HomeMy WebLinkAbout2012-53 AC-PONC Hara property DRAFT
Communication No. 2012-53
Public Access, Open Space & Natural Resources Commission
c/o 25 Aupuni St. Suite 1101
Hilo, Hawai’i 96720-4252
Cc: Gregor Illagan and Zendo Kern
And Legacy Land Trust
To Whom It May Concern,
The Action Committee of the Puna Community Development Plan wishes to
voice its support for the land acquisition at Kapoho/Wai’opae, also known as the
Hara property or Vacationland Land Trust, TMK 1-4-02-022, & 051 by the Public
Access, Open Space and Natural Resources Commission (PONC). Acquisition
could be in partnership with the Legacy Land Trust and the county. The
property is currently #7 on the PONC priority list. We also wish to voice our
support for a resolution by the County Council in support of acquisition.
The piece available for acquisition is about 321 acres and borders the south side
of Kapoho Kai Rd. and makai of Hwy. 137. It also borders the Marine Life
Conservation District with about 4,000 ft. of shoreline south of the Vacationland
subdivision. We find this land acquisition consistent with the Puna Community
Development Plan (PCDP). Section 3.5.2, 3.5.3 and 2.4 of the PCDP call for
expanded recreational areas and protection of the shoreline areas and coastal
resources.
Section 3.5.3 part e. states: “Create and improve Preserves as
follows: …2) Improve conditions at Wai’opae Tidepools and the
Marine Conservation District.
3) Providing off-street parking that does not encroach
into private lands; and 4) Providing permanent public access.
Part 3.5.2 states: “Adopt the following classification for expansion
and improvement of parks in Puna: 5) Coastal Activity Area: A
shoreline recreational area that is accessed by a park or a public
easement.”
Part 2.4 calls for the protection of the shoreline area and coastal
resources – biological, historical and access trails.
The Vacationlands Land Trust Property/Hara property TMK 1-4-02-022 & 051
offers numerous resources: Historical & cultural sites, endangered species,
preservation and restoration of native habitat, access to coastal trails and
coastal waters and increased ability for appropriate management of the Marine
Life Conservation District.
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Mahalo for your consideration