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County of Hawai‘i
Public Access, Open Space and Natural Resources Preservation Commission
2015 Annual Report to the Mayor
December 28, 2015
Introduction
The Hawai‘i County Public Access, Open Space, and Natural Resources Preservation
Commission (PONC) is submitting this 2015 Annual Report and Prioritized List to the Mayor
(Appendix 1) pursuant to Section 2-217 of the Hawai‘i County Code, 1983, 2005 Edition (Appendix
2).
The Commission is advisory to the Mayor and is responsible for annually submitting a
prioritized list of lands to be considered for acquisition. For information on acquisitions completed in
2015 please refer to the Summary of 2015 Acquisitions (Appendix 3). The Commission has also
compiled a report on the Status of all Properties on Past Prioritized Lists, providing detailed
information for each property (Appendix 4) and an Acquisition Status Report (Appendix 5) that
provides a list of properties that were acquired and includes the different funding sources used for each
acquisition.
Appendix 6 is a list of all properties that have been submitted since the inception of the
Commission. This list attests to the informed participation of community groups and individual
citizens interested in the preservation of our island’s resources.
In 2012 Hawai‘i County voters approved two charter amendments which impacted this
Commission. The first charter amendment created by Article 10, Section 10-15, PONC Fund (FUND),
sets aside 2% of Hawai‘i County’s property taxes each year to acquire properties as listed in the
amendment (Appendix 7). The second charter amendment which can be found in Article 10, Section
10-16, Public Access, Open Space, and Natural Resources Preservation Maintenance Fund (Appendix
8), provides funding for maintaining properties acquired by the FUND and contains a list of permitted
maintenance uses.
Included in this report is an appendix describing the Process for Property Acquisition
(Appendix 9) so that the public may be better informed as to how properties are acquired using the
FUND.
Commission Members
Timothy DeLozier, Chair, District 1, (Term: December 31, 2012 - December 31, 2017)
Barbara Bell, Vice-Chair, District 4 (Term: December 31, 2012 – December 31, 2017)
Kai‘ena Bishaw II, Commissioner, District 2 (Term: December 31, 2014 – December 31 2019)
William Meyers, Commissioner, District 3, (Term: December 31, 2013 - December 31, 2018)
René Siracusa, Commissioner, District 5 (Term: December 31, 2013 – December 31, 2018)
Marilyn Nicholson, Commissioner, District 6, (Term: December 31, 2011 - December 31, 2016)
Cynthia S.H. Nazara, Commissioner, District 7, (Term: December 31, 2014 – December 31, 2019)
*Kekaulike P. Tomich, Commissioner, District 8, (Term: December 31, 2010 - December 31, 2015)
*Susan E. Fischer, Commissioner, District 9, (Term: December 31, 2010 - December 31, 2015)
*Commissioners were nominated and confirmed to PONC earlier this year. Hawai‘i County Charter, Section 13-4(c) states that “members of any board or commission appointed for a term of two years or less shall be eligible to succeed themselves for an additional full term and be eligible to be reappointed.” Commissioners will re-apply to serve a full term to expire on December 31, 2020.
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Prioritized List
The 2015 Prioritized List is as follows:
Tax Map Keys
1 396 Hapu‘u to Kapanai‘a Cultural
Corridor
(3) 5-2-07:04, 27; 5-3-07:22, 23, 26,
32, 33
2 381 Halelua (3) 5-3-07:10
3 376 Hakalau Point (3) 2-9-02:79 & 81
4 365 Māhukona (3) 5-7-02:11; 5-7-03:01, 02, 03, 07,
08, 10, 18
5 356 Niuli‘i (3) 5-2-01:20 & 25
6 339 Lamaloloa (3) 5-7-01:20
7 315 Keawenui (3) 5-8-01:09
8 309 Kukuipahu-Hā‘ena Corridor (3) 5-6-01:13, 16, 18, 42, 49, 50, 65,
89-103, 105-122
9 236 Lands of Kalihi (3) 8-9-03:05; 8-9-10:01, 02, 08 & 09
In developing the 2015 Prioritized List and site visits to selected properties, the Commission
considered properties submitted on the 2015 Suggestion Forms as well as written and public
testimony related to those submissions. The Commission developed its prioritized ranking order
based upon reported urgency, anticipated use, significance and benefit to the public and special
opportunities available for acquisition and management. This year’s total possible score based on
the total number of commissioners was 432. The Commission amended its’ rules (Appendix 10) to
include only those properties that scored 50% or higher on the prioritized list for consideration for
purchase. See Appendix 1 for detailed descriptions and maps of these prioritized properties. One
property that was received and nominated, Ka‘awali‘i Gulch, TMK: (3) 3-6-05:17, failed to meet the
50% or higher threshold and is therefore not included on the prioritized list.
Status of Properties on Past Prioritized Lists and Acquisitions
Past prioritized lists were compiled in the Status of Properties on Past Prioritized Lists from
2006-2014 (see Appendix 4). The Commission recommends that properties from previous prioritized
lists continue to be pursued as far as possible unless: the County has already acquired the property; the
property no longer meets the criteria for inclusion (see Appendix 9); there are insufficient funds
available for acquisition; or the County Council has not passed a resolution that would allow the
property to be acquired.
Priority Commissioners
Number Score Property Name
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Comprehensive List of Properties Submitted by the Public
The Comprehensive List of Properties (see Appendix 6) is a sequential listing by tax
map key of all properties submitted by the public since 2006.
Commission Meetings
Meeting dates and location for 2015 were:
January 12 Kona July 13 Hilo
March 9 Hilo September 14 Kona
May 11 Kona November 9 Hilo
At each of these meetings the Commission welcomed testimony from the public. Interest in the
Commissions’ work is evident through increased attendance and testimony by members of the public,
landowners and other interested parties. In addition to these meetings, commissioners presented
information on the program and the application process at various community meetings.
To give equal opportunity to the public every year, the last and first meetings will alternate
between Hilo and Kona so that at different stages all regions of the island can contribute equally into
the process.
In addition to these meetings, the Commission appointed four of its members to a special sub-
committee to conduct site visits to nominated properties that commissioners felt it would be helpful to
see in person. This committee was charged with making visits and then reporting back on their
findings at a regularly scheduled meeting.
Suggestion Form
The Suggestion Form [revised January 12, 2015] (see Appendix 11) is available to the public
by request through the County Finance Department or on-line at the web-site below:
http://records.co.hawaii.hi.us/Weblink8/Browse.aspx?dbid=1&startid=13770
The Commission considered properties identified on these forms that were submitted by the
public when creating the 2015 Prioritized List. A total of ten Suggestion Forms were received
from the public between July 1, 2014 and June 30, 2015 (see Appendix 12).
Assessment Criteria Form
The Commission updated the Assessment Criteria Form [revised January 12, 2015] (see
Appendix 13). This Assessment Criteria Form was utilized to assess the suggestion forms received
during the aforementioned time period.
Commission and Community Recommendations and Concerns
The following is a listing of recommendations and concerns identified by the Commission:
The commissioners will continue to seek education and training in all aspects of land
acquisition to better accomplish the Commissions’ goals.
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The Commission encourages the public to re-nominate properties that do not have a current
County resolution or have not been purchased.
The Commission is concerned that implementation of the stewardship grant awards have been
delayed. With the passage of Bill 90, PONC is addressing this issue.
The Commission encourages non-profit community groups to apply for stewardship grants.
Next Steps
Schedule six Commission meetings alternating between Kona and Hilo in 2016. Schedule
additional meetings as needed.
Strive to schedule meetings with Community Development Plan Committees and other
community groups to explain the process for property acquisition and the use of the FUND.
Publicize the meeting schedule and encourage the public to submit or re-submit suggestion
forms and participate in the process.
Encourage potential partnerships with other governmental agencies, non-profit organizations,
and private entities for land/entitlement acquisitions.
Identify partnerships with non-profit organizations, community groups, and volunteer
organizations to provide management for acquired properties.
Expand commissioners’ understanding of easements, land trusts and partnerships.
Submit Annual Report and Prioritized List to the Mayor by December 31, 2016.
Continue use of PONC Investigative Ad Hoc Committee to conduct site visits as well as other
designated tasks or assignments.
Expand the role of the Commission to review and evaluate progress of applicants, and submit
reports to Parks and Recreation.
Appendices
1.2015 Prioritized Properties
2.Chapter 2, Article 42, Hawai‘i County Code 1983 (2005 Edition)
3.Summary of 2015 Acquisitions
4.Status of Properties on Past Prioritized Lists from 2006-2014
5.Acquisition Status Report (as of 12/28/2015)
6.Comprehensive List of Properties Submitted by the Public
7.Article 10, Section 10-15, Hawai‘i County Charter (2012 Edition)
8.Article 10, Section 10-16, Hawai‘i County Charter (2012 Edition)
9.Process for Property Acquisition with Funds from the PONC Fund
10.Rules of Practice and Procedure of the Hawaii County Public Access, Open Space and Natural
Resources Preservation Commission (revised April 28, 2015)
11.Suggestion Form (revised 1/12/2015)
12.2015 List of Suggestion Forms Submitted by the Public
13.Assessment Criteria Form (revised 1/12/2015)
Ka‘ū
Puna
Hāmākua
NorthKona SouthHilo
NorthHiloSouthKohala
SouthKona
NorthKohala#4. Māhukona
#8. Kukuipahu-Hā‘ena Corridor
#9. Lands of Kalihi
#7. Keawenui
#3. Hakalau Point
#5. Niuli‘i
#2. Halelua
#6. Lam aloloa
#1. Hapu‘u to Kapanai‘a Cultural Corridor
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Legend
Prioritized Properties
Historical Districts
Roads
Data gathered from the following:County of Hawai‘i Planning Dept.
County of Haw ai‘i Dep t. of Financ eProp erty Management Divis ion
PUBLIC ACCESS, OPEN SPACE & NATURAL RESOURCESPRESERVATION COMMISSION
2015 PRIORITIZED PROPERTIES - DECEMBER 28, 2015
County of Haw ai‘i
PRIORITY #1
(396 points out of possible 432)
Hapu‘u to Kapanai‘a
Cultural Corridor
(North Kohala)
COUNTY OF HAWAI‘I
PUBLIC ACCESS, OPEN SPACE AND NATURAL RESOURCES PRESERVATION COMMISSION
2015 PRIORITIZED PROPERTIES
(DECEMBER 28, 2015)
Tax
Map Key/
Acreage Anticipated Use Significance
Special Opportunity
for Acquisition
& Management
5-2-07:04 (74.733)
5-2-07:27 (8.363)
(formerly 5-3-07:28)
5-3-07:22 (22.082)
5-3-07:23 (23.598)
5-3-07:26 (18.91)
5-3-07:32 (7)
5-3-07:33 (7)
Public access to a premier
subsistence fishing and shoreline
gathering area for Kohala
Prime location for providing
educational and cultural programs
focused on the Kamehameha I era
and on early kula gulch
settlements
A public trail along the coastline
and mauka-makai vehicular access
along pre-existing roads would
open the area to low-impact use
and facilitate preservation/
restoration efforts and access for
making the rich history of this
area available to the public
Historic area - two
significant heiau from
Kamehameha’s time,
including one of the
largest platform,
pavement type of heiau on
the island
Area contains burial sites
and other historic
remnants of early
Hawaiian uses
Area is prominent in oral
histories as the place that
nurtured Kamehameha’s
physical and spiritual
strength
Three of four owners have expressed an interest
in a preservation sale
Owners of the Kapanai‘a parcels are actively
working with community groups to preserve
coastline - TMK’s/Acreage: 5-2-07:04 (74.733) &
5-2-07:27 (8.363)
Owner of the Hapu‘u parcels is working with
community groups on heiau preservation and
public access - TMK’s/Acreage: 5-3-07:22
(22.082), 32 (7) & 33 (7)
Community groups are in contact with the Ala
Kahakai National Trail System and the County
Planning Dept. to help protect the land
Groups have pledged to work with other private
and public entities to preserve access and historic
sites and to replant the cliff tops with native
plants to help control erosion
(photo courtesy of Alex Kelepolo)
(3) 5-2-007:027
(3) 5-2-007:004
(3) 5-3-007:022
(3) 5-3-007:023
(3) 5-3-007:026(3) 5-3-007:032
(3) 5-3-007:033
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AKONI PULE HWY KAPANAIA RDNIU LANI±#1. Hapu‘u to Kapan ai‘a Cultural Corridor
Data gathered from the following:Cou nty of Hawai‘i Planning Dept.Pictometry International Corp.
Coun ty of Hawai‘i Dept. of Fin an ceProperty Man agemen t Division
Note: The ‘parcels’ layer is intended to be u sed for visu al pu rposes only and shou ld not be u sed for bou ndary interpretations or other spatial analysis beyond the limitations of the data. The ‘parcels’ data layer does not contain metes and bou nds described accu racy. Therefore, please u se cau tion whenviewing this data. Overlaying this layer with other data layers that may not have u sed this layer as a base may not produ ce precise resu lts.GPS and imagery data will not overlay exactly.
PRIORITY #2
(381 points out of possible 432)
Halelua
(North Kohala)
COUNTY OF HAWAI‘I
PUBLIC ACCESS, OPEN SPACE AND NATURAL RESOURCES PRESERVATION COMMISSION
2015 PRIORITIZED PROPERTIES
(DECEMBER 28, 2015)
Tax
Map Key/
Acreage Anticipated Use Significance
Special Opportunity
for Acquisition
& Management
5-3-07:10
(50.312)
Current uses that will
continue with a
preservation purchase
include fishing, gathering,
hiking and educational
outdoor programs for
youth
Off-shore uses include
spear-fishing, surfing,
snorkeling, swimming and
kayaking
Significant pre-contact and historical cultural sites
including Ohau Heiau, eight loi kalo, auwai, and ulu maika
game board
This area was the center of Kamehameha the Great’s direct
land stewardship, situated between his family lands at
Hapu‘u/Kapanai‘a and his taro patches, boat ramp and
swimming pools he constructed at Kauhola
Monk seals and pups frequent Halelua; which is the only
area on the island where two adult monk seals have been
sighted together
A variety of native plants are present and the cliffs provide
home for a variety of sea birds, including the Kolea which
makes an annual round-trip to the Arctic
‘Io, the Hawaiian Hawk, and the ‘Ōpe‘ape‘a, the Hawaiian
Hoary Bat, have also been sighted in the area
The owner is willing to sell
Public access to this area is
the highest priority of the
North Kohala Community
Development Plan
Local groups are willing to
steward the area
(photo courtesy of Toni Withington)
(3) 5-3-007:010
KAPANAIA RDOLD HALAULA MILL RD±#2. Halelua
Data gathered from the following:County of Hawai‘i Planning Dept.Pictometry International Corp.
County of Hawai‘i Dept. of FinanceProperty Management Division
Note: The ‘parcels’ layer is intended to be used for visual purposes only andshould not be used for boundary interpretations or other spatial analysis beyondthe limitations of the data. The ‘parcels’ data layer does not contain metesand bounds described accuracy. Therefore, please use caution whenviewing this data. Overlaying this layer with other data layers that maynot have used this layer as a base may not produce precise results.GPS and imagery data will not overlay exactly.
PRIORITY #3
(376 points out of possible 432)
Hakalau Point
(South Hilo)
COUNTY OF HAWAI‘I
PUBLIC ACCESS, OPEN SPACE AND NATURAL RESOURCES PRESERVATION COMMISSION
2015 PRIORITIZED PROPERTIES
(DECEMBER 28, 2015)
Tax
Map Key/
Acreage Anticipated Use Significance
Special Opportunity
for Acquisition
& Management
2-9-02:79
(5.117)
2-9-02:81
(3.597)
Current uses that will
continue with a
preservation purchase
include fishing, fish
nursery, monk seal
birthing site, whale and
dolphin watching, and
passive recreation
Remembrance park with
walking & bike paths;
protecting cliffs from
collapse by increasing
setbacks; educational
center; maintaining view
planes and providing a
pavilion for passive
recreation; maintenance &
renovation of historic
plantation buildings
Plantation era history: only plantation site that has not
been developed, so property provides venue for cultural
and historic events and education
The only readily accessible scenic overlook between
Wainaku & Laupāhoehoe The protected Hakalau Bay serves as a nursery habitat
for most of our coastal marine fish and opihi, and is also
a birthing site for the endangered Hawaiian monk seal
Historic mill buildings would be protected, maintained
and restored for educational use
One of the rare examples of an estuary on the Big
Island
Site of Kamehameha’s landing & battle against warriors
of Maui
Site of Korean Cemetery may still have some human
remains
Owner wants to develop and/or sell; he is open to
County acquisition. He has upscale housing plans
which would block view planes; his SMA permit
assessment application for Mehana Brewery
(requesting exemption from the SMA process) in
one of the historic buildings was returned as
incomplete
Arsenic in soil from plantation era would require
remediation if site was developed, so this could
reduce value of land and cost of purchase
There are 3 non-profits who support the purchase:
Basic Image, Wailea Village Historic Preservation
Committee, and Hakalau Plantation Village
Association. They are committed to partnering to
manage and maintain the property. They are
willing to fundraise to help with the purchase price
and maintenance expenses
(photo courtesy of Alex Kelepolo)
(3) 2-9-002:079 (3) 2-9-002:081
OL
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HAN AM ALO LO O P±#3. Hakalau Point
Data gathered from the following:County of Hawai‘i Planning Dept.Pictometry International Corp.
County of Hawai‘i Dept. of FinanceProperty Management Division
Note: The ‘parcels’ layer is intended to be used for visual purposes only andshould not be used for boundary interpretations or other spatial analysis beyondthe limitations of the data. The ‘parcels’ data layer does not contain metesand bounds described accuracy. Therefore, please use caution whenviewing this data. Overlaying this layer with other data layers that maynot have used this layer as a base may not produce precise results.GPS and imagery data will not overlay exactly.
PRIORITY #4
(365 points out of possible 432)
Mahukona
(North Kohala)
COUNTY OF HAWAI‘I
PUBLIC ACCESS, OPEN SPACE AND NATURAL RESOURCES PRESERVATION COMMISSION
2015 PRIORITIZED PROPERTIES
(DECEMBER 28, 2015)
Tax
Map Key/
Acreage
Anticipated Use
Significance
Special Opportunity
for Acquisition
& Management
5-7-02:11 (232.852)
5-7-03:01 (.05)
5-7-03:02 (67.449)
5-7-03:03 (30.3921)
5-7-03:07 (.062)
5-7-03:08 (.172)
5-7-03:10 (102.295)
5-7-03:18 (.07)
Expansion & enhancement of two
County beach park facilities by
protecting:
Important ocean access
Expand recreational opportunities
for hiking, picnicking and camping
Provide areas for subsistence
fishing and shoreline gathering
Protect natural, cultural and
historic resources
Open space protection of the
shoreline
Enhance the small boat launching
possibilities
Identified in General Plan (2005) as an
important area for protection (Natural Beauty
7.5.5)
Identified in North Kohala Community
Development Plan (2008) as an important area
for protection (Strategy 1.2 - Acquire coastal
lands that should be preserved as open space)
Significant and high concentration of cultural
and historic sites
Protection of the integrity of this historic and
open space corridor along the Kohala coastline
Preservation of natural beauty and scenic
coastal view planes along Akoni Pule highway
Only small boat launching area in North Kohala
High community support
Community groups poised
to create management
plans by applying for funds
from the Public Access,
Open Space and Natural
Resources Preservation
Maintenance Fund:
Kohala Lihikai; Malama
Kohala Kahakai; Kohala
Historic and Preservation
Committee; Kamakani O
Kohala Ohana
(photo courtesy of Alex Kelepolo)
(3) 5-7-003:001
(3) 5-7-002:011
(3) 5-7-003:010
(3) 5-7-003:002
(3) 5-7-003:003
(3) 5-7-003:008
(3) 5-7-003:018
(3) 5-7-003:007 AKONI PULE HWYMAHUKONA PARK RD±#4. Māhukona
Data gathered from the following:County of Hawai‘i Planning Dept.Pictometry International Corp.
County of Hawai‘i Dept. of FinanceProperty Management Division
Note: The ‘parcels’ layer is intended to be used for visual purposes only andshould not be used for boundary interpretations or other spatial analysis beyondthe limitations of the data. The ‘parcels’ data layer does not contain metesand bounds described accuracy. Therefore, please use caution whenviewing this data. Overlaying this layer with other data layers that maynot have used this layer as a base may not produce precise results.GPS and imagery data will not overlay exactly.
PRIORITY #5
(356 points out of possible 432)
Niuli‘i
(North Kohala)
COUNTY OF HAWAI‘I
PUBLIC ACCESS, OPEN SPACE AND NATURAL RESOURCES PRESERVATION COMMISSION
2015 PRIORITIZED PROPERTIES
(DECEMBER 28, 2015)
Tax
Map Key/
Acreage
Anticipated Use
Significance
Special Opportunity
for Acquisition
& Management
5-2-01:20 (23.25)
5-2-01:25 (24.888)
Cultural practices
Fishing
Hiking
Natural seedbank for native
trees (Hala, Hau, Noni)
Ancient heiau site
Archaeological studies show settlements
dating back to 1250
Pre-contact and post-contact historical sites
Culturally significant Hala grove
Cliff where Kolea (Pacific Golden Plover) nest
Trail recognized by Na Ala Hele
Contiguous with Keokea Beach
Park (would expand park)
Possible partnership with
Hawaiian Islands Land
Trust
Kohala organizations willing to
assist with management
Land is listed for sale
(photo courtesy of Toni Withington)
(3) 5-2-001:025
(3) 5-2-001:020
KEOKEA PARK RDAKONI PULE HWYPONI PONI PLBUS STOP RDOLD RAILROAD RD±#5. Niuli‘i
Data gathered from the following:County of Hawai‘i Planning Dept.Pictometry International Corp.
County of Hawai‘i Dept. of FinanceProperty Management Division
Note: The ‘parcels’ layer is intended to be used for visual purposes only andshould not be used for boundary interpretations or other spatial analysis beyondthe limitations of the data. The ‘parcels’ data layer does not contain metesand bounds described accuracy. Therefore, please use caution whenviewing this data. Overlaying this layer with other data layers that maynot have used this layer as a base may not produce precise results.GPS and imagery data will not overlay exactly.
PRIORITY #6
(339 points out of possible 432)
Lamaloloa
(North Kohala)
COUNTY OF HAWAI‘I
PUBLIC ACCESS, OPEN SPACE AND NATURAL RESOURCES PRESERVATION COMMISSION
2015 PRIORITIZED PROPERTIES
(DECEMBER 28, 2015)
Tax
Map Key/
Acreage
Anticipated Use
Significance
Special Opportunity
for Acquisition
& Management
5-7-01:20 (35.345)
Recreation, cultural practices,
gathering, fishing, hiking,
picnicking
Many archaeological and cultural sites
in the area have been relatively
untouched since the early 1900’s
The Ala Loa passes through this parcel
Land is for sale and is the only private
parcel within six-mile corridor of State
and County lands
Six North Kohala non-profits are
available to steward
Kohala Lihikai has offered to work
with landowner and community to
assist with purchase
(photo courtesy of Toni Withington)
(3) 5-7-001:020
AKONI PULE HWY±#6. Lamaloloa
Data gathered from the following:County of Hawai‘i Planning Dept.Pictometry International Corp.
County of Hawai‘i Dept. of FinanceProperty Management Division
Note: The ‘parcels’ layer is intended to be used for visual purposes only andshould not be used for boundary interpretations or other spatial analysis beyondthe limitations of the data. The ‘parcels’ data layer does not contain metesand bounds described accuracy. Therefore, please use caution whenviewing this data. Overlaying this layer with other data layers that maynot have used this layer as a base may not produce precise results.GPS and imagery data will not overlay exactly.
PRIORITY #7
(315 points out of possible 432)
Keawenui
(North Kohala)
COUNTY OF HAWAI‘I
PUBLIC ACCESS, OPEN SPACE AND NATURAL RESOURCES PRESERVATION COMMISSION
2015 PRIORITIZED PROPERTIES
(DECEMBER 28, 2015)
Tax
Map Key/
Acreage Anticipated Use
Significance
Special Opportunity
for Acquisition
& Management
5-8-01:09 (166.046)
Public access to the
shoreline
Preservation of cultural
and natural resources
Significant cultural and
historic sites
Pristine coves, water caves and
reefs
Large kiawe forest and native
plants
Eight North Kohala community groups willing
to undertake stewardship of public access
Native Hawaiian groups willing to work with
historic and cultural interpretation and
preservation
Management cooperation of the National Park
Service, Ala Kahakai National Historic
Trail
(photo courtesy of Toni Withington)
(3) 5-8-001:009 AK
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±#7. Keawenui
Data gathered from the following:County of Hawai‘i Planning Dept.Pictometry International Corp.
County of Hawai‘i Dept. of FinanceProperty Management Division
Note: The ‘parcels’ layer is intended to be used for visual purposes only andshould not be used for boundary interpretations or other spatial analysis beyondthe limitations of the data. The ‘parcels’ data layer does not contain metesand bounds described accuracy. Therefore, please use caution whenviewing this data. Overlaying this layer with other data layers that maynot have used this layer as a base may not produce precise results.GPS and imagery data will not overlay exactly.
PRIORITY #8
(309 points out of possible 432)
Kukuipahu-Ha‘ena
Corridor
(North Kohala)
COUNTY OF HAWAI‘I
PUBLIC ACCESS, OPEN SPACE AND NATURAL RESOURCES PRESERVATION COMMISSION
2015 PRIORITIZED PROPERTIES
(DECEMBER 28, 2015)
Tax Map Key/
Acreage
Anticipated Use
Significance
Special Opportunity
for Acquisition
& Management
5-6-01:13 (30.892), 16 (13), 18 (24.327), 42
(24.302), 49 (.44), 50 (1.5), 65 (1.44), 89
(7.253), 90 (11.216), 91 (20.456), 92
(13.509), 93 (18.377), 94 (24.006), 95
(61.952), 96 (53.462), 97 (109.149), 98
(24.281), 99 (20.283), 100 (20.22), 101
(21.441), 102 (20.031), 103 (515.73), 105
(46.669), 106 (30.722), 107 (29.184), 108
(25.745), 109 (24.114), 110 (28.565), 111
(21.137), 112 (137.756), 113 (21.316) , 114
(21.752), 115 (20.171), 116 (20.039), 117
(20.775), 118 (21.601), 119 (20.195), 120
(21.152), 121 (20.795), 122 (6.618)
Public access for
fishing, traditional
plant and shoreline
gathering, hiking,
picnicking and
camping
Study and protection
of cultural and
historic sites
Preservation of open
space vistas
Area was the food base for Kamehameha I
and is rich in opportunities to study how the
Kohala Field System was able to support a
massive population
Full of intact historic sites including villages
and shrines that have yet to be interpreted
Provides a significant buffer between
development and the ocean, protecting the
reefs and aquatic resources
Provides a refuge for the area’s endangered
plants and animals and preserves one of the
largest kiawe forests on the island
Majority owner willing to
talk about possible
preservation of the land
Strong support for
acquisition as well as long-
term maintenance from
multiple community
organizations
(photo courtesy of Toni Withington)
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±#8. Kukuipah u- Hā ‘ena Corridor
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County of Hawai‘i Dept. of Finance Property Managem ent Division
Note: The ‘parcels’ layer is intended to be u sed for visu al pu rposes only and shou ld not be u sed for bou ndary interpretations or other spatial analysis beyond the limitations of the data. The ‘parcels’ data layer does not contain metes and bou nds described accu racy. Therefore, please u se cau tion whenviewing this data. Overlaying this layer with other data layers that may not have u sed this layer as a base may not produ ce precise resu lts.GPS and imagery data will not overlay exactly.
PRIORITY #9
(236 points out of possible 432)
Lands of Kalihi
(South Kona)
COUNTY OF HAWAI‘I
PUBLIC ACCESS, OPEN SPACE AND NATURAL RESOURCES PRESERVATION COMMISSION
2015 PRIORITIZED PROPERTIES
(DECEMBER 28, 2015)
Tax
Map Key/
Acreage Anticipated Use Significance
Special Opportunity
for Acquisition
& Management
8-9-03:05 (220.382)
8-9-10:01 (22.644)
8-9-10:02 (11.28)
8-9-10:08 (1.144)
Potential additional access point to the
historic coastal trail that runs from
Miloli‘i Village to Honomalino Bay
Protection of a buffer zone and
watershed lands between Hwy. 11 and
the coastal area
Preservation of a scenic ocean vista
Preservation of potential archaeological
sites
The property stretches from the
highway to the coastline, offering the
potential to develop a new point of
access and a potential improvement
over the current trail, which can be
hazardous
County acquisition would preserve
the undeveloped nature of the parcel
This is a foreclosed
property. The owner/lender
is anxious to sell and has
priced the property below
other comparable
properties in the area
(photo courtesy of Alex Kelepolo)
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(3) 8-9-010:001
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OHANA RDMILOLII RD±#9. Lands of Kalihi
Data gathered from the following:County of Hawai‘i Planning Dept.Pictometry International Corp.
County of Hawai‘i Dept. of FinanceProperty Management Division
Note: The ‘parcels’ layer is intended to be used for visual purposes only andshould not be used for boundary interpretations or other spatial analysis beyondthe limitations of the data. The ‘parcels’ data layer does not contain metesand bounds described accuracy. Therefore, please use caution whenviewing this data. Overlaying this layer with other data layers that maynot have used this layer as a base may not produce precise results.GPS and imagery data will not overlay exactly.
COUNTY OF HAWAI‘I
PUBLIC ACCESS, OPEN SPACE AND
NATURAL RESOURCES PRESERVATION COMMISSION (PONC)
SUMMARY OF 2015 ACQUISITIONS
Hāwī Banyan Trees Property
North Kohala District
On February 13th 2015, the County of Hawai‘i
completed its tenth purchase utilizing funds from the
Public Access, Open Space and Natural Resources
Preservation Fund (FUND). The purchase price was
$750,000.00 for .911 acre further identified as Tax
Map Key: (3) 5-5-15:42.
The parcel is located in the entrance to Hāwī town
adjacent to the Hāwī Farmers Market where
community fairs and events are held and acquiring
this parcel ensures that open space is maintained and
preserved. This area also served as the former home
of the Kohala Fair, village green and informal town
square for more than 50 years.
With this completed acquisition, the County now owns a total of 1261.0715 acres of land purchased
with the FUND and to date has received a total of $5,598,838.77 in grant monies by leveraging
funds with State and Federal sources.
HAWI RDAKONI PULE HWY
(3) 5-5-015:042
±Hāwī Banyan Trees Property
Data gathered from the following:County of Hawai‘i Planning Dept.Pictometry International Corp.
County of Hawai‘i Dept. of FinanceProperty Management Division
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COUNTY OF HAWAI‘I PUBLIC ACCESS, OPEN SPACE AND NATURAL RESOURCES PRESERVATION COMMISSION (PONC)STATUS OF PROPERTIES ON PAST PRIORITIZED LISTS FROM 2006-2014 (DECEMBER 28, 2015) 1 POHOIKI BAY (PUNA) RANK YEAR TAX MAP KEY(S)/ ACREAGE RESOLUTION #PURCHASE PRICEMATCHING FUNDSSTATUS#1 2010 1-3-08:Por. 34 (approx. 26.782) 71 11 $1,602,500.00 N/A Acquisition is pending upon completion of due diligence requirements. VACATIONLAND LAND TRUST PROPERTY RANK YEAR TAX MAP KEY(S)/ ACREAGE RESOLUTION #PURCHASE PRICEMATCHING FUNDSSTATUS#7 2012 1-4-02:22 (322.17) 201 13 $2,660,000.00 $1,330,000.00 Property ranked #3 by the Legacy Land#1 2013 *(State – DLNRConservation Commissionon 12/05/14LLCP)and awarded$1,330,00.00.CAPE KUMUKAHI RANK YEAR TAX MAP KEY(S)/ ACREAGE RESOLUTION #PURCHASE PRICEMATCHING FUNDSSTATUS#6 2006 1-4-02:52 (80.73) 288 07 N/A N/A Not being pursued at this time. WAI‘ELE RANK YEAR TAX MAP KEY(S)/ ACREAGE RESOLUTION #PURCHASE PRICEMATCHING FUNDSSTATUS#7 #4 2006 2008 1-4-03:03 (113.595) 1-4-03:37 (51.739) 286 07 N/A N/A Not being pursued at this time. *Legacy Land Conservation Program
COUNTY OF HAWAI‘I PUBLIC ACCESS, OPEN SPACE AND NATURAL RESOURCES PRESERVATION COMMISSION (PONC)STATUS OF PROPERTIES ON PAST PRIORITIZED LISTS FROM 2006-2014 (DECEMBER 28, 2015) 2 HONOLULU LANDING RANK YEAR TAX MAP KEY(S)/ ACREAGE RESOLUTION #PURCHASE PRICEMATCHING FUNDSSTATUS#5 #3 2006 2008 1-4-03:19 (30) 1-4-03:20 (334.409) 287 07 N/A N/A Not being pursued at this time. VACATIONLANDS/WAI‘OPAE RANK YEAR TAX MAP KEY(S)/ ACREAGE RESOLUTION #PURCHASE PRICEMATCHING FUNDSSTATUS#12 2012 1-4-68:07 (.1837) 1-4-68:08 (.1837) N/AN/AN/AAwaiting resolution.WAI‘OPAE/VACATIONLANDS RANK YEAR TAX MAP KEY(S)/ ACREAGE RESOLUTION #PURCHASE PRICEMATCHING FUNDSSTATUS#13 2012 1-4-68:33 (.1838) N/A N/A N/A Awaiting resolution. LANDS ADJACENT TO AHALANUI PARK & THE HOT POND RANK YEAR TAX MAP KEY(S)/ ACREAGE RESOLUTION #PURCHASE PRICEMATCHING FUNDSSTATUS#13 2013 1-4-93:42 (2.045) 419 14 N/A N/A Not being pursued at this time. THE GAPP PROPERTY RANK YEAR TAX MAP KEY(S)/ ACREAGE RESOLUTION #PURCHASE PRICEMATCHING FUNDSSTATUS#12 2014 1-5-10:32 (5.586) 451 14 N/A N/A Property will be acquired by the County with another funding source; PONC funds will not be used.
COUNTY OF HAWAI‘I PUBLIC ACCESS, OPEN SPACE AND NATURAL RESOURCES PRESERVATION COMMISSION (PONC)STATUS OF PROPERTIES ON PAST PRIORITIZED LISTS FROM 2006-2014 (DECEMBER 28, 2015) 3 HILO BAYFRONT TRAILS (SOUTH HILO) RANK YEAR TAX MAP KEY(S)/ ACREAGE RESOLUTION #PURCHASE PRICEMATCHING FUNDSSTATUS#11 2012 2-2-53:20 (1.1954) N/AN/AN/AAwaiting resolution. ACREAGE ADJACENT TO HILO MUNICIPAL GOLF COURSE RANK YEAR TAX MAP KEY(S)/ ACREAGE RESOLUTION #PURCHASE PRICEMATCHING FUNDSSTATUS#13 2014 2-4-02:73 (19.36) N/A N/A N/A Awaiting resolution. HONOLI‘I BEACH RANK YEAR TAX MAP KEY(S)/ ACREAGE RESOLUTION #PURCHASE PRICEMATCHING FUNDSSTATUS#6 2013 2-6-25:01 (0.25) N/A N/AN/AAwaiting resolution.HĀMĀKUA SPRINGS AGRICULTURAL CONSERVATION EASEMENT RANK YEAR TAX MAP KEY(S)/ ACREAGE RESOLUTION #PURCHASE PRICEMATCHING FUNDSSTATUS#3 2010 2-8-04:05 (264.942) N/A N/A N/A 12/7/2011 - Request withdrawn by HILT on behalf of the landowner. MAULUA GULCH (NORTH HILO) RANK YEAR TAX MAP KEY(S)/ ACREAGE RESOLUTION #PURCHASE PRICEMATCHING FUNDSSTATUS#8 2011 3-4-02:04 (997.54) 3-7-01:11 (992.77) N/AN/AN/AAwaiting resolution.
COUNTY OF HAWAI‘I PUBLIC ACCESS, OPEN SPACE AND NATURAL RESOURCES PRESERVATION COMMISSION (PONC)STATUS OF PROPERTIES ON PAST PRIORITIZED LISTS FROM 2006-2014 (DECEMBER 28, 2015) 4 WAIPI‘O LOOKOUT (HĀMĀKUA) RANK YEAR TAX MAP KEY(S)/ ACREAGE RESOLUTION #PURCHASE PRICEMATCHING FUNDS STATUS#3 2006 4-8-04:06 (1.804) 427 06 $900,000.00 (+ closing costs) N/A Warranty Deed executed on October 5, 2007 and recorded with the BOC on October 12, 2007, Doc. No. 2007-181174. NIULI‘I (NORTH KOHALA) RANK YEAR TAX MAP KEY(S)/ ACREAGE RESOLUTION #PURCHASE PRICEMATCHING FUNDS STATUS#3 #2 #2 #3 2011 2012 2013 2014 5-2-01:20 (23.25) 5-2-01:25 (24.888) 328 15 N/A N/A Not being pursued at this time. HAPU‘U TO KAPANAI‘A CULTURAL CORRIDOR RANK YEAR TAX MAP KEY(S)/ ACREAGE RESOLUTION #PURCHASE PRICEMATCHING FUNDS STATUS#4 #2 #6 2010 2011 2012 5-2-07:04 (74.733), 27 (8.363) (formerly 5-3-07:28) 327 15 N/A N/A Not being pursued at this time. #3 2013 5-3-07:22 (22.082), 23 #2 2014 (23.598), 26 (18.91), 32 (7), 33 (7) HALELUA RANK YEAR TAX MAP KEY(S)/ ACREAGE RESOLUTION #PURCHASE PRICEMATCHING FUNDS STATUS#3 #1 2012 2014 5-3-07:10 (50.312) 326 15 N/A N/A Not being pursued at this time.
COUNTY OF HAWAI‘I PUBLIC ACCESS, OPEN SPACE AND NATURAL RESOURCES PRESERVATION COMMISSION (PONC)STATUS OF PROPERTIES ON PAST PRIORITIZED LISTS FROM 2006-2014 (DECEMBER 28, 2015) 5 BANYAN TREES PARK AREA, HĀWĪ TOWN CENTER RANK YEAR TAX MAP KEY(S)/ ACREAGE RESOLUTION #PURCHASE PRICEMATCHING FUNDSSTATUS#8 2013 5-5-15:42 (.911) 332 14 $750,000.00 (+ closing costs) N/A Warranty Deed executed on February 13, 2015 and recorded with the BOC on February 20, 2015, Doc. No. T-9181201. KUKUIPAHU-HĀ‘ENA CORRIDOR RANK YEAR TAX MAP KEY(S)/ ACREAGE RESOLUTION#PURCHASE PRICE MATCHING FUNDS STATUS #2 #7 #5 2007 2009 2011 5-6-01:13 (30.892), 16 (13), 18 (24.327), 42 (24.302), 49 (.44), 50 (1.5), 65 (1.44), 89 (7.253), 90 (11.216), 91 (20.456), 92 (13.509), 93 (18.377), 94 (24.006), 95 (61.952), 96 (53.462), 97 (109.149), 98 (24.281), 99 (20.283), 100 (20.22), 101 (21.441), 102(20.031), 103(515.73), 105(46.669), 106N/AN/A N/A Awaiting resolution. #8 2012 (30.722), 107 (29.184), 108 (25.745), 109 (24.114), 110 (28.565), 111#9 #7 2013 2014 (21.137), 112 (137.756), (113 (21.316), 114 (21.752), 115 (20.171), 116(20.039), 117 (20.775), 118 (21.601), 119 (20.195), 120 (21.152), 121(20.795), 122 (6.618)PA‘O‘O RANK YEAR TAX MAP KEY(S)/ ACREAGE RESOLUTION #PURCHASE PRICEMATCHING FUNDSSTATUS#1 2007 5-7-01:05 (10.61) 616 08 $ 1,890,000.00 $945,000.00 Limited Warranty Deed executed on #2 2008 338 10(+ closingcosts)(State – DLNROctober19, 2010 andrecordedwith the#2 2009 LLCP) BOC onNovember15, 2010, Doc. No.$945,000.00 (PONC Fund) 2010-175003.
COUNTY OF HAWAI‘I PUBLIC ACCESS, OPEN SPACE AND NATURAL RESOURCES PRESERVATION COMMISSION (PONC)STATUS OF PROPERTIES ON PAST PRIORITIZED LISTS FROM 2006-2014 (DECEMBER 28, 2015) 6 LAPAKAHI RANK YEAR TAX MAP KEY(S)/ ACREAGE RESOLUTION #PURCHASE PRICEMATCHING FUNDSSTATUS#3 2009 5-7-01:11 (17.05)N/A $2,500,000.00 (+ closing costs) $1,250,000.00 (State – DLNR LLCP) Warranty Deed executed on February 23, 2011 and recorded with the BOC on March 18, 2011, Doc. No. 2011- 045766 to the State, DLNR. These lands are now incorporated into the existing Lapakahi Historical Park. $1,250,000.00 (Federal – *NOAA CELCP) *National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Coastal and Estuarine Land Conservation ProgramLAMALOLOA RANK YEAR TAX MAP KEY(S)/ ACREAGE RESOLUTION #PURCHASE PRICEMATCHING FUNDSSTATUS#7 #6 2013 2014 5-7-01:20 (35.345) N/A N/A N/AAwaiting resolution.MĀHUKONA HISTORICAL AREA RANK YEAR TAX MAP KEY(S)/ ACREAGE RESOLUTION #PURCHASE PRICEMATCHING FUNDSSTATUS#3 2007 5-7-02:11 (232.852) N/AN/AN/AAwaiting resolution.#8 2009 5-7-03:01 (.05) #4 2011 5-7-03:02 (67.449) #5 2012 5-7-03:03 (30.3921) #5 #4 2013 2014 5-7-03:07 (.062) 5-7-03:08 (.172) 5-7-03:10 (102.295) 5-7-03:18 (.07)
COUNTY OF HAWAI‘I PUBLIC ACCESS, OPEN SPACE AND NATURAL RESOURCES PRESERVATION COMMISSION (PONC)STATUS OF PROPERTIES ON PAST PRIORITIZED LISTS FROM 2006-2014 (DECEMBER 28, 2015) 7 K P KEAWENUI ACCESS EASEMENT RANK YEAR TAX MAP KEY(S)/ ACREAGE RESOLUTION #PURCHASE PRICEMATCHING FUNDSSTATUS#2 2010 5-8-01:09 N/A N/A N/A Awaiting resolution. #6 2011 (to be determined) #10 2012 #11 #5 2013 2014 KAIHOLENA RANK YEAR TAX MAP KEY(S)/ ACREAGE RESOLUTION #PURCHASE PRICEMATCHING FUNDSSTATUS#4 #6 2007 2009 5-8-01:11 (71.188) 5-8-01:19 (44.030) 5-8-01:20 (36.340) 5-8-01:24 (0.057) Access 644 08 (North Parcels) 166 11 (South Parcels)$6,541,680.00 (+ closing costs) N/A Warranty Deed executed on January 14, 2010 and recorded with the BOC on January 28, 2010, Doc. No. 2010-012378. 5-8-01:21 (37.206) $3,991,000.00 $1,432,088.77 Warranty Deed executed on June 25, 5-8-01:22 (39.34) (+ closingcosts)(State – DLNR2013 and recorded with the BOC on5-8-01:25 (0.069) Access LLCP)June 28, 2013,$2,558,911.23 (PONC Fund) Doc. No. A-49270653.5-8-01:23 (34.628) 5-8-01:25 (0.069) Access $2,094,000.00 $1,449,555.00 (State – DLNR LLCP) Warranty Deed executed on August 31, 2015 and recorded with the BOC on November 5, 2015, Doc. No. A-57870292.
COUNTY OF HAWAI‘I PUBLIC ACCESS, OPEN SPACE AND NATURAL RESOURCES PRESERVATION COMMISSION (PONC)STATUS OF PROPERTIES ON PAST PRIORITIZED LISTS FROM 2006-2014 (DECEMBER 28, 2015) 8 K K P P ‘O‘OMA II (NORTH KONA) RANK YEAR TAX MAP KEY( ACREAGE S)/ RESOLUTION # PURCHASE PRICE MATCHING FUNDS STATUS #5 2007 7-3-09:04 (217.566) 276 12 $6,200,000.00 $2,000,000.00 Warranty Deed executed on December #7 2011 7-3-09:22 (83) 291 12(+ closingcosts)(private donation20, 2013 and recorded with the BOC#1 2012 (parcel 4) $4,200,000.00 (PONC Fund) from Kohanaikion December31, 2013,#14 2012 (parcel 22) Shores, LLC) Doc. No. A-51130112.KONAS PEOPLE PARK RANK YEAR TAX MAP KEY(S)/ ACREAGE RESOLUTION #PURCHASE PRICEMATCHING FUNDSSTATUS#9 2014 7-5-10:54 (7.33) N/AN/AN/AAwaiting resolution.PUAPUA‘A RANK YEAR TAX MAP KEY(S)/ ACREAGE RESOLUTION # PURCHASE PRICEMATCHING FUNDSSTATUS #5 2008 7-5-20:22 (4.2004) 404 06 N/A N/A Not being pursued at this time. #4 2013 7-5-20:24 (3.0780) (preservation7-5-20:28 (.0329) purposes)7-5-20:34 (5.3275) BANYAN’S BEACH RANK YEAR TAX MAP KEY(S)/ ACREAGE RESOLUTION #PURCHASE PRICEMATCHING FUNDSSTATUS#1 2011 7-6-15:23 <10,000 sq. ft. 240 12 N/A N/A Not being pursued at this time.
COUNTY OF HAWAI‘I PUBLIC ACCESS, OPEN SPACE AND NATURAL RESOURCES PRESERVATION COMMISSION (PONC)STATUS OF PROPERTIES ON PAST PRIORITIZED LISTS FROM 2006-2014 (DECEMBER 28, 2015) 9 ADJACENT PROPERTY TO HALE HALAWAI O HŌLUALOA RANK YEAR TAX MAP KEY(S)/ ACREAGE RESOLUTION #PURCHASE PRICEMATCHING FUNDSSTATUS#10 2014 7-6-16:32 (0.0942) N/AN/AN/AAwaiting resolution.KINGMAN TRUST RANK YEAR TAX MAP KEY(S)/ ACREAGE RESOLUTION #PURCHASE PRICEMATCHING FUNDSSTATUS#4 2009 7-7-08:20 (1.3017) 372 10 $2,800,000.00 (+ closing costs) (PONC Fund) N/A Warranty Deed executed on February 23, 2012 and recorded with the BOC on February 28, 2012, Doc. No. T-8093172. 7-7-08:31 (4.71) $420,000.00 (+ closing costs) (PONC Fund) Warranty Deed executed on February 23, 2012 and recorded with the BOC on February 28, 2012, Doc. No. A-44410450.7-7-08:100 (.1722) 373 10 $360,000.00 (+ closing costs) (County P&R) N/A Warranty Deed executed on February 23, 2012 and recorded with the BOC on February 28, 2012, Doc. No. A-44410451. WHITE SANDS MAUKA RANK YEAR TAX MAP KEY(S)/ ACREAGE RESOLUTION #PURCHASE PRICEMATCHING FUNDSSTATUS#10 2013 7-7-08:21 (10.617) 7-7-08:23 (.1578) 423 14 $3,000,000.00 (+ closing costs) N/A Warranty Deed executed on October 6, 2014 and recorded with the BOC on October 10, 2014, Doc. No. A- 53960444.
COUNTY OF HAWAI‘I PUBLIC ACCESS, OPEN SPACE AND NATURAL RESOURCES PRESERVATION COMMISSION (PONC)STATUS OF PROPERTIES ON PAST PRIORITIZED LISTS FROM 2006-2014 (DECEMBER 28, 2015) 10 MANINI BEACH PARK PROJECT (SOUTH KONA) RANK YEAR TAX MAP KEY(S)/ ACREAGE RESOLUTION #PURCHASE PRICEMATCHING FUNDSSTATUS#15 2013 8-2-06:27 (.7481) 8-2-06:28 (.2111) N/AN/AN/AAwaiting resolution.HCC FARMS, LLC (Conservation Easement) RANK YEAR TAX MAP KEY(S)/ ACREAGE RESOLUTION #PURCHASE PRICEMATCHING FUNDSSTATUS#12 #8 2013 2014 8-2-11:02 (67.582) 8-2-11:23 (1.414) N/AN/AN/AAwaiting resolution.WAIKAKU‘U PARK RANK YEAR TAX MAP KEY(S)/ ACREAGE RESOLUTION #PURCHASE PRICEMATCHING FUNDSSTATUS#9 2012 8-7-08:02 (24.177) 8-7-08:33 (12.71) 8-7-08:34 (35.291) 256 12 N/A N/A Not being pursued at this time. POHUE BAY (KA‘Ū) RANK YEAR TAX MAP KEY(S)/ ACREAGE RESOLUTION #PURCHASE PRICEMATCHING FUNDSSTATUS#2 2006 9-2-01:Portions of various parcels N/AN/AN/AAwaiting resolution.
COUNTY OF HAWAI‘I PUBLIC ACCESS, OPEN SPACE AND NATURAL RESOURCES PRESERVATION COMMISSION (PONC)STATUS OF PROPERTIES ON PAST PRIORITIZED LISTS FROM 2006-2014 (DECEMBER 28, 2015) 11 KAHUKU COASTAL PROPERTY RANK YEAR TAX MAP KEY(S)/ ACREAGE RESOLUTION #PURCHASE PRICEMATCHING FUNDSSTATUS#5 2009 9-2-01:75 (3127.950) 49 11 314 12 $2,600,000.00 $621,245.00 (State – DLNR LLCP) Executed LLCP Grant Agreement on 2/04/13 with contract period ending 2/04/16. $1,214,000.00 (Federal – *USF&W, RLA)Executed RLA Grant on June 5, 2015 with contract period extended to 9/30/16. *United States Fish & Wildlife, Recovery Lands Acquisition GrantGRASSMAN MACADAMIA NUT FARM (Conservation Easement)RANK YEAR TAX MAP KEY(S)/ ACREAGE RESOLUTION #PURCHASE PRICEMATCHING FUNDSSTATUS#14 2013 9-4-05:08 (211.806) N/AN/AN/AAwaiting resolution. KAUNAMANO RANK YEAR TAX MAP KEY(S)/ ACREAGE RESOLUTION # PURCHASE PRICE MATCHING FUNDS STATUS #4 2012 9-5-11:01 (680.18) 9-5-11:04 (200) 9-5-11:05 (.18) 9-5-11:06 (.64) 9-5-12:01 (383.40) 351 14 N/A N/A Awaiting resolution. KAHUA OLOHU RANK YEAR TAX MAP KEY(S)/ ACREAGE RESOLUTION #PURCHASE PRICEMATCHING FUNDSSTATUS#11 2014 9-5-12:05 (13) 287 15 N/A N/A In progress; awaiting appraised value determination.
COUNTY OF HAWAI‘I PUBLIC ACCESS, OPEN SPACE AND NATURAL RESOURCES PRESERVATION COMMISSION (PONC)STATUS OF PROPERTIES ON PAST PRIORITIZED LISTS FROM 2006-2014 (DECEMBER 28, 2015) 12 KĀWĀ/KAWA‘A BAY RANK YEAR TAX MAP KEY(S)/ ACREAGE RESOLUTION #PURCHASE PRICEMATCHING FUNDSSTATUS#1 #1 #1 2006 2008 2009 9-5-16:06 (81.303) 9-5-16:25 (106.38) 9-5-17:05 (363.188) 451 06 198 09 82 11 $3,900,000.00 (+ closing costs) $1,500,000.00 (State – DLNR LLCP) Warranty Deed executed on October 13, 2011 and recorded with the BOC on November 8, 2011, Doc. No. 2011- 184914. $1,893,000.00 (PONC Fund) $507,000.00 (Federal – USF&W, RLA) 9-5-17:07 (234.293) 451 06 240 07 $1,920,000.00 (+ closing costs) $1,214,750.00 (State – DLNR LLCP) Warranty Deed executed on January 24, 2008 and recorded with the BOC on January 30, 2008, Doc. No. 2008-013590. $705,250.00 (PONC Fund) PUNALU‘U (Beach Park and adjacent lands including Ninole Springs & Pond) RANK YEAR TAX MAP KEY(S)/ ACREAGE RESOLUTION #PURCHASE PRICEMATCHING FUNDSSTATUS#4 2006 9-5-19: Coastal pors. of various parcels; 9-6-01:03 (3.573) 06 (5.992), 11 (0.442),1:12 (.188) 169 07 N/A N/A Not being pursued at this time.
County of Hawai‘i
Public Access, Open Space &
Natural Resources Preservation Commission
Acquisition Status Report
(as of 11/09/15)
PONC FUND
AMOUNT (actual including closing
GRANTS AWARDED FUNDED costs/escrow refunds)TOTAL
State of Hawai‘i, Dept. of Land & Natural 1,214,750.00$ 708,557.29$ 1,923,307.29$
Resources, Legacy Land Conservation Program
Kawa‘a, Ka‘ū TMK:9-5-17:07
State of Hawai‘i, Dept. of Land & Natural 945,000.00$ 944,172.44$ 1,889,172.44$
Resources, Legacy Land Conservation Program
Pa‘o‘o, North Kohala TMK:5-7-01:05
State of Hawai‘i, Dept. of Land & Natural 1,500,000.00$ 1,929,004.47$ 3,936,004.47$
Resources, Legacy Land Conservation Program
Federal, U.S. Fish & Wildlife, Recovery Lands 507,000.00$
Acquisition Grant
Kāwā, Ka‘ū, TMK's:9-5-16:06 & 25; 9-5-17:05
State of Hawai‘i, Dept. of Land & Natural 1,432,088.77$ 2,573,715.45$ 4,005,804.22$
Resources, Legacy Land Conservation Program
Kaiholena, North Kohala TMK's:5-8-01:21, 22 & 25
TOTAL GRANTS (AWARDED) = 5,598,838.77$ 6,155,449.65$ 11,754,288.42$
PONC FUND
AMOUNT TO BE (estimated - not
GRANTS PENDING FUNDED including closing costs)TOTAL
State of Hawai‘i, Dept. of Land & Natural 1,330,000.00$ 1,330,000.00$ 2,660,000.00$
Resources, Legacy Land Conservation Program
Wai'opae, Puna TMK: 1-4-02:22
State of Hawai‘i, Dept. of Land & Natural 621,245.00$ 764,755.00$ 2,600,000.00$
Resources, Legacy Land Conservation Program
Federal, U.S. Fish & Wildlife, Recovery Lands 1,214,000.00$
Acquisition Grant
Kahuku Coastal Property, Ka‘ū
TOTAL GRANTS (PENDING) = 3,165,245.00$
TOTAL GRANTS = 8,764,083.77$
PRIVATE PONC FUND (actual including
ACQUISITION (PRIVATE DONATION) DONATION closing costs/escrow refunds)TOTAL
‘O‘oma, North Kona, Hawai‘i 2,000,000.00$ 4,234,933.83$ 6,234,933.83$
TMK:7-3-09:04
TOTAL ACQUISITION (W/DONATION) =6,234,933.83$
2% FUND
(actual - including closing
ACQUISITIONS (NO FUNDING)costs/escrow refunds)TOTAL
Waipi‘o Valley Lookout Parcel -$ 902,120.43$ 902,120.43$
Hāmākua, Hawai‘i; TMK:4-8-04:06
Hāwī Banyan Trees Property, North Kohala -$ 753,612.01$ 753,612.01$
TMK:5-5-15:42
Kaiholena (north), North Kohala, Hawai‘i -$ 6,550,045.82$ 6,550,045.82$
TMK's:5-8-01:11, 19, 20, 24
Kipapa Park, North Kona, Hawai‘i -$ 3,240,026.09$ 3,240,026.09$
TMK's:7-7-08:20, 31
White Sands Mauka, North Kona, Hawai‘i -$ 3,004,150.01$ 3,004,150.01$
TMK's:7-7-08:21, 23
TOTAL ACQUISITIONS (NO FUNDING) = 14,449,954.36$
SUB-TOTAL =32,439,176.61$
GRANTS AWARDED = 5,598,838.77$
PRIVATE DONATION = 2,000,000.00$
TOTAL ACQUISITION COSTS (COUNTY) =24,840,337.84$
District
District/Property/Tax Map Key Zoning Acreage Totals
Hāmākua 1.804
Waipi‘o =
4-8-04:06 Agricultural 1.804
North Kohala 239.751
Hāwī Banyan Trees Property =
5-5-15:42 Commercial 0.911
Pa‘o‘o =
5-7-01:05 Agricultural 10.61
Kaiholena =
(north) 5-8-01:11 Agricultural 71.188
(north) 5-8-01:19 "44.030
(north) 5-8-01:20 "36.340
(south) 5-8-01:21 37.206
(south) 5-8-01:22 39.340
(north) 5-8-01:24 "0.057
(south) 5-8-01:25 "0.069
North Kona 234.3525
‘O‘oma =
7-3-09:04 Conservation 217.566
Kipapa Park/White Sands Mauka =
7-7-08:20 Hotel 1.3017
7-7-08:21 Residential 10.617
7-7-08:23 Apartment 0.1578
7-7-08:31 Agricultural 4.71
Ka‘ū 785.164
Kāwā =
9-5-16:06 Conservation 81.303
9-5-16:25 "106.380
9-5-17:05 "363.188
9-5-17:07 "234.293
TOTAL ACREAGE ACQUIRED (TO DATE)1261.0715
1 PUNA (Zone 1) COUNTY OF HAWAI‘I PUBLIC ACCESS, OPEN SPACE AND NATURAL RESOURCES PRESERVATION COMMISSION (PONC) COMPREHENSIVE LIST OF PROPERTIES SUBMITTED BY THE PUBLIC (DECEMBER 28, 2015) Year Suggestion Form Submitted Tax Map Key(s) Property(s) 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 x x 1-3-01:54, 74, 83, 84Pāhoa Steam Ventsx 1-3-08Pohoiki Roadx 1-3-08:34Pohoiki Bay, Puna, Hawai‘ix 1-3-45 & adjacent parcelsPualena Craterx x 1-4-02:22, 51 & 88Vacationlands Land Trust/Hara Propertyx 1-4-02:51 & por. 88; 1-4-68:01, 04-20 Kapoho-Vacationland tide poolsx x x 1-4-02:52Cape Kumukahi Regional Parkx 1-4-02:75Lands adjacent to Ahalanui Park and the Hot Pondx x 1-4-03:03 & 37Wai‘elex x 1-4-03:19 & 20Honolulu Landingx 1-4-68:07 & 08Vacationlands/Wai‘opaex 1-4-68:33Wai‘opae/Vacationlandsx 1-4-91Green Lake, Green Mountainx 1-5-10:32The Gapp Propertyx 1-6-90:79; 1-6-91:54Burial Cave (Puna)SOUTH HILO (Zone 2) Year Suggestion Form Submitted Tax Map Key(s) Property(s) 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 x VariousHawai‘i Consolidated Railway (Panaewa to Kapoho)x Zone 2 and 1Hawaiian Consolidated (Railroad Avenue to Kapoho) x (About 250 yards up-stream from Mill Mill Road Water Falls (Pāpa‘ikou)x 2-1Old Railroad Way (Honomū – Pepe‘ekeo)
2 SOUTH HILO (Zone 2) (continued) Year Suggestion Form Submitted Tax Map Key(s) Property(s) 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 201320142015 x 2-1-16:02, 06Mulier lands adjoining Kealoha Park x 2-2-53:20Hilo Bayfront Trails – (Lot to connect to Waiakea Pond) x 2-4-02:73Acreage adjacent to Hilo Municipal Golf CourseN/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A 2-6-12:23, 33; 2-6-14:01; Honoli‘i 2-6-26:03 & 04 (Although included on the Comprehensive List and considered, this property did not originate from a Prioritized List from this Commission. It was included due to the County Council’s passing of Bill No. 06-150 approving its acquisition and Resolution No. 544-06 prioritizing it’s acquisition together with other authorized purchases utilizing the Public Access, Open Space and Natural Resources Preservation Fund)x 2-6-18:01Pu‘u O‘o Ranch (Pi‘ihonua) x 2-6-25:01Honoli‘i Beachx x 2-7-04:118Pāpa‘ikou Mill Beachx 2-7-09Onomea Bay (surrounding lands) x 2-8-04:05Hāmākua Springs Agricultural Conservation Easement x 2-9-02:79 & 81 Hakalau Point x 2-9-02:80; 3-1-01:01, 02, 03; 3-2-Hakalau Mill Site NORTH HILO (Zone 3) Year Suggestion Form Submitted Tax Map Key(s) Property(s) 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 201320142015 x 3-4-02:01 & 03Maulua Gulch x x 3-4-02:04; 3-7-01:11Maulua Gulchx 3-6-05Ka‘awali‘i Gulch x 3-6-05:15Ka‘awali‘i Gulch shoreline x 3-6-05:17 Ka‘awali‘i Gulch x 3-7-01:03Waipunaleix 3-7-01:11Maulua Nui
3 HĀMĀKUA (Zone 4) Year Suggestion Form Submitted Tax Map Key(s) Property(s) 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 201320142015 x Hāmākua Ditchx Kukuihaele Heliport x Lower Cane Haul Road (Waipi‘o, Honoka‘a, Homula) x Public access to Haina Landing and Pā‘auhau Landingx 4-1-06:07Keanakolu Koa Forestsx x 4-2-03:03Koholālele Landing (Pa‘auilo)x 4-3-10:02 & 08; 4-4-14:02 & 03 Botelho Ranch, SC Ranch, KK Ranch (Pu‘u Mali Palila Mitigation Area)x x 4-4-02:04Waika‘alulu Gulch aka Fishtailx 4-4-05:06Pa‘auhau Landingx x 4-4-05:11Kahawaili‘ili‘i Gulchx 4-4-15:02Ka‘ohe Palila Mitigation Areax 4-5-02Haina Landing aka Honoka‘a Landing and nearby areasx x 4-6-02:02Kawela (Kamakamaka Point)x x 4-6-03:21Malanahae aka Malanahae Landingx x 4-7-03:01Kapulena Landing (Opala House)x x 4-7-03:01Springwater next to Kawaikalia gulchx x 4-8-01:01, 04Kukuihaele (Old Landing aka Station & nearby areas) x 4-8-04:06Waipi‘o Lookout Pointx x 4-8-07:15Kukuihaele (Old Quarry and Breakwater)NORTH KOHALA (Zone 5) Year Suggestion Form Submitted Tax Map Key(s) Property(s) 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 201320142015 x Camp 5 between Kohala High & Hāwī Makai to the ocean x Ha‘ena Point, North Kohala x Hālawa (Coastal Makai)
4 NORTH KOHALA (Zone 5) (continued) Year Suggestion Form Submitted Tax Map Key(s) Property(s) 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 201320142015 x Hapu Point, North Kohala x VariousHawai‘i Railway Company (Māhukona to Upolu Point) x Zone 5Hawaiian Railroad Co. (Māhukona, Upolu Point, Kauhola, Niuli‘i)x Kapanai‘a Bayx Kohala Lighthouse, Ka‘ahola Point x VariousNorth Kohala Coast Historic and Cultural Corridorx Pololu & Pololu flats surrounding access trail into the valleyx Pololu Valley Lookoutx Property makai of Kohala Intermediate Schoolx Queen’s Bath – Mauka of Hālawa campx 5-1-04:29Pololū Trailx 5-2 (Niuli‘i) to 5-5 (Puakea) North Kohala, windward shoreline (from Puakea Ranch to Kēōkea Park)x 5-2-01:14 & 16Kupalaha Heiau (adjacent to Kēōkea Beach Park) x xxx 5-2-01:20 & 25Niuli‘ix 5-2-02:08 & 5-2-05:18Kamehameha Pond (N. Kohala) x x x xxx 5-2-07:04, 27; 5-3-07:22, 23, 26, 32, 33 Hāpu‘u to Kapanai‘a Cultural Corridorx 5-3-07:Por. 01, 21, 24, 25, 27, 28 Public access road to Kapanai‘a Bay x xx 5-3-07:10Haleluax 5-3-07:22Hale o Ka‘ili Heiaux 5-3-07:26 & 28Kapalama Heiaux 5-5-05:04, 05, 17; 5-6-01:27, 56 Access to Mo‘okini Heiau and Kamehameha birth sitex 5-5-07:37Hō‘ea Flat, North Kohala x 5-5-15:42Banyan Trees Park Area, Hāwī Town Center x 5-6-01:74Old Coast Guard Road to Hono‘ipu Landingx 5-6-01:75Kukuipahu Heiau
5 NORTH KOHALA (Zone 5) (continued) Year Suggestion Form Submitted Tax Map Key(s) Property(s) 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 201320142015 x x x x x x xxx 5-6-01:13, 16, 18, 42, 49, 50, 89-110, Kukuipahu-Ha‘ena Corridorx x x 5-7-01:05Pa‘o‘ox x 5-7-01:11Lapakahi State Historical Park Area (Reish property) xxx 5-7-01:20Lamaloloax 5-7-01:20Lapakahi State Historical Park Area (Gordy property) x x x x x x xxx 5-7-02:11; 5-7-03:01, 02, 03, 07, 08, 10, Māhukona Historical Area (Kamano, Kou, Hihiu, Kamoa)x x x x x xxx 5-8-01:09Keawenui Access Easementx x x x x 5-8-01:11; 5-8-01:19-23Kaiholenax 5-8-02:01Kehena Ditch Road SOUTH KOHALA (Zone 6) Year Suggestion Form Submitted Tax Map Key(s) Property(s) 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 201320142015 x Haleino Heiau, South Kohala x N/ASandalwood Conservation Buffer Zonex Waimea Trail Systemx 6-2-02:06Mau‘umae Beach (Queen Emma Estate coastal parcel)x 6-4-01:60Homestead Road Trail (S. Kohala)x 6-4-02:137White Road Trail x 6-5 and 6-6Waimea Trails & Greenwaysx 6-5-01:20Hōkū‘ula Battleground x 6-5-01:20Waimea Pu‘ux 6-6-01Puakō-Waimea Trailx 6-6-01:02, 06 & 48Waimea Field Systemx 6-6-03:06Waimea Streamside Park
6 SOUTH KOHALA (Zone 6) (continued) Year Suggestion Form Submitted Tax Map Key(s) Property(s) 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 201320142015 x x 6-6-05:27Lalamilo Farm Lots Perimeter Buffer Zonex 6-7-01:Por. 03Ke‘āmukux 6-7-02Waimea Town Center Equestrian Trail (S. Kohala)x 6-8-01:01South Kohala Regional Park x 6-8-01:01Waimea District Park x 6-8-01:22Puakō Forest Project NORTH KONA (Zone 7) Year Suggestion Form Submitted Tax Map Key(s) Property(s)2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 201320142015 x Judd Trail (Ali‘i Dr. to Mamalahoa Hwy.)x Kapalaoa coast at border of North Kona & South Kohalax Wai‘aha/Honl’sx Wungs Ranch x VariousWest Hawai‘i Railway (Lanihau to Kalukalu)x VariousAli‘i Drivex 7-1-02Kīholo Bayx 7-1-03:10Waikoloa Southx 7-2Hualālai Summitx 7-2-03 & 7-2-04:04 & 14Puhi a Pelex 7-2-04Makalawenax 7-2-05Mahai‘ula to Hualālaix x x x x x x 7-3-09:04 & 22‘O‘oma IIx 7-4-20Kealakehe Regional Park x 7-5Kona and Ka‘ū Railway/West Hawai‘i Railroad (Hualalai Road-Kuakini Hwy. – Ono‘uli) x 7-5-10:54Konas People Parkx x x 7-5-20:22, 24, 28, 34Puapua‘a
7 NORTH KONA (Zone 7) (continued) Year Suggestion Form Submitted Tax Map Key(s) Property(s) 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 201320142015 x 7-6-15:23Banyan’s Beach x 7-6-16:13State of Hawai‘i Road Remnant at Hale Halewai o Hōlualoax x x 7-6-16:32Adjacent property to Hale Halawai o Hōlualoax 7-7-04:12, 51, 52, 54Kamoa Point x 7-7-08:20, 31, 100Lucile P. Kingman Trust x 7-7-08:21 & 23White Sands Maukax 7-8-01:por. 03Pu‘u Lehua Ranch sandalwood forestx 7-8-13Ke‘eku Heiau SOUTH KONA (Zone 8) Year Suggestion Form Submitted Tax Map Key(s) Property(s) 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 201320142015 x Kauleolix Keopuka x 8-2-06:27 & 28Manini Beach Park Project xx 8-2-11:02 & 23HCC Farms, LLCx 8-2-15:01; 8-2-02:01Takashiba Nut Farm in Cook’s Landing, Capt. Cookx 8-3; 8-4Hōnaunau & South Kona Forest Reservex 8-3-04Add a bike/foot path on conservation land (Honalo to Kekaha)x 8-3-06Ke‘ei Beachx 8-7-12:01 & 03; 8-7-01:06 North American Properties (Ka‘apana, Olelo Moana, Ka‘ohe) x 8-7-08:02, 33 & 34Waikaku‘u Park – South Konax 8-8-01South Kona Forest Reserve (Yee Hop) x 8-9-03:05; 8-9-10:01, 02, 08 & 09 Lands of Kalihi
8 KA‘Ū (Zone 9) Year Suggestion Form Submitted Tax Map Key(s) Property(s) 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 201320142015 x Below Hawaiian Ranchos Multiple beaches below Ocean View, Hawai‘i 96737x Punalu‘u to Manuka Bayx 9-1; 9-2; 9-3; 9-4; 9-5 (coastal Ka‘ū Coast x 9-2-01:01Pōhue Beachx 9-2-01:72Paradise of South Kona, LLC x 9-2-01:75Kahuku Coastal Propertyx x 9-2-01:75Pōhue Bayx 9-2-02Road to the Sea, Ka‘ūx 9-3-01Ka Lae (South Point)x 9-3-01Naohuleahua “Two Bald Men Village”x 9-3-01 to 9-4-01Ka Lae to Kawalu (Ka‘ū Coast)x 9-4-02:03Ka‘ū Dryland Forest & ancient Hawaiian home sites x 9-4-05:08Grassman Macadamia Nut Farmx 9-5-05:08, 13, 14, 15, 18, 20; 9-6-03:06, Ka‘ū Forest Reservex 9-5-07Waikapunax 9-5-08:01Nā‘ālehu/Wai‘ohinu (native forest above communities) x 9-5-11:01, 04, 05, 06; 9-5-12:01 Kaunamano, Ka‘ū x 9-5-12:05Kahua Olohu x 9-5-14:29 & 60Whittington Park @ Honu‘apox x 9-5-16:06 & 25; 9-5-17:05 & 07 Kāwā/Kawa‘a Bayx 9-5-18Pu‘u Makanau; Pu‘u Pakuax 9-5-19Nīnole, Ka‘ūx x 9-5-19: coastal portions of various parcels; 9-6-Punalu‘u Beach Park and adjacent lands (including Nīnole Springs and pond) x 9-8-02Great Crack – Ka‘ū (southwest rift of Kilauea volcano) x x N/AHawaiian Kingdom
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Process for Property Acquisition with Funds from the Public Access,
Open Space and Natural Resources Preservation Fund
Each year approximately $4 million is deposited into the Public Access, Open Space and Natural
Resources Preservation Fund (FUND) pursuant to Chapter 2, Article 42, Section 2-214 of the Hawai‘i County
Code, 1983, 2005 Edition and Article X, Section 10-15 of the Hawai‘i County Charter. These funds are 2% of
all real property tax revenues, including penalties and interest collected by Hawai‘i County each year.
1. The public may submit suggestion forms to the Public Access, Open Space and Natural Resources
Preservation Commission (PONC). PONC suggestion forms may be found on-line at:
http://records.co.hawaii.hi.us/Weblink8/Browse.aspx?startid=13770&dbid=1 and are due on or before
the last business day of June each year. Suggestion forms received after this date will be considered by
the Commission the following year. The Commission reviews all suggestion forms, including additional
information submitted i.e. pictures, maps, testimony from local residents, archaeological information,
real estate listings, land surveys, etc. and also welcomes public testimony at PONC meetings.
2. The Commission prioritizes a list of properties from the suggestion forms that were submitted for that
year, compiles all information, creates the Prioritized List of Properties and submits an Annual Report to
the Mayor each year by December 31st. Annual Reports to the Mayor may be found on-line at:
http://records.co.hawaii.hi.us/Weblink8/Browse.aspx?startid=13770&dbid=1
3. Once a property is ranked on the list, a member of the Hawai‘i County Council may submit a resolution
to authorize the Director of Finance to proceed with negotiations for acquisition. Community members
are welcome to advocate for this resolution. Once the County Council approves a resolution to acquire
the property, the Commission will no longer consider the property for future prioritized lists.
4. The Department of Finance, Property Management Division (PMD) may or may not open negotiations
to purchase the property. Factors affecting this decision could be: if there is a willing seller, if there is a
community group that is willing to manage the property, if there are matching funds or if there are other
properties that are higher priorities for acquisition.
5. The County is more likely to acquire properties that have commitments for matching funds. Matching
funds maximize the purchasing power of the FUND. The best use of FUND monies is to be used for
dollar for dollar matching funds. The party who submitted the suggestion form will work with the PMD
and/or Council Member to seek matching funds. To date, matching funds have been obtained from U.S.
Fish and Wildlife Service (USF&W), Recovery Lands Acquisition Program (for endangered species)
and the State of Hawai‘i, Legacy Land Conservation Program (LLCP). Sources for other matching
funds could possibly be obtained from Office of Hawaiian Affairs for cultural sites and from the Federal
Emergency Management Administration for flood plain or flood prone lands.
Additional Information:
Article X, Section 10-15 of the Hawai‘i County Charter stipulates what lands may be purchased with these
funds: (see excerpt from section below)
(a) Monies in this fund shall be used solely to:
(1) Purchase or otherwise acquire lands or property entitlements in the County of Hawaii for
public outdoor recreation and education, including:
(A) Access to beaches and mountains;
2
(B) Preservation of historic or culturally important land areas and sites;
(C) Protection of natural resources, significant habitat or eco-systems including buffer
zones;
(D) Preservation of forests, beaches, coastal areas, natural beauty and agricultural
lands; and
(E) Protection of watershed lands to preserve water quality and water supply.
Expenditures for PONC Acquisitions
http://records.co.hawaii.hi.us/WebLink8/DocView.aspx?id=65627&dbid=1 This report shows that the County
of Hawai‘i has spent $32,439,176 to obtain land in Hawai‘i County for public use. $24,840,337 was used from
the FUND; $5,598,838 was obtained from matching funds (USF&W & LLCP) and a private donation of
$2,000,000 from Kohanaiki Shores, LLC.
The Public Access, Open Space and Natural Resources Preservation Maintenance Fund (administered by
the Dept. of Parks & Recreation (P&R): There is also money available for community groups to assist the
County with stewardship and maintenance of properties purchased with the FUND. The next period that P&R
will be accepting stewardship grant applications will be July – August 2016.
COUNTY OF HAWAI‘I
PUBLIC ACCESS, OPEN SPACE AND NATURAL RESOURCES
PRESERVATION COMMISSION
Suggestion Form
for Lands and/or Property Entitlements for Acquisition
The Public Access, Open Space and Natural Resources Preservation Commission is taking suggestions for sites
or projects to improve upon public access, open space, and natural resources preservation, pursuant to Chapter 2,
Article 42, of the Hawai‘i County Code. Please use the form below to tell the Commission about a place or
access you would like to see protected. Forms completed thoroughly will enhance assessment. The Commission
welcomes re-submission of properties previously submitted where County Council has not taken action.
Please use one form per suggestion.
Name of site or project:
Location or Address:
Tax Map Key (TMK) number(s): Acreage:
Property is (choose one): fee simple purchase request easement request
Provide (as Attachment A) a TMK map with the property boundaries and/or proposed access outlined or
highlighted.
Puna S. Hilo N. Hilo Hāmākua N. Kohala S. Kohala
N. Kona S. Kona Ka‘ū
Landowner(s):
Purpose of suggested site (for public acquisition) or project (please check those that apply)
Public outdoor recreation and education, Preservation of forests,
including access to beaches and beaches, coastal areas, natural
mountains beauty, and agricultural lands
Preservation of historic or culturally Protection of watershed lands
important land areas and sites to preserve water quality and
water supply
Protection of natural resources, including
buffer zones
Provide (as Attachment B) clear statements detailing how public acquisition would fulfill one or more of
the above purposes. Also, explain what is the intent, long term vision, and/or strategy of this proposed
acquisition or project?
Provide (as Attachment C), if available, additional community endorsements for this proposed acquisition
or project through letters of support or other means. In addition, please identify community organizations
or individuals that could be contacted for further information about this proposed acquisition or project.
(Attachment D) – Provide verification of community organizations or individuals who are willing to be
part of the long-term management /maintenance of this property.
Provide (as Attachment E) other documentation relating to the suggested site or project that would assist
the Commission in their assessments. Do not send original documents or pictures as they will not be
returned.
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1) How would the general public benefit from this proposed acquisition or project?
2) Describe any significant historic, cultural or natural resources on the property (please be as specific
as possible and attach any documentation; i.e. archaeological reports, if available)
3) Describe level of urgency (i.e. is property currently on the market/for how long, has an active
re-zoning/subdivision application been filed, high public use, etc.)
4) Describe any special opportunities for acquisition that presently exist (i.e. special funding available,
landowner willing to participate in process, etc.)
5) Has partnering with other government agencies, private or nonprofit entities to leverage resources
been identified? No Unknown Yes If yes, please describe.
6) Is the property or property easements (i.e. public access easements, agricultural easements, etc.)
available for acquisition? No Unknown Yes If yes, please describe.
Contact Name:
Mailing Address:
Phone/Fax: E-mail:
Please send completed forms to: Public Access, Open Space & Natural Resources Preservation Commission
c/o 25 Aupuni Street, Suite 1101
Hilo, Hawai‘i 96720-4252
E-mail: akelepolo@hawaiicounty.gov
For further information contact: Alexandra Kelepolo at (808) 961-8069
E-mail: akelepolo@hawaiicounty.gov
For online information go to: http://records.co.hawaii.hi.us/Weblink8/Browse.aspx?startid=13770&dbid=1
SUGGESTIONS FOR THE CURRENT YEAR ARE DUE ON OR BY THE LAST BUSINESS DAY OF JUNE
FOR OFFICE USE ONLY:
Attachments: A B C D E Other
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COUNTY OF HAWAI‘I
PUBLIC ACCESS, OPEN SPACE AND
NATURAL RESOURCES PRESERVATION COMMISSION (PONC)
2015 LIST OF SUGGESTION FORMS
SUBMITTED BY THE PUBLIC
Tax Map Key(s) Property(s)
PONC
Communication No.
Date
Received
(SOUTH HILO)
2-9-02:79 & 81 Hakalau Point 15-016 6/30/15
(NORTH HILO)
3-6-05:17 Ka‘awali‘i Gulch 15-015 6/30/15
(NORTH KOHALA)
5-2-01:20 & 25 Niuli‘i 15-014 6/25/15
5-2-07:04, 27; 5-3-
07:22, 23, 26, 32 & 33
Hapu‘u to Kapanai‘a Cultural
Corridor
15-013 6/25/15
5-3-07:10 Halelua 15-012 6/25/15
5-6-01:13, 16, 18, 42,
49, 50, 65, 89-103,
105-122
Kukuipahu-Ha‘ena Corridor 15-009 6/24/15
5-7-01:20 Lamaloloa 15-011 6/24/15
5-7-02:11; 5-7-03:01,
02, 03, 07, 08, 10, 18
Māhukona 15-008 6/24/15
5-8-01:09 Keawenui 15-010 6/24/15
(SOUTH KONA)
8-9-03:05; 8-9-10:01,
02, 08 & 09
Lands of Kalihi 15-007 6/17/15
Total Suggestion Forms Submitted = 10
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COUNTY OF HAWAI‘I
PUBLIC ACCESS, OPEN SPACE AND NATURAL RESOURCES
PRESERVATION COMMISSION
Assessment Criteria Form
Name of Site or Project:
Location or Address:
Ahupua‘a:
District:
Puna S. Hilo N. Hilo Hāmākua N. Kohala S. Kohala
N. Kona S. Kona Ka‘ū
TMK: Acreage:
Landowner(s):
Anticipated Use:
Purpose of suggested site (for public acquisition) or project:
Public outdoor recreation and education, Preservation of forests,
including access to beaches and beaches, coastal areas, natural
mountains beauty, and agricultural lands
Preservation of historic or culturally Protection of watershed lands
important land areas and sites to preserve water quality and
water supply
Protection of natural resources, including
buffer zones
Significance
Special Opportunity for Acquisition and Management
SCORES
Criteria 1
Criteria 2
Criteria 3
Final Score
Assessed By: Date:
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CRITERIA SCORING: 0 = Does not meet criteria
1 = Unknown/unclear
2 = Somewhat (site only partially meets criteria)
3 = Meets criteria
4 = Exceeds criteria
Criteria 1: Assesses whether the land or property entitlements meets the purposes of
Public Access, Open Space & Natural Resources Preservation Fund pursuant to Chapter 2,
Article 42 of the Hawai‘i County Code 1983 (2005 Edition).
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 Hawai‘i.
Appropriate access to significant historic sites, buildings, and objects of public
interest could be made available.
C. Protection of natural resources, including buffer zones
Protect and conserve the natural resources from undue exploitation, encroachment
and damage.
Protect and promote the prudent use of Hawai‘i’s unique, fragile, and significant
environmental and natural resources.
Protect rare or endangered species and habitats native to Hawai‘i.
Define the most desirable use of land within the County that achieves an
ecological balance providing residents and visitors the quality of life and an
environment in which the natural resources of the island are viable and
sustainable.
Maintain and, if feasible, improve the existing environmental quality of the
island.
D. Preservation 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.
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 agriculture lands on the island of
Hawai‘i.
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 open space, watersheds, shoreline, and
natural areas.
Total (20) Criteria 1
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Criteria 2: Assesses the level of community support, including reported urgency and
identified management/maintenance partners, based on the community input process.
A. Level of community support based upon additional testimony, letters of support
and/or suggestion forms received for property.
B. Identified management/maintenance partners.
C. Benefit to the general public.
D. Reported urgency.
Total (16) Criteria 2
Criteria 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.
A. Acquisition is feasible through the Fund and/or other means.
Special opportunity for acquisition presently exists (i.e. special funding
available, landowner willing to participate in process, etc.).
B. Partnering with other government agencies, private or nonprofit entities to
leverage resources has been identified.
C. Property or property easements are available for acquisition.
Total (12) Criteria 3