HomeMy WebLinkAboutSouth Kohala CDP Sub-Committee recommendations-minutesSOUTH KOHALA CDP
KAWAIHAE SUB-COMMITTEE
JULY6, 2015
5PM-6PM
SPENCER PARK PAVILION
I. CALLTO ORDER
ATTENDANCE
II. SPEAKERS-NONE
III. OLD BUSINESS
A. QUEEN EMMA LAND BURIALSITE (Chapter 6: Policy 6.2-KawaihaeTomorrow:
Kawaihae Conceptua lPlan and Policies. Policy1: Government shall work with
Kawaihae Community to create a balance …while preserving the cultural and
historic importance of the area.
B. KAWAIHAE HISTORIC CORRIDOR-(Chapter2: South Kohala Yesterday and Today)
C. GENERAL PLAN-Hawaii County Code
IV. NEW BUSINESS
V. ANNOUNCEMENTS
SKCDP COMMITTEE MEETING-JULY 27, 2015, 5PM-7PM, WAIKOLOA COMMUNITY CENTER-
AT THE GOLF COURSE CLUB HOUSE
VI. ADJOURN-NEXT MEETING SUB-COMMITTEE MEETING
AUGUST 3, 2015-5PM TO 7PM, SPENCER PARK PAVILLION
SOUTH KOHALA CDP
KAWAIHAE SUB-COMMITTEE
JULY 6, 2015
5PM-6PM
SPENCER PARK PAVILION
Meeting called at 5:20PM. Three present.
No speakers.
Request by group to make earlier meeting announcements; in newspapers.
Follow up on old business:
1. a) “Unmarked” burial at Kawaihae Road and Queen Ka’ahumanu Highway intersection not getting
attention at Hawaii Island Burial Council (HIBC). (Per CDP-Chapter 6, Policy 1.)
Request to be included on HIBC agenda being denied.
Request to be a Recognized Cultural Descendant and avoid burial becoming “Inadvertent Discovery”.
Request that HIBC, State D.O.T. and Queen Emma Land Trust recognize need for restroom facility
if off-street parking and camping allowed so close to burial. Also, mitigation include signage and
fencing with buffer space.
Jojo has submitted application to Governor to be a member of the HIBC.
b) Jojo met with Queen Emma Land Manager to request that a Burial Treatment Plan (BTP) be
created.
c) No EIS was created by State DOT for constructing the proposed right-lane connector to
Queen Ka’ahumanu Highway. Disputed report of buffer space measurement.
d) Next HIBC meeting on July 16 in West Hawaii. (7/10/15-HIBC meeting cancelled for July, Jojo will
be included in August agenda per Hinano Rodrigues-SHPD)
2. General Plan Discussion. (Hawaii County Code-Chapter 16, CDP- Strategy 1.6.)
a) Noted there is no mapping or designation of Ala Kahakai and Shoreline Management Area (SMA)
between Spencer Park going north to Kaiholena in north Kohala. There are inventory listings
between Kaiholena going north to and Upolu Point; and Spencer Park going south to Ana’eho’omalu.
Discussion included old maps of jeep roads; but these are not listed in the Historic Preservation
Inventory. Recognizing trails is an on-going incomplete program.
b) There was discussion regarding Puako Community, as example, proposing moving the historic
shoreline trails to the Puako Road. This action would block access to shoreline fishermen in the
future. Reason is ocean level is rising; but marine levels would affect land and homes as well. Other
example, Ali’i Drive in Kona.
c) Also, discussion on County Council approval to turn over Old Puako Road at Hapuna to the State
DLNR-Parks and Recreation Division. These changes may affect cultural shoreline fishing access in the
future due to climate changes and sea level rising. This discussion is a continuation 2012 CDP
Committee meetings.
d) There was discussion on septic systems being affected in Puako subdivision by climate changes
and sea levels rising. Some systems would be floating or need to be installed above ground. Puako
Community has been denied access to the Mauna Lani Waste Treatment System and nocommitment
Puako1010 Project because sewage would need to be pumped uphill. The community has been
working to address this issue since 2010.
e) Discussion on new rules regarding exemptions to the Environmental Rules.
2. General Plan Discussion. (Hawaii County Code-Chapter 16, CDP- Strategy 1.6.)
f) Chapter 2.5.4: Water Resources
1) Changes to water uses for golf courses and large land scaping (including luxury homes) should
2. General Plan Discussion-continued
deny potable water uses. Reclaimed waters and other sources need to be utilized.
2) Due to limitation of potable water resources, personal swimming pools and ponds should be
addressed.
3) Kohala Ranch Water Co. should be included in the South Kohala water source listing.
g) Kawaihae Policy 1, Strategy 1.8: HOUSING
Kupuna housing, multi-residential and low-income housing.
Address homeles spopulation in Kawaihae.
encourage housing for all socio economic levels including for low and moderate income “gap
groups”
h) Support Chapter 2.6: Infrastructure and public facilities.
Support all energy public facilities that does not affect viewplanes (page44-…There is also a
concern that utility lines block scenic viewplanes. Develop and establish viewplane regulations to
preserve and enhance view (Natural Beauty Policies-page D-3
1) More wastewater facilities for irrigation and energy needs. (Page 45-#1).
2) Solar
i) Support Chapter 2.6-New High School
j) HISTORIC SITES
Support the establishment of Hawaiian Heritage Corridors (page Appendix D-2, Community
discussion with former CDP representative. List of Recognized Historical Sites
National Registry
1. Pu’ukohola Heiau
2. Malaikini Heiau
3. Hale O Kapuni-Under ocean heiau
Possible Additions:
1. John Young House foundation
2. Kealahou Church Site and Cemetery (with the crypt)
3. Signage for Old Kawaihae School
4. Signage Waiakape’a Ponds (Queen’s Bath ponds)
5. Ala Kahakai Trails-Spencer Park going south
State Registry (Hawaii Historic Foundation)
1. Waimea-Kawaihae Road Corridor
2. Kawaihae-Ana’eho’omalu Trail Corridor
3. NEXRAD cell tower
4. Ala Kahakai Trails-Kohala Waterfront subdivision going north to Kahua Ranch
5. Forbes Caves
6. Lighthouse
Possible Additions:
1. Signage-Salt Pond Site
2. Signage-Fish Pond Site
3. Signage-Potable Water Pump Site
4. Kawaihae Original Pier
5. Honokoa Mauka Trail
6. Kailapa Cemetery
7. Kaniho Cemetery
8. Ho’epa Church Site
9. Kehena Ditch
Meeting adjourned: 6:30PM