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County of Hawai‘i
Public Access, Open Space and Natural Resources Preservation Commission
2016 Annual Report to the Mayor
December 28, 2016
Introduction
The Hawai‘i County Public Access, Open Space, and Natural Resources Preservation
Commission (PONC) is submitting this 2016 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
2016 please refer to the Summary of 2016 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
Barbara Bell, Chair, District 4 (Term: December 31, 2012 – December 31, 2017)
Timothy DeLozier, Vice-Chair, District 1, (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, 2015 - December 31, 2020)
Susan E. Fischer, Commissioner, District 9, (Term: December 31, 2015 - December 31, 2020)
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Prioritized List
The 2016 Prioritized List is as follows:
Priority Commissioners
Number Score Percentage Property Name Tax Map Key(s)
1 387 90% Amy Greenwell
Ethnobotanical Gardens
(3) 8-2-13:02, 03, 14; 8-2-14:43;
8-2-15:59
2 381 88% Hapu‘u to Kapanai‘a
Cultural Corridor
(3) 5-2-07:04, 27; 5-3-07:22, 23, 26,
32, 33
3 372 86% Māhukona (3) 5-7-02:11; 5-7-03:01, 02, 03, 07,
08, 10, 18
4 365 84% Halelua (3) 5-3-07:10
5 339 78% Pohue Bay (3) 9-2-01:72
6 338 78% Hakalau Valley (3) 2-9-02:23
7 335 77% Lamaloloa (3) 5-7-01:20
8 304 70% Keawenui (3) 5-8-01:09
9 303 70% Kukuipahu-Hā‘ena
Corridor
(3) 5-6-01:13, 16, 18, 42, 49, 50, 65,
89-103, 105-122
10 295 68% Haleohiu Homesteads (3) 7-3-03:10
In developing the 2016 Prioritized List and site visits to selected properties, the
Commission considered properties submitted on the 2016 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. Two properties that were received and nominated,
Expanding Public Access to Makaula-‘O‘oma Section, TMK: (3) 7-3-25:03, and the 50
acre parcel in Mt. View, HI, TMK: (3) 1-8-04:101, 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 2006-2015 (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.
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.
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Commission Meetings
Meeting dates and location for 2016 were:
January 11 Hilo July 11 Kona
March 14 Kona September 12 Hilo
May 9 Hilo November 14 Kona
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 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 2016 Prioritized List. A total of twelve Suggestion Forms were
received from the public between July 1, 2015 and June 30, 2016 (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.
Stewardship Grants
In 2012 Hawai‘i County voters approved a charter amendment which can be found in
Article 10, Section 10-16, Public Access, Open Space, and Natural Resources Preservation
Maintenance Fund, which provides funding for maintaining properties acquired by the PONC
Fund. In 2016 the PONC Commission was given the task of reviewing eligible applications and
making funding recommendations to the County Department of Parks and Recreation (P&R).
The first of these grants, which are administered through P&R, was awarded in 2015, for a
stewardship project that began in 2016. The contract was awarded to Pōhāhā I Ka Lani for
stewardship at the Waipi‘o Valley Lookout.
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Upon review of the application and discussion with P&R staff, the PONC Commissioners
expressed many concerns and reservations about how the grant application process is structured
and about the grant application form that is provided to the applicants. Two PONC
commissioners who have had extensive experience with grant writing offered to review the
current application form and make suggestions that would hopefully make the process easier and
less confusing for the applicants and still provide information that was deemed essential for
making a critical review of the applications submitted. This revised application is currently being
reviewed by P&R staff and an effort is being made to clarify how best to proceed with potential
revisions.
In the meantime, five additional eligible Stewardship Grant Applications (Appendix 14)
were received by P&R and passed on to the PONC Commission to review and make funding
recommendations. One application, received in 2015, was recommended for funding at PONC’s
regularly-scheduled January 2016 meeting. Three were recommended for funding at PONC’s
regularly-scheduled September 2016 meeting, and one applicant was not recommended for
funding but has been encouraged to modify and resubmit the application for future consideration.
The PONC Commission looks forward to working with P&R and with legal counsel to
modify and clarify the grants-making process to make it an effective tool for the County to use to
help steward the properties which are purchased with PONC funding.
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.
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 very concerned about the process and the form that is currently being
used for Stewardship Grant applications. There is also some lack of clarity about what
expenses are eligible for funding using the Maintenance Fund. The Commission is being
proactive by drafting a new form and instructions, which are now under discussion and
consideration for what will hopefully be a quick resolution.
The Commission encourages non-profit community groups to apply for stewardship grants.
Next Steps
Schedule six Commission meetings alternating between Kona and Hilo in 2017.
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.
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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, 2017.
Continue use of PONC Investigative Ad Hoc Committee to conduct site visits as well as
other designated tasks or assignments.
Actively work to revise the application process and the application form for Stewardship
grants so that it better meets the needs of the applicants and the various County entities that
are involved in reviewing, awarding and administering these grants.
Appendices
1. 2016 Prioritized Properties
2. Chapter 2, Article 42, Hawai‘i County Code 1983 (2005 Edition)
3. Summary of 2015-2016 Acquisitions
4. Status of Properties on Past Prioritized Lists from 2006-2015
5. Acquisition Status Report (as of 12/28/2016)
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 Hawai‘i County Public Access, Open Space and
Natural Resources Preservation Commission (revised December 28, 2015)
11. Suggestion Form (revised 1/12/2015)
12. 2016 List of Suggestion Forms Submitted by the Public
13. Assessment Criteria Form (revised 1/12/2015)
14. 2016 List of PONC Stewardship Grant Applications Submitted
Ka‘ū
Puna
Hāmākua
NorthKona SouthHilo
NorthHiloSouthKohala
SouthKona
NorthKohala#3. Māhukona
#9. Kukuipahu-Hā‘ena Corridor
#8. Keawenui
#4. Halelua
#7. Lamaloloa
#2. Hapu‘u to Kapanai‘a Cultural Corridor
#5. Pohue Bay
#6. Hakalau Valley
#10. Haleohiu Homesteads
#1. Amy GreenwellEthnobotanical Gardens
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Legend
Prioritized Properties
Historical Districts
Roads
PUBLIC ACCESS, OPEN SPACE & NATURAL RESOURCESPRESERVATION COMMISSION
2016 PRIORITIZED PROPERTIES - DECEMBER 28, 2016
County of Hawai‘i
Data gathered from the following:County of Hawai‘i Planning Dept.
Department of FinanceProperty Management Division
PRIORITY #1
(387 points out of possible 432)
90%
Amy Greenwell Ethnobotanical Gardens
(Conservation Easement)
(South Kona)
COUNTY OF HAWAI‘I
PUBLIC ACCESS, OPEN SPACE AND NATURAL RESOURCES PRESERVATION COMMISSION
2016 PRIORITIZED PROPERTIES
(DECEMBER 28, 2016)
Tax
Map Key/
Acreage
Anticipated Use
Significance
Special Opportunity
for Acquisition
& Management
8-2-13:02 (1.718)
8-2-13:03 (4.802)
8-2-13:14 (0.333)
8-2-14:43 (1.13)
8-2-15:59 (0.6436)
**specific details
of easement to be
determined
Education in ethnobotany
School tours and youth gardening program
Grow Hawai‘i Festival and other
community events
Interpretation and study of cultural sites
and historic land use practices
Hawaiian arts and crafts educational
programs
Cultural sites, including the
Kona Field System and
Paikapahau Heiau
History of ahupua‘a
Significant ethnobotanical
work already in place
Active community groups including:
Friends of Amy Greenwell, Civic Clubs,
volunteers, community involvement and
Hawaiian Islands Land Trust are willing
to support with acquisition and on-going
projects on-site
Owner is actively trying to sell the
property
(photo courtesy of Alex Kelepolo)
(3) 8-2-013:014
(3) 8-2-013:003
(3) 8-2-013:002
(3) 8-2-014:043
(3) 8-2-015:059
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#1. Amy Greenwell Ethnobotanical Gardens
County of Hawai‘i, Department of FinanceProperty Management Division
Data gathered from the following:County of Hawai‘i Planning Dept.Pictometry International Corp.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 #2
(381 points out of possible 432)
88%
Hapu‘u to Kapanai‘a
Cultural Corridor
(North Kohala)
COUNTY OF HAWAI‘I
PUBLIC ACCESS, OPEN SPACE AND NATURAL RESOURCES PRESERVATION COMMISSION
2016 PRIORITIZED PROPERTIES
(DECEMBER 28, 2016)
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 I 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 I
physical and spiritual
strength
All 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) 5-2-007:004
(3) 5-3-007:022 (3) 5-3-007:023
(3) 5-3-007:026
(3) 5-2-007:027
(3) 5-3-007:032
(3) 5-3-007:033
PRATT RD
AKONI PULE HWY
KAPANAIA RD
KAHUAPAA PLNIU LANI±
#2. Hapu‘u to Kapanai‘a Cultural Corridor
County of Hawai‘i, Department of FinanceProperty Management Division
Data gathered from the following:County of Hawai‘i Planning Dept.Pictometry International Corp.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
(372 points out of possible 432)
86%
Mahukona
(North Kohala)
COUNTY OF HAWAI‘I
PUBLIC ACCESS, OPEN SPACE AND NATURAL RESOURCES PRESERVATION COMMISSION
2016 PRIORITIZED PROPERTIES
(DECEMBER 28, 2016)
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 PONC
Maintenance Fund:
Kohala Lihikai; Malama
Kohala Kahakai; Kohala
Historic and Preservation
Committee; Kamakani O
Kohala Ohana
Owner looking to sell
(photo courtesy of Alex Kelepolo)
(3) 5-7-002:011
(3) 5-7-003:010
(3) 5-7-003:002
(3) 5-7-003:003
(3) 5-7-003:001
(3) 5-7-003:008
(3) 5-7-003:018
(3) 5-7-003:007 AKONI PULE HWYMAHUKONA PARK RD±
#3. Māhukona
County of Hawai‘i, Department of FinanceProperty Management Division
Data gathered from the following:County of Hawai‘i Planning Dept.Pictometry International Corp.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)
84%
Halelua
(North Kohala)
COUNTY OF HAWAI‘I
PUBLIC ACCESS, OPEN SPACE AND NATURAL RESOURCES PRESERVATION COMMISSION
2016 PRIORITIZED PROPERTIES
(DECEMBER 28, 2016)
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 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; two adult monk
seals have been sighted together, a rarity
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
Links preserved lands on both sides
The owner is anxious to sell
Public access to this area is
the highest priority of the
North Kohala Community
Development Plan
Local groups are willing
and able to steward the
area
(photo courtesy of Alex Kelepolo)
(3) 5-3-007:010
KAPANAIA RD
±
#4. Halelua
County of Hawai‘i, Department of FinanceProperty Management Division
Data gathered from the following:County of Hawai‘i Planning Dept.Pictometry International Corp.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
(339 points out of possible 432)
78%
Pohue Bay
(Ka‘u)
COUNTY OF HAWAI‘I
PUBLIC ACCESS, OPEN SPACE AND NATURAL RESOURCES PRESERVATION COMMISSION
2016 PRIORITIZED PROPERTIES
(DECEMBER 28, 2016)
Tax
Map Key/
Acreage
Anticipated Use
Significance
Special Opportunity
for Acquisition
& Management
9-2-01:72
(16,456.547)
Ability to expand monitoring,
management, and protection of
Hawksbill turtle nesting habitat
Protection of natural, cultural and
historic resources
Maintain existing managed access
Open space protection
Subsistence fishing and shoreline
gathering
Identified in General Plan (2005) as an
important site for protection (Natural Beauty
7.5.8)
Designated as high priority from initial PONC
list in 2005
Endangered turtle nesting beaches
Significant cultural and historic sites
Anchialine ponds
Buffer of pristine coastal resources from urban/
resort development
Potential partners:
Hawaiian Islands Land
Trust, The Nature
Conservancy, Hawksbill
Turtle Recovery Project
Potential for matching
federal, state, county and
private funding
High community support
Landowner willing to sell
(photo courtesy of Alex Kelepolo)
KONA GARDENS RD(3) 9-2-001:072
MAMALAHOA HWY
SOUTH POI
NT RDALII BLVDKAHILI BLVDMAIKAI BLVDKOHALA BLVDTAPA DR
K A MA O A R DKONA KAI BLVDPOHA DR
HOKULANI BLVDKAMAAINA BLVDMAILE DR
LEILANI MAKAI RDLANIKAI DRPRINCE KUHIO BLVDJASMINE DR
ROAD TO THE SEALAUHALA DR
HIBISCUS DR
MENEHUNE DR
MACADAMIA DRJACARANDA DR
BOUGAINVILLAEA DR
OLD MAMALAHOA HWY
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#5. Pohue Bay
County of Hawai‘i, Department of FinanceProperty Management Division
Data gathered from the following:County of Hawai‘i Planning Dept.Pictometry International Corp.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
(338 points out of possible 432)
78%
Hakalau Valley
(South Hilo)
COUNTY OF HAWAI‘I
PUBLIC ACCESS, OPEN SPACE AND NATURAL RESOURCES PRESERVATION COMMISSION
2016 PRIORITIZED PROPERTIES
(DECEMBER 28, 2016)
Tax
Map Key/
Acreage
Anticipated Use
Significance
Special Opportunity
for Acquisition
& Management
2-9-02:23 (83.19)
The property is contiguous
with the County-owned
Hakalau Bay Park, which
would provide parking and
convenient entry point for
trails into the property
Acquisition would provide
access for volunteer groups
to remove and control
invasive plant species and
begin to re-establish native
flora on the property
Hakalau Valley was the site of a significant
battle which took place between the armies of
King Kamehameha I and the warriors of
Kahekili of Maui. Kamehameha I victory was a
pivotal point in solidifying his position of power
Acquisition of this parcel is the key to acquiring
Hakalau Point, which is under immediate threat
of development. The owner has made it clear
that he is not willing to sell Hakalau Point unless
the Valley property is purchased at the same
time. Hakalau Point is well-situated for public
access use and is rich in plantation-era history
Acquisition will help protect a watershed on one
side of a perennial stream
Purchase of Hakalau Valley would
also allow the County to purchase
Hakalau Point, which was the
third ranked property on PONC’s
2015 Prioritized List
Three non-profit community
groups support the purchase of
both Hakalau Valley and Hakalau
Point. They are committed to
help manage and maintain the
properties. The groups are:
Hakalau Point Preservation
Association, Wailea Village
Historic Preservation Community,
and Basic Image
(photo courtesy of Alex Kelepolo)
(3) 2-9-002:023
CHIN CHUCK RDKA M AE E R D
HULU PLH
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KULAIWI RDO LD M A M A LAH O A H W YH
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#6. Hakalau Valley
County of Hawai‘i, Department of FinanceProperty Management Division
Data gathered from the following:County of Hawai‘i Planning Dept.Pictometry International Corp.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
(335 points out of possible 432)
77%
Lamaloloa
(North Kohala)
COUNTY OF HAWAI‘I
PUBLIC ACCESS, OPEN SPACE AND NATURAL RESOURCES PRESERVATION COMMISSION
2016 PRIORITIZED PROPERTIES
(DECEMBER 28, 2016)
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 Alex Kelepolo)
(3) 5-7-001:020 AKONI PULE HWY±
#7. Lamaloloa
County of Hawai‘i, Department of FinanceProperty Management Division
Data gathered from the following:County of Hawai‘i Planning Dept.Pictometry International Corp.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
(304 points out of possible 432)
70%
Keawenui
(North Kohala)
COUNTY OF HAWAI‘I
PUBLIC ACCESS, OPEN SPACE AND NATURAL RESOURCES PRESERVATION COMMISSION
2016 PRIORITIZED PROPERTIES
(DECEMBER 28, 2016)
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 Alex Kelepolo)
(3) 5-8-001:009
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#8. Keawenui
County of Hawai‘i, Department of FinanceProperty Management Division
Data gathered from the following:County of Hawai‘i Planning Dept.Pictometry International Corp.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 #9
(303 points out of possible 432)
70%
Kukuipahu-Ha‘ena
Corridor
(North Kohala)
COUNTY OF HAWAI‘I
PUBLIC ACCESS, OPEN SPACE AND NATURAL RESOURCES PRESERVATION COMMISSION
2016 PRIORITIZED PROPERTIES
(DECEMBER 28, 2016)
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 Alex Kelepolo)
(3) 5-6-001:103
(3) 5-6-001:112
(3) 5-6-001:097
(3) 5-6-001:095
(3) 5-6-001:096
(3) 5-6-001:042
(3) 5-6-001:094(3) 5-6-001:091
(3) 5-6-001:105
(3) 5-6-001:106
(3) 5-6-001:013
(3) 5-6-001:107
(3) 5-6-001:098
(3) 5-6-001:108
(3) 5-6-001:110(3) 5-6-001:109
(3) 5-6-001:114
(3) 5-6-001:018
(3) 5-6-001:113(3) 5-6-001:101
(3) 5-6-001:118 (3) 5-6-001:116
(3) 5-6-001:119
(3) 5-6-001:115
(3) 5-6-001:102
(3) 5-6-001:111
(3) 5-6-001:099
(3) 5-6-001:120 (3) 5-6-001:117
(3) 5-6-001:100
(3) 5-6-001:121
(3) 5-6-001:093(3) 5-6-001:092
(3) 5-6-001:016
(3) 5-6-001:090(3) 5-6-001:089
(3) 5-6-001:122
(3) 5-6-001:065
(3) 5-6-001:050
(3) 5-6-001:049
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#9. Kukuipahu-Hā‘ena Corridor
County of Hawai‘i, Department of FinanceProperty Management Division
Data gathered from the following:County of Hawai‘i Planning Dept.Pictometry International Corp.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 #10
(295 points out of possible 432)
68%
Haleohiu Homesteads
(North Kona)
COUNTY OF HAWAI‘I
PUBLIC ACCESS, OPEN SPACE AND NATURAL RESOURCES PRESERVATION COMMISSION
2016 PRIORITIZED PROPERTIES
(DECEMBER 28, 2016)
Tax
Map Key/
Acreage Anticipated Use
Significance
Special Opportunity
for Acquisition
& Management
7-3-03:10 (8.20)
Open space, community
gardening and
recreation area
Part of the property is
already being used to
grow food and cared for
by community members
There are historic cultural and
habitation sites on the property
Parcel is in an area that has
been largely developed and
lacks open space park and rec-
reation areas
Community groups including the Kona
Veteran’s Center are willing to help oversee and
maintain the property
Strong community support for purchase
Current owner willing to sell
(photo courtesy of Alex Kelepolo)
(3) 7-3-003:010
KAALELE ST
KAHUNA AO RD
KULANUI RDKANAWAI PLKAALELE PLKAAO PLMAKAULA RD
KAALA PLMAKAULA PLKAHAULI PLLAPAAU PLIKE LOEA PLKULANUI PL±
#10. Haleohiu Homesteads
County of Hawai‘i, Department of FinanceProperty Management Division
Data gathered from the following:County of Hawai‘i Planning Dept.Pictometry International Corp.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 2015-2016 ACQUISITIONS
11th Acquisition
Pohoiki Bay, Puna District
Tax Map Key: (3) 1-3-08:97
On November 17, 2015, the County
acquired its first property in the Puna
District adjacent to Pohoiki Park utilizing
monies from the Public Access, Open
Space and Natural Resources Preservation
Fund. Acquisition of 26.762 acres for
$1,602,500.00 will ensure the preservation
and protection of low land Native
Hawaiian forest, historic and cultural sites
and public access along the shoreline.
12th Acquisition
Kahua Olohu, Ka‘ū District
Tax Map Key: (3) 9-5-12:05
On June 30, 2016, 13 acres in
Nā‘ālehu, Ka‘ū also known as Kahua
Olohu was acquired by the County for
$170,000.00. These lands are known
to be the site of traditional gaming
fields and Makahiki grounds. The
intent is to form a community
initiative to re-institute Hawaiian
cultural games during the season of
Makahiki.
Pohoiki Bay
Kahua Olohu
13th Acquisition
Kahuku Coastal Property, Ka‘ū District
Tax Map Key: (3) 9-2-01:75
On November 4, 2016, the County acquired 3,127.95 acres in Kahuku, Ka‘ū, locally known as
“Road to the Sea” which is the largest PONC acquisition to date. The County successfully
obtained grants from the State, Legacy Land Conservation Program for $621,245.00 and
$1,214,000.00 from the Federal, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Recovery Land Acquisition
Program to supplement this purchase thereby reducing funds
from the Public Access, Open Space and Natural
Resources Preservation Fund to $764,755.00 to complete
the purchase.
Acquisition of these lands will ensure public access to the
shoreline along with protection of a mile of coastline for
wildlife habitat. There is documented evidence of the
critically endangered
Hawksbill Turtle
(eretmochelys imbricata)
nesting and the
endangered Hawaiian
Monk Seal (monachus
schauinslandi) basking
on the beach.
In addition there are
numerous historic and archaeological features on the property
along with an extensive anchialine complex that will now be
preserved and protected in perpetuity.
To date, the County now owns a total of 4,428.7835 acres of land
and has received a total of $7,434,083.77 in grant monies by leveraging funds with
State and Federal sources.
Sandy beach below littoral cone
Anchialine crack
Hawksbill Turtle rescued from
anchialine crack, September 2016
KALAPANA KAPOHO BEACH RDP
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Pohoiki Bay
County of Hawai‘i, Department of FinanceProperty Management Division
Data gathered from the following:County of Hawai‘i Planning Dept.Pictometry International Corp.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.
(3) 9-5-012:005
M A M A LAH O A H W Y
±
Kahua Olohu
County of Hawai‘i, Department of FinanceProperty Management Division
Data gathered from the following:County of Hawai‘i Planning Dept.Pictometry International Corp.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.
(3) 9-2-001:075
TAPA DR
ALII BLVDLANIKAI DRMAIKAI BLVDMENEHUNE DR
KAHILI BLVDPOHA DR
HOKULANI BLVDKOHALA BLVDPRINCE KUHIO BLVDLEILANI MAKAI RDKONA KAI BLVDLANIKAI DR
MENEHUNE DR
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Kahuku Coastal Property
County of Hawai‘i, Department of FinanceProperty Management Division
Data gathered from the following:County of Hawai‘i Planning Dept.Pictometry International Corp.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)
STATUS OF PROPERTIES ON PAST PRIORITIZED LISTS FROM 2006-2015
(DECEMBER 28, 2016)
1
POHOIKI BAY (PUNA)
RANK
YEAR
TAX MAP KEY(S)/
ACREAGE
RESOLUTION #
PURCHASE
PRICE
MATCHING
FUNDS
STATUS
#1 2010 1-3-08:97 (26.762) 71 11 $1,602,500.00 N/A Warranty Deed executed on
November 17, 2015 and
recorded with the BOC on
November 25, 2015, Doc.
No. T-9459209.
VACATIONLAND LAND TRUST PROPERTY
RANK
YEAR
TAX MAP KEY(S)/
ACREAGE
RESOLUTION #
PURCHASE
PRICE
MATCHING
FUNDS
STATUS
#7
#1
2012
2013
1-4-02:22 (322.167) 201 13 $2,660,000.00 $1,330,000.00
*(State – DLNR
LLCP)
Currently working on due diligence
requirements for the LLCP Grant.
CAPE KUMUKAHI
RANK
YEAR
TAX MAP KEY(S)/
ACREAGE
RESOLUTION #
PURCHASE
PRICE
MATCHING
FUNDS
STATUS
#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
PRICE
MATCHING
FUNDS
STATUS
#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 2006-2015
(DECEMBER 28, 2016)
2
HONOLULU LANDING
RANK
YEAR
TAX MAP KEY(S)/
ACREAGE
RESOLUTION #
PURCHASE
PRICE
MATCHING
FUNDS
STATUS
#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
PRICE
MATCHING
FUNDS
STATUS
#12 2012 1-4-68:07 (.1837)
1-4-68:08 (.1837)
N/A N/A N/A Awaiting resolution.
WAI‘OPAE/VACATIONLANDS
RANK
YEAR
TAX MAP KEY(S)/
ACREAGE
RESOLUTION #
PURCHASE
PRICE
MATCHING
FUNDS
STATUS
#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
PRICE MATCHING
FUNDS
STATUS
#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
PRICE
MATCHING
FUNDS
STATUS
#12 2014 1-5-10:32 (5.586) 451 14 N/A N/A Property acquired by the County with
another funding source; PONC funds
were not used.
COUNTY OF HAWAI‘I
PUBLIC ACCESS, OPEN SPACE AND NATURAL RESOURCES PRESERVATION COMMISSION (PONC)
STATUS OF PROPERTIES ON PAST PRIORITIZED LISTS FROM 2006-2015
(DECEMBER 28, 2016)
3
HILO BAYFRONT TRAILS (SOUTH HILO)
RANK
YEAR
TAX MAP KEY(S)/
ACREAGE
RESOLUTION #
PURCHASE
PRICE
MATCHING
FUNDS
STATUS
#11 2012 2-2-53:20 (1.1954) N/A N/A N/A Awaiting resolution.
ACREAGE ADJACENT TO HILO MUNICIPAL GOLF COURSE
RANK
YEAR
TAX MAP KEY(S)/
ACREAGE
RESOLUTION #
PURCHASE
PRICE
MATCHING
FUNDS
STATUS
#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
PRICE MATCHING
FUNDS
STATUS
#6 2013 2-6-25:01 (0.25) N/A N/A N/A Awaiting resolution.
HĀMĀKUA SPRINGS AGRICULTURAL CONSERVATION EASEMENT
RANK
YEAR
TAX MAP KEY(S)/
ACREAGE
RESOLUTION #
PURCHASE
PRICE
MATCHING
FUNDS
STATUS
#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.
HAKALAU POINT
RANK
YEAR
TAX MAP KEY(S)/
ACREAGE
RESOLUTION #
PURCHASE
PRICE
MATCHING
FUNDS
STATUS
#3 2015 2-9-02:79 (5.117)
2-9-02:81 (3.597)
535 16 N/A N/A Under consideration.
COUNTY OF HAWAI‘I
PUBLIC ACCESS, OPEN SPACE AND NATURAL RESOURCES PRESERVATION COMMISSION (PONC)
STATUS OF PROPERTIES ON PAST PRIORITIZED LISTS FROM 2006-2015
(DECEMBER 28, 2016)
4
MAULUA GULCH (NORTH HILO)
RANK
YEAR
TAX MAP KEY(S)/
ACREAGE
RESOLUTION #
PURCHASE
PRICE
MATCHING
FUNDS
STATUS
#8 2011 3-4-02:04 (997.54)
3-7-01:11 (992.77)
N/A N/A N/A Awaiting resolution.
WAIPI‘O LOOKOUT (HĀMĀKUA)
RANK
YEAR
TAX MAP KEY(S)/
ACREAGE
RESOLUTION #
PURCHASE
PRICE
MATCHING
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
PRICE
MATCHING
FUNDS
STATUS
#3
#2
#2
#3
#5
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
5-2-01:20 (23.25)
5-2-01:25 (24.888)
328 15
N/A
N/A
Property donated by landowner to The
Kohala Center Foundation. Limited
Warranty Deed executed on January 12, 2016
and recorded with the BOC on January 14,
2016, Doc. No. T-9509095.
HAPU‘U TO KAPANAI‘A CULTURAL CORRIDOR
RANK
YEAR
TAX MAP KEY(S)/
ACREAGE
RESOLUTION #
PURCHASE
PRICE
MATCHING
FUNDS
STATUS
#4
#2
#6
2010
2011
2012
5-2-07:04 (74.733),
27 (8.363) (formerly 5-3-
07:28) ; 5-3-07:22
(22.082), 23 (23.598),
26 (18.91), 32 (7), 33
(7)
327 15 N/A N/A Not being pursued at this time.
#3 2013
#2 2014
#1 2015
COUNTY OF HAWAI‘I
PUBLIC ACCESS, OPEN SPACE AND NATURAL RESOURCES PRESERVATION COMMISSION (PONC)
STATUS OF PROPERTIES ON PAST PRIORITIZED LISTS FROM 2006-2015
(DECEMBER 28, 2016)
5
HALELUA
RANK
YEAR
TAX MAP KEY(S)/
ACREAGE
RESOLUTION #
PURCHASE
PRICE
MATCHING
FUNDS
STATUS
#3
#1
#2
2012
2014
2015
5-3-07:10 (50.312)
326 15 N/A N/A Not being pursued at this time.
BANYAN TREES PARK AREA, HĀWĪ TOWN CENTER
RANK
YEAR
TAX MAP KEY(S)/
ACREAGE
RESOLUTION #
PURCHASE
PRICE
MATCHING
FUNDS
STATUS
#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), 106
N/A N/A N/A Awaiting
resolution.
#8 2012 (30.722), 107 (29.184), 108 (25.745), 109 (24.114), 110 (28.565), 111
#9
#7
#8
2013
2014
2015
(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)
COUNTY OF HAWAI‘I
PUBLIC ACCESS, OPEN SPACE AND NATURAL RESOURCES PRESERVATION COMMISSION (PONC)
STATUS OF PROPERTIES ON PAST PRIORITIZED LISTS FROM 2006-2015
(DECEMBER 28, 2016)
6
PA‘O‘O
RANK
YEAR TAX MAP KEY(S)/
ACREAGE
RESOLUTION # PURCHASE
PRICE
MATCHING
FUNDS
STATUS
#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 (+ closing costs) (State – DLNR October 19, 2010 and recorded with the
#2 2009 LLCP) BOC on November 15, 2010, Doc. No. $945,000.00
(PONC Fund) 2010-175003.
LAPAKAHI
RANK
YEAR
TAX MAP KEY(S)/
ACREAGE
RESOLUTION #
PURCHASE
PRICE
MATCHING
FUNDS
STATUS
#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 Program
LAMALOLOA
RANK
YEAR
TAX MAP KEY(S)/
ACREAGE
RESOLUTION #
PURCHASE
PRICE
MATCHING
FUNDS
STATUS
#7
#6
#6
2013
2014
2015
5-7-01:20 (35.345) N/A N/A N/A Awaiting resolution.
COUNTY OF HAWAI‘I
PUBLIC ACCESS, OPEN SPACE AND NATURAL RESOURCES PRESERVATION COMMISSION (PONC)
STATUS OF PROPERTIES ON PAST PRIORITIZED LISTS FROM 2006-2015
(DECEMBER 28, 2016)
7
MĀHUKONA HISTORICAL AREA
RANK
YEAR
TAX MAP KEY(S)/
ACREAGE
RESOLUTION #
PURCHASE
PRICE
MATCHING
FUNDS
STATUS
#3 2007 5-7-02:11 (232.852) N/A N/A N/A Awaiting 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
#4
2013
2014
2015
5-7-03:07 (.062)
5-7-03:08 (.172)
5-7-03:10 (102.295)
5-7-03:18 (.07)
KEAWENUI ACCESS EASEMENT
RANK
YEAR TAX MAP KEY(S)/
ACREAGE
RESOLUTION # PURCHASE
PRICE MATCHING
FUNDS
STATUS
#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
KEAWENUI
RANK
YEAR
TAX MAP KEY(S)/
ACREAGE
RESOLUTION #
PURCHASE
PRICE
MATCHING
FUNDS
STATUS
#7 2015 5-8-01:09 (166.046) N/A N/A N/A Awaiting resolution.
COUNTY OF HAWAI‘I
PUBLIC ACCESS, OPEN SPACE AND NATURAL RESOURCES PRESERVATION COMMISSION (PONC)
STATUS OF PROPERTIES ON PAST PRIORITIZED LISTS FROM 2006-2015
(DECEMBER 28, 2016)
8
K
P
P
KAIHOLENA
RANK
YEAR
TAX MAP KEY(S)/
ACREAGE
RESOLUTION #
PURCHASE
PRICE
MATCHING
FUNDS
STATUS
#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)
5-8-01:22 (39.34)
5-8-01:25 (0.069) Access
$3,991,000.00
(+ closing costs)
$1,432,088.77
(State – DLNR
LLCP)
Warranty Deed executed on June 25,
2013 and recorded with the BOC on
June 28, 2013,
Doc. No. A-49270653. $2,558,911.23
(PONC Fund)
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.
‘O‘OMA II (NORTH KONA)
RANK
YEAR
TAX MAP KEY(S)/
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 (+ closing costs) (private donation 20, 2013 and recorded with the BOC
#1 2012 (parcel 4) $4,200,000.00
(PONC Fund)
from Kohanaiki on December 31, 2013,
#14 2012 (parcel 22) Shores, LLC) Doc. No. A-51130112 (parcel 4)
COUNTY OF HAWAI‘I
PUBLIC ACCESS, OPEN SPACE AND NATURAL RESOURCES PRESERVATION COMMISSION (PONC)
STATUS OF PROPERTIES ON PAST PRIORITIZED LISTS FROM 2006-2015
(DECEMBER 28, 2016)
9
K
P
KONAS PEOPLE PARK
RANK
YEAR
TAX MAP KEY(S)/
ACREAGE
RESOLUTION #
PURCHASE
PRICE
MATCHING
FUNDS
STATUS
#9 2014 7-5-10:54 (7.33) N/A N/A N/A Awaiting resolution.
PUAPUA‘A
RANK
YEAR
TAX MAP KEY(S)/
ACREAGE
RESOLUTION #
PURCHASE
PRICE
MATCHING
FUNDS
STATUS
#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) (preservation
7-5-20:28 (.0329) purposes)
7-5-20:34 (5.3275)
BANYAN’S BEACH
RANK
YEAR
TAX MAP KEY(S)/
ACREAGE
RESOLUTION #
PURCHASE
PRICE
MATCHING
FUNDS
STATUS
#1 2011 7-6-15:23
<10,000 sq. ft.
240 12 N/A N/A Not being pursued at this time.
ADJACENT PROPERTY TO HALE HALAWAI O HŌLUALOA
RANK
YEAR
TAX MAP KEY(S)/
ACREAGE
RESOLUTION #
PURCHASE
PRICE
MATCHING
FUNDS
STATUS
#10 2014 7-6-16:32 (0.0942) N/A N/A N/A Awaiting resolution.
COUNTY OF HAWAI‘I
PUBLIC ACCESS, OPEN SPACE AND NATURAL RESOURCES PRESERVATION COMMISSION (PONC)
STATUS OF PROPERTIES ON PAST PRIORITIZED LISTS FROM 2006-2015
(DECEMBER 28, 2016)
10
KINGMAN TRUST
RANK
YEAR
TAX MAP KEY(S)/
ACREAGE
RESOLUTION #
PURCHASE
PRICE
MATCHING
FUNDS
STATUS
#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
PRICE
MATCHING
FUNDS
STATUS
#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.
MANINI BEACH PARK PROJECT (SOUTH KONA)
RANK
YEAR
TAX MAP KEY(S)/
ACREAGE
RESOLUTION #
PURCHASE
PRICE
MATCHING
FUNDS
STATUS
#15 2013 8-2-06:27 (.7481)
8-2-06:28 (.2111)
N/A N/A N/A Awaiting resolution.
COUNTY OF HAWAI‘I
PUBLIC ACCESS, OPEN SPACE AND NATURAL RESOURCES PRESERVATION COMMISSION (PONC)
STATUS OF PROPERTIES ON PAST PRIORITIZED LISTS FROM 2006-2015
(DECEMBER 28, 2016)
11
HCC FARMS, LLC (Conservation Easement)
RANK
YEAR
TAX MAP KEY(S)/
ACREAGE
RESOLUTION #
PURCHASE
PRICE
MATCHING
FUNDS
STATUS
#12
#8
2013
2014
8-2-11:02 (67.582)
8-2-11:23 (1.414)
N/A N/A N/A Grant of Conservation Easement between
HCC Farms LLC and Hawaiian Islands
Land Trust (HILT) executed on
December 18, 2015 and recorded with the
BOC on March 17, 2016, Doc. No.
A-59200621.
WAIKAKU‘U PARK
RANK
YEAR TAX MAP KEY(S)/
ACREAGE
RESOLUTION # PURCHASE
PRICE MATCHING
FUNDS
STATUS
#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.
LANDS OF KALIHI
RANK
YEAR TAX MAP KEY(S)/
ACREAGE
RESOLUTION # PURCHASE
PRICE
MATCHING
FUNDS
STATUS
#9 2015 8-9-03:05 (220.382)
8-9-10:01 (22.644)
8-9-10:02 (11.28)
8-9-10:08 (1.144)
N/A N/A N/A Not being pursued at this time.
POHUE BAY (KA‘Ū)
RANK
YEAR
TAX MAP KEY(S)/
ACREAGE
RESOLUTION #
PURCHASE
PRICE
MATCHING
FUNDS
STATUS
#2 2006 9-2-01:Portions of
various parcels
N/A N/A N/A Awaiting resolution.
COUNTY OF HAWAI‘I
PUBLIC ACCESS, OPEN SPACE AND NATURAL RESOURCES PRESERVATION COMMISSION (PONC)
STATUS OF PROPERTIES ON PAST PRIORITIZED LISTS FROM 2006-2015
(DECEMBER 28, 2016)
12
KAHUKU COASTAL PROPERTY
RANK
YEAR
TAX MAP KEY(S)/
ACREAGE
RESOLUTION #
PURCHASE
PRICE
MATCHING
FUNDS
STATUS
#5 2009 9-2-01:75 (3127.950) 49 11
314 12
$2,600,000.00
(+ closing costs)
$621,245.00
(State – DLNR
LLCP)
Warranty Deed executed on October 4,
2016 and recorded with the BOC on
November 4 , 2016, Doc. No.
A-61520211. $764,755.00
(PONC Fund)
$1,214,000.00
(Federal –
*USF&W, RLA)
*United States Fish & Wildlife, Recovery Lands Acquisition Grant
GRASSMAN MACADAMIA NUT FARM (Conservation Easement)
RANK
YEAR
TAX MAP KEY(S)/
ACREAGE
RESOLUTION #
PURCHASE
PRICE
MATCHING
FUNDS
STATUS
#14 2013 9-4-05:08 (211.806) N/A N/A N/A Grant of Conservation Easement between
Janice & Blaine Grassman and HILT
executed on November 7, 2016 and
recorded with the BOC on November 15,
2016, Doc. No. A-61630568.
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 The Trust for Public Land and Ala
Kahakai Trail Association has applied for
$6,000,000.00 in federal funding from the
Land and Water Conservation Fund.
COUNTY OF HAWAI‘I
PUBLIC ACCESS, OPEN SPACE AND NATURAL RESOURCES PRESERVATION COMMISSION (PONC)
STATUS OF PROPERTIES ON PAST PRIORITIZED LISTS FROM 2006-2015
(DECEMBER 28, 2016)
13
KAHUA OLOHU
RANK
YEAR
TAX MAP KEY(S)/
ACREAGE
RESOLUTION #
PURCHASE
PRICE
MATCHING
FUNDS
STATUS
#11 2014 9-5-12:05 (13) 287 15 $170,000.00
(+ closing costs)
N/A Warranty Deed executed on June 1, 2016
and recorded with the BOC on
June 30, 2016, Doc. No. A-60250078.
KĀWĀ/KAWA‘A BAY
RANK
YEAR
TAX MAP KEY(S)/
ACREAGE
RESOLUTION #
PURCHASE
PRICE
MATCHING
FUNDS
STATUS
#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. $705,250.00
(PONC Fund)
PUNALU‘U (Beach Park and adjacent lands including Ninole Springs & Pond)
RANK
YEAR
TAX MAP KEY(S)/
ACREAGE
RESOLUTION #
PURCHASE
PRICE
MATCHING
FUNDS
STATUS
#4 2006 9-5-19: Coastal pors. of
various parcels;
9-6-01:03 (3.573)
06 (5.992), 11
(0.442),1:12 (.188)
169 07 N/A N/A Not being pursued at this time.
County of Hawai‘i
Public Access, Open Space &
Natural Resources Preservation Commission
Acquisition Status Report
(as of 11/14/16)
PONC FUND
AMOUNT (actual including closing
GRANTS AWARDED FUNDED costs/escrow refunds)TOTAL
State of Hawai‘i, Dept. of Land & Natural 1,214,750.00$ 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 621,245.00$ 771,917.12$ 2,607,162.12$
Resources, Legacy Land Conservation Program
Federal, U.S. Fish & Wildlife, Recovery Lands 1,214,000.00$
Acquisition Grant
Kahuku Coastal Property, Ka‘ū
TMK:9-2-01:75
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) =7,434,083.77$ 6,927,366.77$ 14,361,450.54$
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
TOTAL GRANTS (PENDING) =1,330,000.00$
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
Pohoiki Bay, Puna, Hawai‘i -$ 1,606,134.11$ 1,606,134.11$
TMK: (3) 1-3-08:97
Waipi‘o Valley Lookout Parcel 902,120.43$ 902,120.43$
Hāmākua, Hawai‘i; TMK: (3) 4-8-04:06
Hāwī Banyan Trees Property, North Kohala -$ 753,612.01$ 753,612.01$
TMK: (3) 5-5-15:42
Kaiholena (north), North Kohala, Hawai‘i -$ 6,550,045.82$ 6,550,045.82$
TMK's: (3) 5-8-01:11, 19, 20, 24
Kipapa Park, North Kona, Hawai‘i -$ 3,240,026.09$ 3,240,026.09$
TMK's: (3) 7-7-08:20, 31
White Sands Mauka, North Kona, Hawai‘i -$ 3,004,150.01$ 3,004,150.01$
TMK's: (3) 7-7-08:21, 23
Kahua Olohu, Ka‘ū, Hawai‘i -$ 170,879.66$ 170,879.66$
TMK: (3) 9-5-12:05
TOTAL ACQUISITIONS (NO FUNDING) = 16,226,968.13$
SUB-TOTAL =36,823,352.50$
GRANTS AWARDED =7,434,083.77$
PRIVATE DONATION =2,000,000.00$
TOTAL ACQUISITION COSTS (COUNTY) =27,389,268.73$
District District/Property/Tax Map Key Zoning Acreage Totals
Puna 26.762
Pohoiki =26.762
1-3-08:97
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 4.710
Ka‘ū 3926.114
Kahuku Coastal Property =Agricultural 3127.950
9-2-01:75
Kahua Olohu =Agricultural 13.000
9-5-12:05
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)4428.7835
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, 2016)
Year Suggestion
Form Submitted
Tax Map Key(s)
Property(s) 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016
x x 1-3-01:54, 74, 83, 84 Pāhoa Steam Vents
x 1-3-08 Pohoiki Road
x 1-3-08:34 Pohoiki Bay, Puna, Hawai‘i
x 1-3-45 & adjacent parcels Pualena Crater
x x 1-4-02:22, 51 & 88 Vacationlands Land Trust/Hara Property
x 1-4-02:51 & por. 88;
1-4-68:01, 04-20
Kapoho-Vacationland tide pools
x x x 1-4-02:52 Cape Kumukahi Regional Park
x 1-4-02:75 Lands adjacent to Ahalanui Park and the Hot Pond
x x 1-4-03:03 & 37 Wai‘ele
x x 1-4-03:19 & 20 Honolulu Landing
x 1-4-68:07 & 08 Vacationlands/Wai‘opae
x 1-4-68:33 Wai‘opae/Vacationlands
x 1-4-91 Green Lake, Green Mountain
x 1-5-10:32 The Gapp Property
x 1-6-90:79; 1-6-91:54 Burial Cave (Puna)
x 1-8-04:101 50 acre parcel in Mt. View, HI
SOUTH HILO (Zone 2)
Year Suggestion
Form Submitted
Tax Map Key(s)
Property(s) 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016
x Various Hawai‘i Consolidated Railway (Panaewa to Kapoho)
x Zone 2 and 1 Hawaiian Consolidated (Railroad Avenue to Kapoho)
x (About 250 yards up-stream from
Mill Beach)
Mill Road Water Falls (Pāpa‘ikou)
2
SOUTH HILO (Zone 2) (continued)
Year Suggestion
Form Submitted
Tax Map Key(s)
Property(s) 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016
x 2-1 Old Railroad Way (Honomū – Pepe‘ekeo)
x 2-1-16:02, 06 Mulier lands adjoining Kealoha Park
x 2-2-53:20 Hilo Bayfront Trails – (Lot to connect to Waiakea
Pond)
x 2-4-02:73 Acreage adjacent to Hilo Municipal Golf Course
N/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 2-6-18:01 Pu‘u O‘o Ranch (Pi‘ihonua)
x 2-6-25:01 Honoli‘i Beach
x x 2-7-04:118 Pāpa‘ikou Mill Beach
x 2-7-09 Onomea Bay (surrounding lands)
x 2-8-04:05 Hāmākua Springs Agricultural Conservation
Easement
x 2-9-02:23 Hakalau Valley
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 2013 2014 2015 2016
x 3-4-02:01 & 03 Maulua Gulch
x x 3-4-02:04; 3-7-01:11 Maulua Gulch
x 3-6-05 Ka‘awali‘i Gulch
x 3-6-05:15 Ka‘awali‘i Gulch shoreline
x 3-6-05:17 Ka‘awali‘i Gulch
x 3-7-01:03 Waipunalei
x 3-7-01:11 Maulua Nui
3
HĀMĀKUA (Zone 4)
Year Suggestion
Form Submitted
Tax Map Key(s)
Property(s) 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016
x Hāmākua Ditch
x Kukuihaele Heliport
x Lower Cane Haul Road (Waipi‘o, Honoka‘a,
Homula)
x Public access to Haina Landing and Pā‘auhau
Landing
x 4-1-06:07 Keanakolu Koa Forests
x x 4-2-03:03 Koholālele 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 4-4-02:04 Waika‘alulu Gulch aka Fishtail
x 4-4-05:06 Pa‘auhau Landing
x x 4-4-05:11 Kahawaili‘ili‘i Gulch
x 4-4-15:02 Ka‘ohe Palila Mitigation Area
x 4-5-02 Haina Landing aka Honoka‘a Landing and nearby
areas
x x 4-6-02:02 Kawela (Kamakamaka Point)
x x 4-6-03:21 Malanahae aka Malanahae Landing
x x 4-7-03:01 Kapulena Landing (Opala House)
x x 4-7-03:01 Springwater next to Kawaikalia gulch
x x 4-8-01:01, 04 Kukuihaele (Old Landing aka Station & nearby areas)
x 4-8-04:06 Waipi‘o Lookout Point
x x 4-8-07:15 Kukuihaele (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 2013 2014 2015 2016
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 2013 2014 2015 2016
x Hapu Point, North Kohala
x Various Hawai‘i Railway Company (Māhukona to Upolu
Point)
x Zone 5 Hawaiian Railroad Co. (Māhukona, Upolu Point,
Kauhola, Niuli‘i)
x Kapanai‘a Bay
x Kohala Lighthouse, Ka‘ahola Point
x Various North Kohala Coast Historic and Cultural Corridor
x Pololu & Pololu flats surrounding access trail into
the valley
x Pololu Valley Lookout
x Property makai of Kohala Intermediate School
x Queen’s Bath – Mauka of Hālawa camp
x 5-1-04:29 Pololū Trail
x 5-2 (Niuli‘i) to 5-5 (Puakea) North Kohala, windward shoreline (from Puakea
Ranch to Kēōkea Park)
x 5-2-01:14 & 16 Kupalaha Heiau (adjacent to Kēōkea Beach Park)
x x x x 5-2-01:20 & 25 Niuli‘i
x 5-2-02:08 & 5-2-05:18 Kamehameha Pond (N. Kohala)
x x x x x x x 5-2-07:04, 27; 5-3-07:22, 23,
26, 32, 33
Hāpu‘u to Kapanai‘a Cultural Corridor
x 5-3-07:Por. 01, 21, 24, 25, 27,
28
Public access road to Kapanai‘a Bay
x x x x 5-3-07:10 Halelua
x 5-3-07:22 Hale o Ka‘ili Heiau
x 5-3-07:26 & 28 Kapalama Heiau
x 5-5-05:04, 05, 17; 5-6-01:27, 56 Access to Mo‘okini Heiau and Kamehameha birth
site
x 5-5-07:37 Hō‘ea Flat, North Kohala
x 5-5-15:42 Banyan Trees Park Area, Hāwī Town Center
x 5-6-01:74 Old Coast Guard Road to Hono‘ipu Landing
x 5-6-01:75 Kukuipahu Heiau
5
NORTH KOHALA (Zone 5)
(continued)
Year Suggestion
Form Submitted
Tax Map Key(s)
Property(s) 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016
x x x x x x x x x x 5-6-01:13, 16, 18, 42, 49, 50,
89-
110,
Kukuipahu-Hā‘ena Corridor
x x x 5-7-01:05 Pa‘o‘o
x x 5-7-01:11 Lapakahi State Historical Park Area (Reish property)
x x x x 5-7-01:20 Lamaloloa
x 5-7-01:20 Lapakahi State Historical Park Area (Gordy property)
x x x x x x x x x x 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 x x 5-8-01:09 Keawenui Access Easement
x x 5-8-01:09 Keawenui
x x x x x 5-8-01:11; 5-8-01:19-23 Kaiholena
x 5-8-02:01 Kehena Ditch Road
SOUTH KOHALA (Zone 6)
Year Suggestion
Form Submitted
Tax Map Key(s)
Property(s) 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016
x Haleino Heiau, South Kohala
x N/A Sandalwood Conservation Buffer Zone
x Waimea Trail System
x 6-2-02:06 Mau‘umae Beach (Queen Emma Estate coastal
parcel)
x 6-4-01:60 Homestead Road Trail (S. Kohala)
x 6-4-02:137 White Road Trail
x 6-5 and 6-6 Waimea Trails & Greenways
x 6-5-01:20 Hōkū‘ula Battleground
x 6-5-01:20 Waimea Pu‘u
x 6-6-01 Puakō-Waimea Trail
x 6-6-01:02, 06 & 48 Waimea Field System
x 6-6-03:06 Waimea Streamside Park
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SOUTH KOHALA (Zone 6) (continued)
Year Suggestion
Form Submitted
Tax Map Key(s)
Property(s) 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016
x x 6-6-05:27 Lalamilo Farm Lots Perimeter Buffer Zone
x 6-7-01:Por. 03 Ke‘āmuku
x 6-7-02 Waimea Town Center Equestrian Trail (S. Kohala)
x 6-8-01:01 South Kohala Regional Park
x 6-8-01:01 Waimea District Park
x 6-8-01:22 Puakō Forest Project
NORTH KONA (Zone 7)
Year Suggestion
Form Submitted
Tax Map Key(s)
Property(s) 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016
x Judd Trail (Ali‘i Dr. to Mamalahoa Hwy.)
x Kapalaoa coast at border of North Kona & South
Kohala
x Wai‘aha/Honl’s
x Wungs Ranch
x Various West Hawai‘i Railway (Lanihau to Kalukalu)
x Various Ali‘i Drive
x 7-1-02 Kīholo Bay
x 7-1-03:10 Waikoloa South
x 7-2 Hualālai Summit
x 7-2-03 & 7-2-04:04 & 14 Puhi a Pele
x 7-2-04 Makalawena
x 7-2-05 Mahai‘ula to Hualālai
x 7-3-03:10 Haleohiu Homesteads
x x x x x x x 7-3-09:04 & 22 ‘O‘oma II
x 7-3-25:03 Expanding Public Access to Makaula-‘O‘oma Section,
Honua‘ula Forest Reserve
x 7-4-20 Kealakehe Regional Park
x 7-5 Kona and Ka‘ū Railway/West Hawai‘i Railroad
(Hualalai Road-Kuakini Hwy. – Ono‘uli)
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NORTH KONA (Zone 7) (continued)
Year Suggestion
Form Submitted
Tax Map Key(s)
Property(s) 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016
x 7-5-10:54 Konas People Park
x x x 7-5-20:22, 24, 28, 34 Puapua‘a
x 7-6-15:23 Banyan’s Beach
x 7-6-16:13 State of Hawai‘i Road Remnant at Hale Halewai o
Hōlualoa
x x x 7-6-16:32 Adjacent property to Hale Halawai o Hōlualoa
x 7-7-04:12, 51, 52, 54 Kamoa Point
x 7-7-08:20, 31, 100 Lucile P. Kingman Trust
x 7-7-08:21 & 23 White Sands Mauka
x 7-8-01:por. 03 Pu‘u Lehua Ranch sandalwood forest
x 7-8-13 Ke‘eku Heiau
SOUTH KONA (Zone 8)
Year Suggestion
Form Submitted
Tax Map Key(s)
Property(s) 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016
x Kauleoli
x Keopuka
x 8-2-06:27 & 28 Manini Beach Park Project
x x 8-2-11:02 & 23 HCC Farms, LLC
x 8-2-13:02, 03, 14; 8-2-14:43;
8-2-15:59
Amy Greenwell Ethnobotanical Gardens
x 8-2-15:01; 8-2-02:01 Takashiba Nut Farm in Cook’s Landing, Capt. Cook
x 8-3; 8-4 Hōnaunau & South Kona Forest Reserve
x 8-3-04 Add a bike/foot path on conservation land (Honalo to Kekaha)
x 8-3-06 Ke‘ei Beach
x 8-7-12:01 & 03; 8-7-01:06 North American Properties (Ka‘apana, Olelo Moana,
Ka‘ohe)
x 8-7-08:02, 33 & 34 Waikaku‘u Park – South Kona
x 8-8-01 South Kona Forest Reserve (Yee Hop)
x 8-9-03:05; 8-9-10:01, 02, 08 & 09 Lands of Kalihi
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KA‘Ū (Zone 9)
Year Suggestion
Form Submitted
Tax Map Key(s)
Property(s) 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016
x Below Hawaiian Ranchos Multiple beaches below Ocean View, Hawai‘i 96737
x Punalu‘u to Manuka Bay
x 9-1; 9-2; 9-3; 9-4; 9-5 Ka‘ū Coast (coastal lands)
x 9-2-01:01 Pōhue Beach
x x 9-2-01:72 Paradise of South Kona, LLC/Pohue Bay
x 9-2-01:75 Kahuku Coastal Property
x x 9-2-01:75 Pōhue Bay
x 9-2-02 Road to the Sea, Ka‘ū
x 9-3-01 Ka Lae (South Point)
x 9-3-01 Naohuleahua “Two Bald Men Village”
x 9-3-01 to 9-4-01 Ka Lae to Kawalu (Ka‘ū Coast)
x 9-4-02:03 Ka‘ū Dryland Forest & ancient Hawaiian home
sites
x 9-4-05:08 Grassman Macadamia Nut Farm
x 9-5-05:08, 13, 14, 15, 18, 20;
9-6-
03:06,
Ka‘ū Forest Reserve
x 9-5-07 Waikapuna
x 9-5-08:01 Nā‘ālehu/Wai‘ohinu (native forest above
communities)
x 9-5-11:01, 04, 05, 06; 9-5-
12:01
Kaunamano, Ka‘ū
x 9-5-12:05 Kahua Olohu
x 9-5-14:29 & 60 Whittington Park @ Honu‘apo
x x 9-5-16:06 & 25; 9-5-17:05 & 07 Kāwā/Kawa‘a Bay
x 9-5-18 Pu‘u Makanau; Pu‘u Pakua
x 9-5-19 Nīnole, Ka‘ū
x x 9-5-19: coastal portions
of various parcels; 9-6
Punalu‘u Beach Park and adjacent lands (including
Nīnole Springs and pond)
x 9-8-02 Great Crack – Ka‘ū (southwest rift of Kilauea
volcano)
x x N/A Hawaiian 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)
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(a) Monies in this fund shall be used solely to:
(1) Purchase or otherwise acquire lands or property entitlements in the County of Hawai‘i
for public outdoor recreation and education, including:
(A) Access to beaches and mountains;
(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 $36,823,352 to obtain land in Hawai‘i County for public use. $27,389,268 was used from
the FUND; $7,434,083 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 2017.
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 H m kua N. Kohala S. Kohala
N. Kona S. Kona Ka‘
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)
2016 LIST OF SUGGESTION FORMS
SUBMITTED BY THE PUBLIC
Tax Map Key(s)
Property(s)
PONC
Communication No.
Date
Received
(PUNA)
1-8-04:101 50 acre parcel in Mt. View, HI 16-018 6/30/16
(SOUTH HILO)
2-9-02:23 Hakalau Valley 16-016 6/30/16
(NORTH KOHALA)
5-2-07:04, 27; 5-3-
07:22, 23, 26, 32 & 33
Hapu‘u to Kapanai‘a Cultural
Corridor
16-011 6/24/16
5-3-07:10 Halelua 16-010 6/24/16
5-6-01:13, 16, 18, 42,
49, 50, 65, 89-103,
105-122
Kukuipahu-Ha‘ena Corridor 16-013 6/24/16
5-7-01:20 Lamaloloa 16-015 6/24/16
5-7-02:11; 5-7-03:01,
02, 03, 07, 08, 10, 18
Māhukona 16-012 6/24/16
5-8-01:09
Keawenui 16-014 6/24/16
(NORTH KONA)
7-3-03:10 Haleohiu Homesteads 16-006 4/26/16
7-3-25:03 Expanding Public Access to
Makaula-‘O‘oma Section,
Honua‘ula Forest Reserve
16-003 1/04/16
(NORTH KONA)
8-2-13:02, 03, 14; 8-2-
14:43; 8-2-15:59
Amy Greenwell
Ethnobotanical Gardens
16-007 4/29/16
(KA‘Ū)
9-2-01:72 Pohue Bay 16-017 6/30/16
Total Suggestion Forms Submitted = 12
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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 H m kua N. Kohala S. Kohala
N. Kona S. Kona Ka‘
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
COUNTY OF HAWAI‘I
PUBLIC ACCESS, OPEN SPACE AND
NATURAL RESOURCES PRESERVATION COMMISSION (PONC)
2016 LIST OF PONC STEWARDSHIP GRANT
APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED
Property/District
Tax Map Key(s)
Applicant
PONC
Comm. No.
Date Received
by P&R
(WAIPI‘O LOOKOUT,
HĀMĀKUA)
4-8-04:06 Pōhāhā I Ka Lani N/A 8/31/15*
(KĀWĀ, KA‘Ū)
9-5-016:06 & 25;
9-5-017:05 & 07
Na Mamo O Kāwā 16-022 8/26/16
Hawai‘i Wildlife Fund 16-023 9/01/16
Honu Project 16-024 9/01/16
Team Hawai‘i International
Athletics
16-025 9/01/16
*Received in 2015; however application to be considered in 2016
Total PONC Stewardship Grant Applications Submitted = 5