by William Chapman to move Hakalau Plantation Co. Warehouses and William and Mary Parsonage to be the first and second nominations to be considered.
Second: Adriane Truluck
Vote: A vote did not occur.
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Time Stamp: 02:01 Approval of the Friday August 1, 2025 Agenda Action: A motion was made by Graham Hart to approve the agenda as amended.
Second: William Chapman
Vote: 5-0; All in favor, motion carries.
B.MINUTES
Time Stamp: 02:15
Approval of the May 16, 2025 Regular Meeting Minutes Action: A motion was made by Adriane Truluck to approve minutes of the Regular Meeting Minutes on May 16, 2025. Second: Grahan Hart
Vote: 5-0; All in favor, motion carries.
C.NOMINATIONS TO BE CONSIDERED FOR TODAY’S MEETING
Hakalau Plantation Co. Warehouses
29-2306 Old Mamalahoa Highway
Hakalau, HI 96710TMK: (3) 2-9-002:079Presented by: Ross StevensonTime Stamp: 04:02
Discussion: 50:56
Vote: 59:19
Motion:
Second: Criterion: Level of Significance: Vote:
Comments:
A motion was made by William Chapman to list the nomination to the Hawaii Register under Criterion A & C, and recommended to
National Register.
Adriane Truluck A & C Statewide 4-1; All in favor (Belluzzo, Chapman, Hart, Truluck) (Watson
opposed), motion carries.
Discussion regarding the Hawaiʻi Mayor’s letter of opposition. The nominating party indicated that they have reached out multiple times for clarification and did not receive a response. Mary
Kodama noted that she also contacted the Mayor’s office for
clarification, but was told that the letter was based on the information they received.
Discussion regarding the CLG [Certified Local Government]
notification process, and CLG’s obligation to review nominations
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within their jurisdiction. It was noted that this nomination did not go before the Hawaiʻi County CRC (Cultural Resources Commission), and the board considered whether the nomination would need to be deferred pending CRC review.
Jessica Puff noted that the CLGs are recognized as components of the Federal historic preservation program and that nominations should be reviewed by them to provide comments on context, significance, and accuracy. This ensures that properties are listed
accurately and do not require later amendments..
Ms. Puff also noted that while the Board can make whatever decision for the Hawaii Register, SHPD will request CLG review beforehand and will work with the applicant to make any necessary
amendments prior to submission to the Keeper [National Park
Service]. Chair Belluzzo noted that the board typically evaluates nominations based on National Register eligibility criteria, but they
also consider environmental impact and whether the preservation
serves the quality of the state. He commended the applicant for the adaptive reuse of the building associated with an industry that exploited and took so much from Hawaiʻi, and repurposing it into something that gives back and restores.
William and Mary Alexander Parsonage 2307 Main Street Wailuku, HI 96793 TMK: (2) 3-4-014:005 (POR.)
Presented by: Angie Westfall
Time Stamp: 1:00:27 Discussion: 1:21:18 Vote: 1:34:45
Motion: A motion was made by Adriane Truluck to list the nomination to
the Hawaii Register under Criterion A, B & C and recommended to National Register. Second: William Chapman Criterion: A, B & C
Level of Significance: Statewide
Vote: 5-0; All in favor (Belluzzo, Chapman, Hart, Truluck) (Watson voted yes with reservations), motion carries.
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Comments: As this nomination did not go before the Maui CRC for review, the Board discussed whether to defer the nomination pending Maui CRC review.
Mary Kodama clarified that under the HHPRB Administrative
Rules (HAR §13-198), there is no requirement for CLG notification, only for notification of the owner and nominator. CLG notification, however, is required under the National Register Guidelines (36 CFR Part 60).
The Board requested that, moving forward, nominators be asked to reach out to the CLGs to have their nominations agendized before presenting to the review board. The Board also requested that SHPD update its procedures and website to ensure nominators are
aware of this requirement.
Mary Kodama requested that the requirement for nominations to be agendized before the Honolulu CLG be deferred until their rules are established. Trish Watson agreed and noted that the Honolulu
CLG currently holds informational hearings only, so such review is
not required at this time, but once formal rules are promulgated, they will be required to go before the CLG. Trish Watson noted that the CLGs are run by great people and
expressed support for strengthening the CLG program and
encouraged more cooperation between the Board and the CLGs. Gerald and Florence Brotherton Investment Property (note: this property was deferred from the May 16, 2025 HHPRB meeting)
La Pietra Condominium Unit 19
3091 La Pietra Circle Honolulu, HI 96815 TMK: (1) 3-1-029:033 Presented by: Don Hibbard
Time Stamp: 1:36:52 and 2:15:44 (see comments)
Discussion: 2:23:00 Vote: 2:24:27 Motion: A motion was made by William Chapman to list the nomination to
the Hawaii Register under Criterion A & C.
Second: Graham Hart Criterion: A & C Level of Significance: Local Vote: 5-0: All in favor, motion carries.
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Comment: Donald Hibbard began his presentation by providing a briefing on the multiple property nomination process, an overview of the history of non-single-family dwelling units, and the La Pietra Multiple Property Nomination. The board then took a 30-minute
break, and the Gerald and Florence Brotherton Investment
Property Nomination presentation began at 2:15:44. Charles and Patience Street Residence La Pietra 31
3067 La Pietra Circle
Honolulu, HI 96815 TMK: (1) 3-1-029:033 Presented by: Don Hibbard Time Stamp: 2:24:45
Discussion: 2:28:51
Vote: 2:29:07 Motion: A motion was made by Graham Hart to list the nomination to the Hawaii Register under Criterion A & C.
Second: Trisha Watson
Criterion: A & C Level of Significance: Local Vote: 5-0: All in favor, motion carries.
Cosmopolitan Saloon
1 North Hotel Street Honolulu, HI 96817 TMK: (1) 1-7-002:007 Presented by: Don Hibbard
Time Stamp: 2:29:17
Discussion: 2:41:05 Vote: 2:41:09 Motion: A motion was made by William Chapman to list the nomination to
the Hawaii Register under Criterion C.
Second: Trisha Watson Criterion: C Level of Significance: Local Vote: 5-0; All in favor, motion carries.
Armstrong Building 175 N. King Street Honolulu, HI 96817 TMK: (1) 1-7-002:028
Presented by: Don Hibbard
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Time Stamp: 2:41:17 Discussion: 2:48:05 Vote: 2:48:08
Motion: A motion was made by Adriane Truluck to list the nomination to
the Hawaii Register under Criterion C and recommended to the National Register. Second: Graham Hart Criterion: C
Level of Significance: Local
Vote: 5-0; All in favor, motion carries. John Walker Building 1164 Nuuanu Avenue
Honolulu, HI 96817
TMK: (1) 1-7-004:008 Presented by: Don Hibbard Time Stamp: 2:48:25 Testimony: 2:51:29
Discussion: 2:53:46
Vote: 2:55:38 Motion: A motion was made by Graham Hart to list the nomination to the Hawaii Register under Criterion C and recommended to the
National Register.
Second: Adriane Truluck Criterion: C Level of Significance: Local Vote: 5-0; All in favor, motion carries.
Comments: Wei Fang, co-owner of the John Walker Building, provided testimony. Trisha Watson inquired with Wei Fang if this property is part of
Na Mea Hawaii. Wei stated that this property is independent from
Na Mea Hawaii, which is why the retail name is “Native Books”. It is its own incorporated entity. The building is owned by Wei and Maile, and “Native Books” is one of the tenants in the building.
James B. and Henrietta Mann Residence
2102 Liliha Street Honolulu, HI 96817 TMK: (1) 1-8-019:001 Presented by: Don Hibbard
Time Stamp: 2:55:51
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Discussion: 3:06:30 Vote:
Motion: A motion was made by William Chapman to list the nomination to
the Hawaii Register under Criterion C and recommended to the
National Register. Second: Adriane Truluck Criterion: C Level of Significance: Local
Vote: 5-0; All in favor, motion carries.
Gordon L. and Rose Pickering Residence 1930 Alewa Heights Drive
Honolulu, HI 96817
TMK: (1) 1-8-028:009 Presented by: Don Hibbard Time Stamp: 3:06:55 Discussion: 3:12:18
Vote: 3:13:01
Motion: A motion was made by Graham Hart to list the nomination to the Hawaii Register under Criterion C and recommended to the National Register.
Second: William Chapman
Criterion: C Level of Significance: Local Vote: 5-0; All in favor, motion carries.
Allen W.T. and Lily Bottomley Residence 2540 Ferdinand Avenue Honolulu, HI 96822 TMK: (1) 2-9-009:017
Presented by: Don Hibbard
Time Stamp: 3:13:10 Discussion: 3:23:55 Vote: 3:24:00
Motion: A motion was made by William Chapman to list the nomination to
the Hawaii Register under Criterion C and recommended to the National Register. Second: Adriane Truluck Criterion: C
Level of Significance: Local
Vote: 5-0; All in favor, motion carries.
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Dr. Henry L. Gibson Residence 3252 Keahi Street
Honolulu, HI 96822
TMK: (1) 2-9-034:002 Presented by: Don Hibbard Time Stamp: 3:24:21 Discussion: 3:29:14
Vote: 3:29:18
Motion: A motion was made by Adriane Truluck to list the nomination to the Hawaii Register under C and recommended to the National Register.
Second: Bill Chapman
Criterion: C Level of Significance: Local Vote: 5-0; All in favor, motion carries.
D. Submitted Nominations for the next HHPRB meeting on November 21, 2025, andLimited meeting vote:
•Video Tape Requirement for the Limited Meeting
The HHPRB requested a waiver of the videotape requirement for the following Oahu propertieslisted below. The waiver of this requirement is for the privacy and safety of the homeowners.Photographs of the character-defining features of the property, which make it eligible for theregister, are available to the public on the SHPD website 30 days prior to the public meeting. Anaudio recording of the site visit, including any discussion with the property owner, will be made
available on the SHPD website.
Duke Cho and Mary Choy Residence 2515 Alaula Way
Honolulu, HI 96822 Timestamp: 3:30:23 Vote: 3:31:38
Motion: William Chapman
Second: Adriane Truluck Vote: 5-0; Motion carries
Mr. & Mrs. Albert O. Stevenson Residence
3206 Melemele Place Honolulu, HI 96822 Timestamp: 3:35:19 Vote: 3:36:08
Motion: Trisha Watson Second: Adriane Truluck Vote: 5-0; Motion carries
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Walter J. and Emma Snyder Residence 2466 Manoa Road Honolulu, HI 96822
Timestamp: 3:31:45
Vote: 3:32:27 Motion: Adriane Truluck Second: Graham Hart
Vote: 5-0; Motion carries
Wood Tenement Buildings Behind Tong Fat Co. (Owner Request to Delist) 425 N. King Street
Honolulu, HI 96817
Timestamp: 3:36:15 Vote: 3:36:57 Motion: Adriane Truluck
Second: William Chapman
Vote: 5-0; Motion carries Iwao Miyake Residence 2035 Wilhelmina Rise
Honolulu, HI 96822
Timestamp: 3:23:37 Vote: 3:33:19 Motion: Graham Hart
Second: Adriane Truluck
Vote: 5-0; Motion carries
Ramond Tuthill Residence 3555 Woodlawn Drive
Honolulu, HI 96822
Timestamp: 3:33:39 Vote: 3:34:50 Motion: William Chapman
Second: Graham Hart
Vote: 5-0; Motion carries
E. SHPD Staff Report
Presented by Jessica Puff, Administrator Time: 3:28:21
F. MEETING ADJOURNED Meeting adjourned at 2:36 pm.