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Wil Okabe
Managing Director
Harry Kim
Mayor Barbara J. Kossow
Deputy Managing Director
December 31, 2018
Honorable Harry Kim
Mayor County of Hawai'i
25 Aupuni Street
Hilo, Hawai'i 96720
Dear Mayor Kim:
Attached is the 2018 Annual Report of the County of Hawai'i Public Access, Open Space and
Natural Resource Preservation Commission (PONC), pursuant to Section 2-217 (2) of the Hawai'i
County Code.
This has been another great year for the PONC. We have worked to improve the Suggestion Form for
properties to be nominated for county purchase. We have revised our Criteria Assessment Form to
prioritize the nominated properties. In recent years, we have taken on the responsibility of reviewing
grant applications to maintain PONC properties and have worked to improve the process for granting
funds for stewarding the lands. We will continue to refine our commission and the processes of
nominating properties and the Stewardship Grant process. We have submitted our recommendation
letter to the Charter Commission.
The good people of Hawai’i have suggested many properties for the County to preserve into
perpetuity. Looking to preserve the natural resources of Hawai’i, our commission has reviewed and
ranked these community submissions for your consideration. We have also reviewed grant
applications for communities to malama PONC acquired properties.
The work of our commission couldn’t happen without the support of the county staff. We are
thankful for the time and efforts of Maxine Cutler (Commission Secretary), Amy Self (Deputy
Corporation Counsel), and Hamana Ventura (Property Manager).
Again, we are thankful for the support of the County of Hawai’i and enjoy working with
communities to conserve Hawai’i’s natural resources.
Commissioners: E. Koohan Paik Mander; Kai’ena Bishaw II; Shelley Bee Allen Naungayan; Dr. Wayne
Frank; Rene’ Siracusa, Vice Chair; Rick Warshauer; Cynthia Nazara; and Susan Wells Fischer.
County of Hawai‘i
Public Access, Open Space and Natural Resources Preservation Commission
2018 Annual Report to the Mayor
December 31, 2018
Introduction
The Hawai‘i County Public Access, Open Space and Natural Resources Preservation
Commission (PONC) is submitting this 2018 Annual Report to the Mayor which includes the 2018
Prioritized List of Properties that was submitted to this Commission on or before February 28, 2018
(Appendix 1), in pursuant to the Hawai‘i County Code (1985), Edition 2005 Section 2-217
(Appendix 2).
Unlike other commissions in the county, this Commission is an advisory to the Mayor and its
sole responsibilities are: 1) responsible for annually submitting a prioritized list of properties to be
considered for acquisition to the Mayor and 2) review and make recommendations to the Department
of Parks and Recreation of the Stewardship Grant Applications.
In addition, this Commission has also compiled a report of all properties submitted on the
Status of Properties on Past Prioritized Lists 2006-2018 (Appendix 3), which includes the different
funding sources used for each acquisition. For updated information of the county’s acquisitions using
the Preservation Fund, please refer to the Acquisition Status Report (Appendix 4). Finally, this
Commission compiled a detailed Comprehensive List of Properties Submitted by the Public
(Appendix 5). This list attests to the participation of community groups and individual parties
interested in the preservation of our island’s open spaces and natural resources.
In 2010, Hawai‘i County voters approved the first charter amendment created by Article 10,
Section 10-15, PONC Preservation Fund that sets aside 2% of Hawai‘i County’s real property taxes
each year for acquisition of these properties (Appendix 6). Two years later in 2012, Hawai‘i County
voters approved the second charter creating an amendment, which can be found in Article 10, Section
10-16, PONC Maintenance Fund (Appendix 7), provides funding for maintaining properties acquired
by the Preservation Fund and permitted usages.
Included in this report is an appendix describing the Process for Property Acquisition
(Appendix 8) so that the public may be better informed as to how properties are acquired using the
Preservation Fund.
Commission Members
Kekaulike P. Tomich, Chairman, District 8 (January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2020)
René Siracusa, Vice-Chair, District 5 (January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2018)
E. Koohan Paik-Mander, Commissioner, District 1 (January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2022)
Kai‘ena Bishaw II, Commissioner, District 2 (January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2019)
Shellie Bee Allen Naungayan, Commissioner, District 3 (January 1, 2018 – December 31, 2018)
Dr. Wayne Frank, Commissioner, District 4 (January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2022)
Rick Warshauer, Commissioner, District 6 (January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2021)
Cynthia S.H. Nazara, Commissioner, District 7 (January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2019)
Susan Wells Fischer, Commissioner, District 9 (January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2020)
Commission Meetings
Meeting dates and location for 2018 were:
January 8 Kona March 12 Hilo
May 14 Kona July 9 Hilo
September 10 Kona November 5 Hilo
At each of these meetings, the Commission welcomed public testimony from the public and
other government agencies. Interest in the Commissions work is evident through increased
awareness via the public website, increased in public attendance, verbal/written by members of
the public, property owners, non-profit organizations, and other interested parties. In addition to
these meetings, our commissioners presented information of the Open Space Acquisition program and
applications at various community meetings.
To give equal exposure and opportunity to the public every year, the meetings alternated
between Hilo and Kona. During the year, alternating the meetings between Hilo and Kona prove to
be effective with the public’s contribution to 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 on
their findings at a regularly scheduled meeting.
Status of Properties on Past Prioritized Lists and Acquisitions
Past prioritized lists were compiled in the Status of Properties on Past Prioritized Lists from
2006-2018 (Appendix 3). 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 set by Hawai‘i County Charter, Article 10, Section 10-15
(Appendix 6); the property no longer meets the criteria for inclusion (Appendix 9); there is 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 (Appendix 5) is a sequential listing by tax map key
number in each zone of all properties submitted by the public since 2006 to the PONC Commission.
Suggestion Form
The Suggestion Form was revised and approved on September 10, 2018 (Appendix 11). It is
now available to the public by request 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 the forms that were submitted by the
public when creating the 2018 Prioritized List. PONC received 16 Suggestion Forms from
the public between July 1, 2017 and February 28, 2018 (next page).
Prioritized List
The 2018 Prioritized List is as follows:
Priority
No.
Comm.
No. 18-
Percentage
Results
Commission
Scores
Name of Site
or Project
Tax Map Key(s)
3rd Division
1 004 81.89 737 Waikapuna,
Kahilipali'iki and
Kahilipalinui
9-5-07:16
2 014 80.11 721 Amy Greenwell
Ethnobotanical Gardens
8-2-13:02, 03, 14; 8-2-
14:43; 8-2-15:59
3 011 78.44 706 Hapu'u to Kapanai'a
Cultural Corridor
5-2-07:04, 27;
5-3-007:22, 23, & 26
4 005 77.67 699 Mahukona 5-7-02:03, 11; 5-7-03:
01, 02, 03, 07, 08, 10, 18
5 015 76.89 692 Kaupalaoa 5-8-01:10
6 006 76.11 685 Halelua 5-3-07:10
7 007 73.00 657 Lamaloloa 5-7-01:20
8 016 72.89 656 Honoipu 5-6-01:74
9 018 71.00 639 Wai’ele 1-4-03:03, 37
10 008 70.00 630 Kukuipahu - Haena
Corridor
5-6-01:13, 16, 18, 42,
49, 50, & 89 to 107
11 010 67.78 610 Keawenui 5-8-01:09
12 009 67.67 609 'Io lani Kea Trust 8-7-11:02
13 017 58.89 530 Pohue Bay 9-2-01:72
In developing the 2018 Prioritized List, the Commission considered properties submitted on
the 2018 Suggestion Forms, heard public testimony, written testimony’s, and conducted site visits
related to those submissions. The Commission developed its prioritized ranking order based upon
reported urgency, anticipated use, significance, benefit to the public, special opportunities available
for acquisition, and management plan. This year’s total possible score based on the total number of
commissioners was 900. In 2015, the Commission amended its’ rules (Appendix 9) to include only
those properties that scored 50% or higher on the prioritized list for consideration. In Appendix 1,
there are detailed descriptions, maps, and summaries of all 13 properties that scored 50% and above.
There was only one property that was nominated and failed to meet the 50% or higher threshold.
Historically, a Resolution 65-17 for Haleohiu was passed by County Council in 2017. In addition,
two of the nominations were duplicate errors. See chart below.
Priority No.
Comm.
No.18-
Percentage
Results
Commission
Score Name of Site or Project
Tax Map Key(s)
3rd Division
14 003 43.44 391 Haleohiu 7-3-003:10
15 012 0% Duplicate Submission of Comm. 18-009
16 013 0% Duplicate Submission of Comm. 18-010
Assessment Criteria Form
The Commission made no updates to the Assessment Criteria Form. Last revision was done
on November 5, 2018 (Appendix 11). This Assessment Criteria Form was utilized to assess the
suggestion forms received during the aforementioned time.
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 2018, 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).
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. In 2018, PONC
Commission were invited by the Charter Commission to render a recommendation to the charter
that would make the process that would further enhance the PONC commission’s ability in their
capacity to the mayor.
In the meantime, four eligible Stewardship Grant Applications (Appendix 12) were
received by P&R and passed on to the PONC Commission to review and make funding
recommendations. All four applications were recommended for funding at PONC’s Special
Meeting held in October 2018, providing they met the requirements as defined in the Hawaii
County Charter Section 10-16(g).
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 that 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 without County
resolutions.
The Commission is very concerned about the Charter Commission process and
recommendation effecting the Preservation and Maintenance Funds Charter
changes
Expenses are eligible for funding using the Maintenance Fund recommends review of
the PONC Charter and Code
The Commission encourages non-profit community groups to apply for stewardship grants
Next Steps
Schedule six Commission meetings alternating between Hilo and Kona in 2018.
Due to budget cuts no other additional meetings is needed
Publicize and encourage the public to submit or re-submit Suggestion Forms by the last day
of February 2019
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
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
Publicize the meeting schedule and encourage the public to submit or re-submit Stewardship
Grant Application with P&R by August 31st
Submit Annual Report and Prioritized List to the Mayor by December 31, 2019
Continue use of PONC Investigative Ad Hoc Committee to conduct site visits as well as
other designated tasks or assignments
Continue to improve the Suggestion Forms and make it user friendly
Continue to improve the Criteria Scoring Forms and scoring methods
Continue to improve the Annual Report to the Mayor
Appendices
1. 2018 Prioritized Properties
2. Chapter 2, Article 42, Hawai‘i County Code 1983 (2005 Edition)
3. Status of Properties on Past Prioritized Lists from 2006-2018
4. Acquisition Status Report (as of 12/31/2018)
5. Comprehensive List of Properties Submitted by the Public
6. Article 10, Section 10-15, Hawai‘i County Charter (2012 Edition)
7. Article 10, Section 10-16, Hawai‘i County Charter (2012 Edition)
8. Process for Property Acquisition with PONC Preservation Fund
9. Rules of Practice and Procedure of the Hawai‘i County Public Access, Open Space, and
Natural Resources Preservation Commission (revised December 28, 2015)
10. Suggestion Form (revised 11/5/2018)
11. Assessment Criteria Form (revised 5/14/18)
12. 2018 List of PONC Stewardship Grant Applications Submitted
13. Biographies of the 2018 Public Access, Open Space, and Natural Resources Preservation
Commission
COUNTY OF HAWAI‘I
PUBLIC ACCESS, OPEN SPACE, AND NATRUAL RESOURCES
PRESERVATION COMMISSION
201 Annual Report to the Mayor
A P P E N D I X
TO THE
F I R S T
201 Prioritized List
Report of the Commissioners
December , 201
Ka‘ū
Puna
Hāmākua
NorthKona SouthHilo
NorthHiloSouthKohala
SouthKona
NorthKohala
#4. Māhukona#10. Kukuipahu-Hā‘ena Corridor
#11. Keawenui
#6. Halelua
#7. Lamaloloa
#3. Hapu‘u to Kapanai‘a Cultural Corridor
#1. Waikapuna, Kahilipali‘iki, and Kahilipalinui
#12. ‘Io Lani Kea Trust
#13. Pohue Bay
#9. Wai‘ele#14. Haleohiu
#2. Amy Greenwell Ethnob otanical Gardens
#5. Kaupalaoa
#8. Honoipu ±
Le ge nd
PrioritizedProperties
Historical Districts
Roads
Data gathered from the following:County of Hawai‘i Planning Dept.
De partme nt of FinancePrope rty Manage me nt Divis ion
PRIORITY #1: WAIKAPUNA, KAHILIPALI’IKI, KAHILIPALINUI
(737 points out of possible 900)
Tax Map Key: (3) 9-5-007:016 consisting of approx. 2,209.307 acres of the
Kahilipali’iki and Kahilipalinui ahupua’a in the District of Ka’u, Hawai’i
Anticipated Use
Open public pedestrian access to and along the shoreline; controlled vehicular access to
shore at Waikapuna and camping by permit
Protection of native vegetation and birds, and historic resources that are found throughout
the property
Continued leasing of portions to local ranchers for grazing
Continued leasing of three communications towers, including to County of Hawai’i
Preparation of a management plan with partners to promote the uses
Significance
Historic resources extend from remnants of ancient field system near the top, to the
famous coastal village site of Waikapuna
Controlled access for many decades has protected historic features throughout the older
soil areas
Excellent native coastal vegetation, seabird usage of coastal bluffs, excellent marine
resources, and the Ala Kahakai Trail highlight the area
This piece is a vital portion of coastal Ka’u, planned by the community for protection but
for sale for development if this public purchase is not made
Special Opportunity for Acquisition and Management
The owner has been in negotiations to sell specifically to the applicants (Ala Kahakai
Trail Association and Trust for Public Land) and has signed a letter of intent. Hawai’i
County will receive a conservation easement
The applicants have received $2 million from the Legacy Lands Conservation Program
for a portion of this purchase
The applicants have proven their capacity with the acquisition of Kaiholena in Kohala
and Kaunamano in Ka’u
Applicants have partnered with numerous organizations, including the Ala Kahakai
National Historic Trail, which adds capacity for archaeological work, management plan
preparation and other assistance
Lease rents will provide long- term management funding, so that management is not
dependent upon public funding
PRIORITY #2: AMY GREENWELL ETHNOBOTANICAL GARDENS
(721 points out of possible 900)
Tax Map Key: (3) 8-2-013:002, 003, 014; 8-2-014: 043; and 8-2-015:059 consisting
of approx. 13.59369 acres of the Kealakekua ahupua’a in
the District of South Kona, Hawai’i
Anticipated Use
Ethnobotanical garden
Education in Ethnobotany and Gardening Programs
Hawaiian Cultures and History
Community events, festivals, arts, and crafts workshops
Farmers markets
Significance
Established Ethnobotanical Garden
Part of the Kona field system
Paikapahau Heiau
Special Opportunity for Acquisition and Management
Owner is actively trying to sell the property
Active community groups including:
Friends of Amy Greenwell,
Civic Clubs,
Community volunteers
and support groups
Other funding sought and leveraged
PRIORITY #3: HAPU’U TO KAPANAI’A CULTURAL CORRIDOR
(706 points out of possible 900)
Tax Map Key: (3) 5-2-007:004, 027 and 5-3-007:022, 023, 026, consisting of approx.
158.122 acres of the A’amakau & Halawa ahupua’a in
the District of North Kohala, Hawai’i
Anticipated Use
The entire site is subject to high public recreational use
There is public access to a premier subsistence fishing and shoreline gathering area for Kohala
It is a 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
Significance
This is part of a cultural corridor in the heart of Kamehameha I’s homeland in North Kohala and
includes ‘ina pono’ (personal lands) of Kamehameha I
The area includes two significant Heiau from the time of Kamehameha I, including one of the
largest platform pavement types of Heiau on Hawai’i Island
There are remnants of activity during Kamehameha I’s time when he resided there; historical
remnants of early Hawaiian use of land, including important burial sites; and remnants of the
earliest Hawaiian settlement
The area is prominent in oral histories as the place that nurtured Kamehameha I in physical and
spiritual strength
Special Opportunity for Acquisition and Management
All four owners have expressed an interest in a preservation sale
Owners of the Kapanai’a and Hapu’u parcels are actively working with community groups to
preserve coastline
Community groups are in contact with the Ala Kahakai National Trail System and the County
Planning Department 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
PRIORITY #4: MAHUKONA
(699 points out of possible 900)
Tax Map Key (3) 5-7-002:003, 011 and 5-7-003:001, 002, 003, 007, 008, 010, and 018,
consisting of approx. 433.784 total acres of the Kaoma, Hihiu, Mahukona ahupua’a
in the District of North Kohala, Hawai’i
Anticipated Use
Expansion and enhancement of two County beach park facilities by:
Protecting important ocean access
Expanding recreational opportunities for hiking, picnicking, and camping
Providing areas for subsistence fishing and shoreline gathering
Protecting natural, cultural, and historic resources
Providing open space protection of the shoreline
Enhancing the small boat launching possibilities
Significance
Identified in General Plan (2005) as an important area for protection (Natural Beauty
7.5.5)
Identified in the 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
It is the only small boat launching area in North Kohala
Special Opportunity for Acquisition and Management
High community support
Community groups poised to create management plans by applying for funds from PONC
Maintenance Fund: Kohala Lihikai; M lama Kohala Kahakai; Kohala Historic and
Preservation Committee; Kamakani O Kohala ‘Ohana
Owner looking to sell
PRIORITY #5: KAUPALAOA
(692 points out of possible 900)
Tax Map Key (3) 5-8-001:010 consisting of approx. 62.623 acres of the
Kaupalaoa ahupua’a in the District of North Kohala, Hawai’i
Anticipated Use
Current uses that will continue with a preservation purchase include a variety of recreational
activities including camping, hiking, walking and fishing.
Access to ancient and modern hiking trails
Access to a sheltered cove for launching canoes and small craft
Significance
Numerous and intact pre-contact cultural sites, comprised of six main clusters four ahu and
numerous enclosures, C-shapes, U-shapes. In all, there are 15 Hawaii Registered Historic
Sites, not including the Ala Loa trail.
According to a 1979 Bishop Museum report, these pre-contact archeological sites are
valuable for testing the model of cultural transformation developed from pre-contact to the
post-contact settlements found in Lapakahi (an ahupua'a to the north)
Preservation would create significant buffer between development along the South Kohala
Coast and the ocean along the more pristine North Kohala Coast
Habitat for several endangered (listed) fauna species: the Hawaiian Hoary Bat, the Hawaiian
Monk Seal, as well as flora: acharanthes, ko'oloa'ula, and ohai.
Home to one of the largest Kiawe forests on the island
Preservation would provide a buffer for uninterrupted flow of significant flow of
groundwater into the ocean
Part of the Ala Kahakai National Historic Trail
Special Opportunity for Acquisition and Management
Kohala Lihikai, Hawaiian Islands Land Trust and the Ala Kahakai National Historic Trail
have met with a representative of the owner, who expressed interest in a preservation sale.
PRIORITY #6: HALELUA
(685 points out of possible 900)
Tax Map Key (3) 5-3-007:010 consisting of approx. 50.312 acres of the
Halelua ahupua’a in the District of North Kohala, Hawai’i
Anticipated Use
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
Significance
Significant pre-contact cultural sites including Ohau Heiau, eight lo'i 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
Hawaiian Monk seals and their pups frequent Halelua; two adult monk seals have been
sighted together at one time (a very rare event)
A variety of native plants are present, and the cliffs provide home for a variety of sea birds,
including the Kolea which makes and annual round-trip to the Arctic
'Io, the Hawaiian Hawk, and the 'Ope'ape'a, the Hawaiian Hoary Bat, have also been sighted
in the area
Links preserved lands on both sides
Special Opportunity for Acquisition and Management
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
PRIORITY #7: LAMALALOA
(657 points out of possible 900)
Tax Map Key (3) 5-7-001:020 consisting of approx. 35.345 acres of the
Pao’o ahupua’a in the District of North Kohala, Hawai’i
Anticipated Use
Current uses that will continue with a preservation purchase includes: biking, hiking,
shoreline fishing, picnicking, and recreation.
Open Space for historical education, environmental, and research actives
Hawaiian cultural practices, and gathering
Significance
Many archaeological and cultural sites ranging from 10-15 sites
The North Kohala Community Development Plan (NKCDP) describes this area as having a
“high density of cultural sites”
The area have been relatively untouched since the early 1900’s.
The Ala Loa passes through this parcel
The Hawaiian Horary Bat and Hawaiian Monk seal has been sighted.
The Akulikuli, Hinahina, Ilima, Naupaka, and Pa’u Ohiiaka are present
Because of the successes of King Kamehameha I and unifying the Islands; this area has the
highest concentration of intact pre-contact sites in the State
Special Opportunity for Acquisition and Management
Land is for sale
Owners are willing to sell
The only privately-owned parcel within the six-mile corridor of the County and State lands.
Nine of the North Kohala non-profits are available for stewardship
Kohala Lihikai, a non-profit organization is working with the landowner for either fee or
conservation easement purchase
PRIORITY #9: WAI’ELE
(639 points out of possible 900)
Tax Map Key (3) 1-4-003:003 & 037 consisting of approx. 157.96 acres of the
Halepua’a ahupua’a in the District of Puna, Hawai’i
Anticipated Use
Traditional access trail to shoreline
Preservation of extensive coastal agricultural and village remains in formerly high-density
occupation area
Peaceful use of quiet coastal area, now rare in Puna
Significance
This older piece of undisturbed agricultural and village archaeological remains is a very rare
example in today’s Puna and windward Hawai’i overall. That it adjoins similarly significant
larger Kamehameha Schools and mauka forest reserve lands enhances its historic value
enormously, as does all of their remaining native and cultural vegetation
The total preserved area and resource variety will be much larger
These few older pieces of agricultural land are where old Hawai’ians moved to when Pele
covered their homes and fields. Now very little of this remains, and it all is an essential
historic relic
Special Opportunity for Acquisition and Management
This is a rare opportunity for preservation of unique archaeological and cultural features in
their natural setting and in a larger geography around it
Management and development needs are few and community groups are interested in taking
them on
The area is under threat of ongoing development, as can be seen from cleared land around it
and the explosion of large houses in the coastal lands of nearby Maku’u and further north
PRIORITY #8: HONOIPU
(656 points out of possible 900)
Tax Map Key (3) 5-6-001:074 consisting of approx. 17.547 acres of the
Honoipu Upolu ahupua’a in the District of North Kohala, Hawai‘i.
Anticipated Use
Continued access on Old Coast Guard Road to the shoreline parking lot and the Na Ala Hele
trail at Puakea/Pali Akamoa. Cultural practices and gathering
Shoreline gathering, subsistence fishing, surfing, and recreation
Protection of significant cultural, historic, and natural resources such as the recovery of three
endangered, endemic shrubs: Acharanthes, Ko'oloa'ula, and Ohai
Hawaiian Monk seals have been sighted along the shoreline
Significance
Honoipu may be translated as "gourd bay" because the shape of the bay and surrounding
cliffs resembles a gourd. The bay is a "hono" place, with calm seas, protected from the strong
Apa'apa'a winds of Kohala. It is known for its traditional landing site for interisland canoes
traveling to and from Maui. We remember this in famous songs and chants as the place
where canoes and ships leave the leeward protection of the island to sail across the
Alenuihaha Channel
Historic Honoipu Landing was surrounded by a small village and served as an alternative
“port” to shipping at Mahukona
From 1944 to 1992, the property was part of the U.S. Department of Defense Radio
Navigation program at Coast Guard Upolu Point Loran Station still exist on the land
Portions of the Coast Guard station are located on the adjoining subdivision with Hawaiian
Homelands and Kamehameha Schools lands
Special Opportunity for Acquisition and Management
Representatives of the North Kohala community, Kohala Lihikai, Hawaiian Islands Land
Trust, and the Ala Kahakai National Historic Trail Association actively worked with the
previous owner, Parker Ranch to identify sources to purchase and to steward the land
Current owners have background in restoration and preservation of historic sites elsewhere
High community support for continued shoreline and Na Ala Hele trail access
Potential for matching federal, state, county, and private funding
PRIORITY #10: KUKUIPAHU-HA’ENA CORRIDOR
(630 points out of possible 900)
Tax Map Key (3) 5-6-001: 013, 016, 018, 042, 049, 050, and 089 to 107
consisting of approx. 1,456.25 acres of the Punapuna ahupua’a
in the District of North Kohala, Hawai’i
Anticipated Use
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
Significance
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
Special Opportunity for Acquisition and Management
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
PRIORITY #11: KEAWENUI
(610 points out of possible 900)
Tax Map Key (3) 5-8-001:009 consisting of approx. 166.046 acres of the
Kaehena ahupua’a in the District of North Kohala, Hawai’i
Anticipated Use
Public access for hiking, fishing, picnicking, and recreations.
Cultural education and gathering
Hawaiian cultural and traditional practices
Preservation of cultural and natural resources
Significance
Significant cultural and historic sites abundant in ancient canoe houses, shrines, village sites,
home sites, and burials have been identified
The Hawaiian Hoary Bat and the Hawaiian Monk Seal has been frequenting the coast which
prompted new signage by the State of Hawaii
Recovery efforts of three endangered, endemic shrubs: Acharanthes, Ko’oloa’ula, and Ohia.
Pristine coves, water caves, and reefs
Largest pristine Kiawe forest (great for protein for animals and humans) and native plants
Possible wildlife preserve
Special Opportunity for Acquisition and Management
The owner has proposed several uses including a wildlife preserve, resort retreat, and private
residence
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
PRIORITY #12: ‘IO LANI KEA TRUST
(609 points out of possible 900)
Tax Map Key (3) 8-7-011:002 consisting of approx. 46.27 acres of the
Kukui ‘opae ahupua’a in the District of Puna, Hawai’i
Anticipated Use
Traditional access trail along shoreline Ala Kahakai Trail
Preservation of coastal agricultural and residential archaeological features
Peaceful use of quiet and scenic coastal area out of sight of development
Significance
Archaeological features along this part of the coastal trail have not been damaged by ranch
and development activities
The views along the trail and to mauka are excellent and uncluttered
Special Opportunity for Acquisition and Management
The trail has been maintained by the South Kona Trail Crew with support and guidance from
the Ala Kahakai Trail Association and the Ala Kahakai National Historic Trail
This is one segment of a string of scenic public and private parcels that can be seen as a
planning unit for permanent protection of the trail and its historic elements, with public
access to it at various points
The owners are offering a Conservation Easement purchase for the best portion of their
parcel, for much less than fee cost. This way of funding can be stretched to acquire interest
in more parcels, only parts of which are useful to the public
PRIORITY #13: POHUE BAY
(530 points out of possible 900)
Tax Map Key (3) 9-2-001:072 consisting of approx. 16,456.547 acres of the
Kahuku ahupua’a in the District of Ka’u, Hawai’i
Anticipated Use
Preserve and protect the nesting grounds of the endangered Hawksbill Turtle
Preserve and protect the cultural, historic, and natural resources
Maintain existing managed access
Subsistence fishing and shoreline gathering
Hawaiian Traditions, Cultural, and gathering
Education and living classroom for all
Significance
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
Part of the Ala Kahakai Historical Trail and National Trail System
Special Opportunity for Acquisition and Management
Hawksbill Turtle Project
U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service, contributed through a Recovery Land Acquisition
The Nature Conservancy
Potential for matching federal, state, county and private funding
High community support
Landowner willing to sell
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COUNTY OF HAWAI'IPUBLIC ACCESS OPEN SPACE, and NATURAL RESOURCES PRESERVATION COMMISSION (PONC)STATUS OF PROPERTIES ON PAST PRIORITIZED LISTS FROM 2006-20018(DECEMBER 31, 2018)POHOIKI BAYRANK YEAR TAX MAP KEY(S)/ ACREAGERESOLUTION # PURCHASE PRICE MATCHING FUNDS STATUS#1 2010 1-3-08:97 (26.762) 71 11$1,602,500N/A Warranty Deed executed on November 17, 2015 and recorded with the BOC on November 25, 2015, Doc. No. T-9459209.KAHI INC (VACATIONLAND)RANK YEAR TAX MAP KEY(S)/ ACREAGERESOLUTION # PURCHASE PRICE MATCHING FUNDS STATUS#7#1201220131-4-02:22 (322.167) 201 13$2,660,000$1,330,000(State DLNR Legacy Land Conservation Program)LLCP Grant Canceled due to the 2018 Puna Lava FlowCAPE KUMUKAHIRANK YEAR TAX MAP KEY(S)/ ACREAGERESOLUTION # 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‘ELERANK YEAR TAX MAP KEY(S)/ ACREAGERESOLUTION # PURCHASE PRICE MATCHING FUNDS STATUS#7#420062008286 07 N/A PENDING Awaiting matching funding.#9 2018HONOLULU LANDINGRANK YEAR TAX MAP KEY(S)/ ACREAGERESOLUTION # PURCHASE PRICE MATCHING FUNDS STATUS#5#3200620081-4-03:19 (30)1-4-03:20 (334.409)287 07 N/A N/A Not being pursued at this time.WAI'OPAE RDRANK YEAR TAX MAP KEY(S)/ ACREAGERESOLUTION # 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.#13 2012 1-4-68:33 (.1838)1-4-03:03 (113.595)1-4-03:37 (51.739)
COUNTY OF HAWAI'IPUBLIC ACCESS OPEN SPACE, and NATURAL RESOURCES PRESERVATION COMMISSION (PONC)STATUS OF PROPERTIES ON PAST PRIORITIZED LISTS FROM 2006-20018(DECEMBER 31, 2018)LANDS ADJACENT TO AHALANUI PARK & THE HOT PONDRANK YEAR TAX MAP KEY(S)/ ACREAGERESOLUTION # 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 PROPERTYRANK YEAR TAX MAP KEY(S)/ ACREAGERESOLUTION # 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.HILO BAYFRONT TRAILSRANK YEAR TAX MAP KEY(S)/ ACREAGERESOLUTION # PURCHASE PRICE MATCHING FUNDS STATUS#11 2012 2-2-53:20 (1.1954)N/AN/AN/A Awaiting resolution.LAND ADJACENT TO HILO MUNICIPAL GOLF COURSERANK YEAR TAX MAP KEY(S)/ ACREAGERESOLUTION # PURCHASE PRICE MATCHING FUNDS STATUS#13 2014 2-4-02:73 (19.36)N/AN/AN/A Awaiting resolution.HONOLI‘I BEACHRANK YEAR TAX MAP KEY(S)/ ACREAGERESOLUTION # PURCHASE PRICE MATCHING FUNDS STATUS#6 2013 2-6-25:01 (0.25)N/AN/AN/A Awaiting resolution.PAPA'IKOU LANDING INC.RANK YEAR TAX MAP KEY(S)/ ACREAGERESOLUTION # PURCHASE PRICE MATCHING FUNDS STATUS#12 2017 2-7-27:65 (1.292) N/A N/A N/ANot being pursued at this time.HMKUA SPRINGS AG/CONSERVATION EASEMENTRANK YEAR TAX MAP KEY(S)/ ACREAGERESOLUTION # 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.
COUNTY OF HAWAI'IPUBLIC ACCESS OPEN SPACE, and NATURAL RESOURCES PRESERVATION COMMISSION (PONC)STATUS OF PROPERTIES ON PAST PRIORITIZED LISTS FROM 2006-20018(DECEMBER 31, 2018)HAKALAU POINTRANK YEAR TAX MAP KEY(S)/ ACREAGERESOLUTION # 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 Not being pursude at this time. MAULUA GULCHRANK YEAR TAX MAP KEY(S)/ ACREAGERESOLUTION # 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 LOOKOUTRANK YEAR TAX MAP KEY(S)/ACREAGERESOLUTION # PURCHASEPRICEMATCHING FUNDSSTATUS#3 2006 4-8-04:06 (1.804) 427 06$900,000(+ 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‘IRANK YEAR TAX MAP KEY(S)/ ACREAGERESOLUTION # PURCHASE PRICE MATCHING FUNDS STATUS#3#2#2#3#5201120122013201420155-2-01:20 (23.25)5-2-01:25 (24.888)328 15 N/A N/AProperty donated by landowner to The Kohala Center Foundation. Limited Warranty Deed executed on January 12, 2016and recorded with the BOC on January 14, 2016, Doc. No. T-9509095.HAPU‘U TO KAPANAI‘A CULTURAL CORRIDORRANK YEAR TAX MAP KEY(S)/ ACREAGERESOLUTION # PURCHASE PRICE MATCHING FUNDS STATUS#4#2#6201020112012#3 2013#2 2014#1 2015#3 2017#3 2018Not being pursued at this time.327 15 N/A5-2-07:04 (74.733), 27 (8.363) (formerly 5-3-07:28) ; 5-3-07: 23 (23.598), 26 (18.91), 32 (7), 33 (7)N/A
COUNTY OF HAWAI'IPUBLIC ACCESS OPEN SPACE, and NATURAL RESOURCES PRESERVATION COMMISSION (PONC)STATUS OF PROPERTIES ON PAST PRIORITIZED LISTS FROM 2006-20018(DECEMBER 31, 2018)2018 5-3-07:22 (22.082) 327 15$2,500,000 (+ closing costs)N/A Warranty Deed executed on October 5, 2018 and recorded with the BOC on April 3, 2018 as Doc. No. A-66670418HALELUARANK YEAR TAX MAP KEY(S)/ ACREAGERESOLUTION # PURCHASE PRICE MATCHING FUNDS STATUS#3#1#2 #5201220142015 2017#6 2018BANYAN TREE PARKRANK YEAR TAX MAP KEY(S)/ ACREAGERESOLUTION # PURCHASE PRICE MATCHING FUNDS STATUS#8 2013 5-5-15:42 (.911) 332 14$750,000(+ closing costs)N/A Warranty Deed executed on February 13, 2015 and recorded with the BOC on February 20, 2015, Doc. No. T-9181201.KUKUIPAHU-H‘ENA CORRIDORRANK YEAR TAX MAP KEY(S)/ ACREAGERESOLUTION# PURCHASE PRICE MATCHING FUNDS STATUS#2#7 #5 #8 #9 #7 #8 #10200720092011 2012 2013 2014 2017 20185-6-01:13 (30.892), 16 (13), 18 (24.327), 42 (24.302), 49 (.44), 50 (1.5), 65 (1.44), 89 (7.253), 90 (11.216), 91 (20.456), 92 (13.509), 93 (18.377), 94 (24.006), 95 (61.952), 96 (53.462), 97 (109.149), 98 (24.281), 99 (20.283), 100 (20.22), 101 (21.441), 102 (20.031), 103 (515.73), 105 (46.669), 106, N/A N/A N/A Awaiting resolution.Not being pursued at this time.N/AN/A326 155-3-07:10 (50.312)
COUNTY OF HAWAI'IPUBLIC ACCESS OPEN SPACE, and NATURAL RESOURCES PRESERVATION COMMISSION (PONC)STATUS OF PROPERTIES ON PAST PRIORITIZED LISTS FROM 2006-20018(DECEMBER 31, 2018)PA‘O‘ORANK YEAR TAX MAP KEY(S)/ ACREAGERESOLUTION # PURCHASE PRICE MATCHING FUNDS STATUS#1 2007 616 08$ 1,890,000$945,000#2 2008 338 10(+ closing costs)(State – DLNR LLCP)#2 2009$945,000 (PONC Fund)LAPAKAHIRANK YEAR TAX MAP KEY(S)/ ACREAGERESOLUTION # PURCHASE PRICE MATCHING FUNDS STATUS$1,250,000(State – DLNR LLCP)$1,250,000National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Coastal and Estuarine Land Conservation ProgramLAMALOLOARANK YEAR TAX MAP KEY(S)/ ACREAGERESOLUTION # PURCHASE PRICE MATCHING FUNDS STATUS#7#6#6 #4 #7201320142015 2017 20185-7-01:20 (35.345) N/A N/A N/A Awaiting resolution.MHUKONARANK YEAR TAX MAP KEY(S)/ ACREAGERESOLUTION # PURCHASE PRICE MATCHING FUNDS STATUS#3 2007 5-7-02:11 (232.852)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#4201320145-7-03:07 (.062)5-7-03:08 (.172)#4 2015 5-7-03:10 (102.295)#3 2017 5-7-03:18 (.07)#4 20185-7-01:05 (10.61)Limited Warranty Deed executed on October 19, 2010 and recorded with the BOC on November 15, 2010, Doc. No.2010-175003.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.N/A N/A#3 2009 5-7-01:11 (17.05) N/A$2,500,000(+ closing costs)
COUNTY OF HAWAI'IPUBLIC ACCESS OPEN SPACE, and NATURAL RESOURCES PRESERVATION COMMISSION (PONC)STATUS OF PROPERTIES ON PAST PRIORITIZED LISTS FROM 2006-20018(DECEMBER 31, 2018)KEAWENUIRANK YEAR TAX MAP KEY(S)/ ACREAGERESOLUTION # PURCHASE PRICE MATCHING FUNDS STATUS#2 2010 5-8-01:09 (166.046)N/AN/AN/A Awaiting resolution.#6 2011#10 2012#11#520132014#7 2015#9 2017#11 2018KAIHOLENARANK YEAR TAX MAP KEY(S)/ ACREAGERESOLUTION # PURCHASE PRICE MATCHINGFUNDSSTATUS#4#6200720095-8-01:11 (71.188)5-8-01:19 (44.030)5-8-01:20 (36.340)5-8-01:24 (0.057) $6,541,680 (+ closing costs)N/A Warranty Deed executed on January 14, 2010 and recorded with the BOC on January 28, 2010, Doc. No. 2010-012378.$3,991,000(+ closing costs)$2,558,911.23(PONC Fund)5-8-01:23 (34.628)5-8-01:25 (0.069) Access$2,094,000$1,449,555(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 IIRANK YEAR TAX MAP KEY(S)/ ACREAGERESOLUTION # PURCHASE PRICE MATCHING FUNDS STATUS#5 2007 7-3-09:04 (217.566) 276 12$6,200,000$2,000,000 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)from Kohanaiki on December 31, 2013,#14 2012(parcel 22)Shores, LLC)Doc. No. A-51130112 (parcel 4)KONA'S PEOPLE PARKRANK YEAR TAX MAP KEY(S)/ ACREAGERESOLUTION # PURCHASE PRICE MATCHING FUNDS STATUS#9 2014 7-5-10:54 (7.33)N/AN/AN/A Awaiting resolution.644 08(North Parcels)166 11(South Parcels)Warranty Deed executed on June 25, 2013 and recorded with the BOC on June 28, 2013,Doc. No. A-49270653.$4,200,000 (PONC Fund)5-8-01:21 (37.206)5-8-01:22 (39.34)5-8-01:25 (0.069) Access$1,432,088.77(State – DLNR LLCP)
COUNTY OF HAWAI'IPUBLIC ACCESS OPEN SPACE, and NATURAL RESOURCES PRESERVATION COMMISSION (PONC)STATUS OF PROPERTIES ON PAST PRIORITIZED LISTS FROM 2006-20018(DECEMBER 31, 2018)PUAPUA‘ARANK YEAR TAX MAP KEY(S)/ ACREAGERESOLUTION # PURCHASE PRICE MATCHING FUNDS STATUS#5 2008 7-5-20:22 (4.2004)404 06#4 2013 7-5-20:24 (3.0780)(preservation7-5-20:28 (.0329)purposes)7-5-20:34 (5.3275)BANYAN’S BEACHRANK YEAR TAX MAP KEY(S)/ ACREAGERESOLUTION # PURCHASE PRICE MATCHING FUNDS STATUS#1 2011 7-6-15:2310,000 sq. ft.240 12 N/A N/A Not being pursued at this time.LAND ADJACENT TO HALE HALAWAI O HLUALOARANK YEAR TAX MAP KEY(S)/ ACREAGERESOLUTION # PURCHASE PRICE MATCHING FUNDS STATUS#10 2014 7-6-16:32 (0.0942)N/AN/AN/A Awaiting resolution.RANK YEAR TAX MAP KEY(S)/ ACREAGERESOLUTION # PURCHASE PRICE MATCHING FUNDS STATUS7-7-08:20 (1.3017) 372 10$2,800,000(+ closing costs)(PONC Fund)N/A Warranty Deed executed on February 23, 2012 and recorded with the BOC onFebruary 28, 2012, Doc. No. T-8093172.7-7-08:31 (4.71)$420,000(+ closing costs)(PONC Fund)Warranty Deed executed on February 23, 2012 and recorded with the BOC on February 28, 2012, Doc. No. A-44410450.#4 2009 7-7-08:100 (.1722) 373 10$360,000(+ 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 MAUKARANK YEAR TAX MAP KEY(S)/ ACREAGERESOLUTION # PURCHASE PRICE MATCHING FUNDS STATUS#10 2013 7-7-08:21 (10.617)7-7-08:23 (.1578)423 14 $3,000,000(+ closing costs)N/A Warranty Deed executed on October 6, 2014 and recorded with the BOC on October 10, 2014, Doc. No. A-53960444.2009#4KINGMAN TRUSTN/A N/A Not being pursued at this time.
COUNTY OF HAWAI'IPUBLIC ACCESS OPEN SPACE, and NATURAL RESOURCES PRESERVATION COMMISSION (PONC)STATUS OF PROPERTIES ON PAST PRIORITIZED LISTS FROM 2006-20018(DECEMBER 31, 2018)MANINI BEACH PARK PROJECTRANK YEAR TAX MAP KEY(S)/ ACREAGERESOLUTION # 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.HCC FARMS, LLC (Conservation Easement)RANK YEAR TAX MAP KEY(S)/ ACREAGERESOLUTION # PURCHASE PRICE MATCHING FUNDS STATUS#12#8201320148-2-11:02 (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. WAIKAKU‘U PARKRANK YEAR TAX MAP KEY(S)/ ACREAGERESOLUTION # 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.IO LANI KEA TRUSTRANK YEAR TAX MAP KEY(S)/ ACREAGERESOLUTION # PURCHASE PRICE MATCHING FUNDS STATUS#7 2017 8-7-011:02 (46.27)N/AN/AN/A Awaiting resolution.#12 2018LANDS OF KALIHIRANK YEAR TAX MAP KEY(S)/ ACREAGERESOLUTION # 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 BAYRANK YEAR TAX MAP KEY(S)/ ACREAGERESOLUTION # PURCHASE PRICE MATCHING FUNDS STATUS#2 2006 9-2-01:Portions of N/AN/AN/A Awaiting resolution.#13 2018parcels
COUNTY OF HAWAI'IPUBLIC ACCESS OPEN SPACE, and NATURAL RESOURCES PRESERVATION COMMISSION (PONC)STATUS OF PROPERTIES ON PAST PRIORITIZED LISTS FROM 2006-20018(DECEMBER 31, 2018)KAHUKURANK YEAR TAX MAP KEY(S)/ ACREAGERESOLUTION # PURCHASE PRICE MATCHING FUNDS STATUS$2,600,000(+ closing costs)$621,245(State – DLNRLLCP)Warranty Deed executed on October 4, 2016 and recorded with the BOC on November 4 , 2016, Doc. No. A-61520211.$764,755(PONC Fund)$1,214,000(Federal –*USF&W, RLA)*United States Fish & Wildlife, Recovery Lands Acquisition GrantGRASSMAN MACADAMIA NUT FARM (Conservation Easement)RANK YEAR TAX MAP KEY(S)/ ACREAGERESOLUTION # 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.WAIKAPUNA, KAHILIPALI'IKI, KAHILIPALINUIRANK YEAR TAX MAP KEY(S)/ ACREAGERESOLUTION # PURCHASE PRICE MATCHING FUNDS STATUS#1 2017#1 2018KAHILIPALI'IKI, KAHILIPALINUI, WAIKAPUNARANK YEAR TAX MAP KEY(S)/ ACREAGERESOLUTION # PURCHASE PRICE MATCHING FUNDS STATUS#6 2017 9-5-07:05, 08, 16N/A N/A N/A Not being pursued at this time.KAUNAMANORANK YEAR TAX MAP KEY(S)/ACREAGERESOLUTION # 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.650 18#5 2009 9-2-01:75 (3127.950) 49 11314 12Grant of Conservation Easement with Trust for Public Lands pendingN/AN/A9-5-07:16
COUNTY OF HAWAI'IPUBLIC ACCESS OPEN SPACE, and NATURAL RESOURCES PRESERVATION COMMISSION (PONC)STATUS OF PROPERTIES ON PAST PRIORITIZED LISTS FROM 2006-20018(DECEMBER 31, 2018)KAHUA OLOHURANK YEAR TAX MAP KEY(S)/ AC AGRESOLUTION # PURCHASE PRICE MATCHING FUNDS STATUS#11 2014 9-5-12:05 (13) 287 15$170,000(+ closing costs)N/A Warranty Deed executed on June 1, 2016 and recorded with the BOC on June 30 , 2016, Doc. No. A 60250078KW/KAWA‘A BAYRANK YEAR TAX MAP KEY(S)/ ACREAGERESOLUTION # PURCHASE PRICE MATCHING FUNDS STATUS#1#1#1200620082009451 06198 0982 11$3,900,000(+ closing costs)$1,500,000(State – DLNR LLCP)$1,893,000 (PONC Fund)$507,000(Federal – USF&W, RLA)451 06240 07$1,920,000(+ closing costs)$705,250(PONC Fund)PUNALU‘U (Beach Park and adjacent lands including Ninole Springs & Pond)RANK YEAR TAX MAP KEY(S)/ ACREAGERESOLUTION # PURCHASE PRICE MATCHING FUNDS STATUS#4 20069-5-19: Coastal pors. of various parcels; 9-6-01:03 (3.573) 06 (5.992), 11 (0.442),1:12 169 07 N/A N/A Not being pursued at this time.KA'U SUGAR MILLRANK YEAR TAX MAP KEY(S)/ ACREAGERESOLUTION # PURCHASE PRICE MATCHING FUNDS STATUS#10 2017 9-6-02:16, 25 (66.78)N/A N/A N/A Not being pursued at this time.9-5-17:07 (234.293) $1,214,750.00(State – DLNR LLCP)Warranty Deed executed on January 24, 2008 and recorded with the BOC on January 30, 2008,Doc. No. 2008-013590.9-5-16:06 (81.303)9-5-16:25 (106.38)9-5-17:05 (363.188)Warranty Deed executed on October 13, 2011 and recorded with the BOC on November 8, 2011, Doc. No. 2011-184914.
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ACQUISITION STATUS REPORT
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County of Hawaii
Public Access, Open Space and Natural Preservation Commission (PONC)
ACQUISITION STATUS REPORT
(as of December 31, 2018)
PONC FUND
AMOUNT (actual including closing
GRANTS AWARDED FUNDED costs/escrow refunds)TOTAL
State of Hawai‘i, Dept. of Land & Natural 1,214,750.00$ 708,557.29$ 1,923,307.29$
Resources, Legacy Land Conservation Program
Kawa‘a, Ka‘ 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
K w , Ka‘, 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
State of Hawai‘i, Dept. of Land & Natural 621,245.00$ 771,979.12$ 2,607,224.12$
Resources, Legacy Land Conservation Program
Federal, U.S. Fish & Wildlife, Recovery Lands 1,214,000.00$
Acquisition Grant
Kahuku Coastal Property, Ka‘
TOTAL GRANTS (AWARDED) = 7,434,083.77$ 6,927,428.77$ 14,361,512.54$
TOTAL GRANTS = 7,434,083.77$
PRIVATE PONC FUND (actual incl.
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$
County of Hawaii
Public Access, Open Space and Natural Preservation Commission (PONC)
ACQUISITION STATUS REPORT
(as of December 31, 2018)
2% FUND
(actual - incl. 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$
H m kua, Hawai‘i; TMK: (3) 4-8-04:06
H w 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‘, Hawai‘i -$ 170,879.66$ 170,879.66$
TMK: (3) 9-5-12:05
Halawa, North Kohala, Hawai‘i -$ 2,504,425.25$ 2,504,425.25$
TMK: (3) 5-3-007:022
TOTAL ACQUISITIONS (NO FUNDING) = 18,731,393.38$
SUB-TOTAL =39,156,960.09$
PRIVATE DONATION =2,000,000.00$
TOTAL ACQUISITION COSTS (COUNTY) = 31,558,121.32$
County of Hawaii
Public Access, Open Space and Natural Preservation Commission (PONC)
ACQUISITION STATUS REPORT
(as of December 31, 2018)
District
District/Property/Tax Map Key Zoning Acreage Totals
26.7620
Pohoiki = 1-3-08:97 26.7620
1.8040
Waipi'o = 4-8-04:06 Agricultural 1.8040
261.8330
Halawa (Hale O Kaili) = 5-3-07:22 Agricultural 22.0820 ypy
Pa'o'o = 5-7-01:05 Agricultural 10.6100 ()g
(north) 5-8-01:19 " 44.0300 ()
(south) 5-8-01:21 " 37.2060
(south) 5-8-01:22 " 39.3400
(north) 5-8-01:24 " 0.0570
(south) 5-8-01:25 " 0.0690
234.3525
O'oma = 7-3-09:04 Conservation 217.5660
Kipapa Park/White Sands Mauka = 7-7-08:20 Hotel 1.3017
7-7-08:21 Residential 10.6170 p
7-7-08:31 Agricultural 4.7100
3,926.1140
Kahua Olohu = 9-5-12:05 Agricultural 13.0000
Kahuku Coastal Property = 9-2-01:75 Agricultural 3,127.9500
K w = 9-5-16:06 Conservation 81.3030
9-5-17:05 " 363.1880
TOTAL ACREAGE ACQUIRED (TO DATE) 4,450.8655
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COUNTY OF HAWAI‘I PUBLIC ACCESS, OPEN SPACE, and NATURAL RESOURCES PRESERVATION COMMISSION (PONC) COMPREHENSIVE LIST OF PROPERTIES SUBMITTED BY THE PUBLIC (DECEMBER 31, 2018)2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018xx1-3-01:54, 74, 83, 84 Phoa Steam Ventsx1-3-08 Pohoiki Roadx1-3-08:34 Pohoiki Bay, Puna, Hawai‘ix1-3-45 & adjacent parcels Pualena Craterxx1-4-02:22, 51 & 88 Vacationlands Land Trust/Hara Propertyx1-4-02:51 & por. 88; 1-4-68:01, 04-20Kapoho-Vacationland tidepoolsxx x1-4-02:52 Cape Kumukahi Regional Parkx1-4-02:75 Lands adjacent to Ahalanui Park and the Hot Pondxx x1-4-03:03 & 37 Wai‘elexx1-4-03:19 & 20 Honolulu Landingx1-4-68:07 & 08 Vacationlands/Wai‘opaex1-4-68:33 Wai‘opae/Vacationlandsx1-4-91 Green Lake, Green Mountainx1-5-10:32 The Gapp Propertyx1-6-90:79;1-6-91:54 Burial Cave (Puna)x1-8-04:101 50 acre parcel in Mt. View, HI2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018xVarious Hawai‘i Consolidated Railway (Panaewa to Kapoho)xZone 2 and 1 Hawaiian Consolidated (Railroad Avenue to Kapoho)x(About 250 yards up-stream from Mill Beach)Mill Road Water Falls (Ppa‘ikou)x2-1 Old Railroad Way (Honom – Pepe‘ekeo)x2-1-16:02, 06Mulier lands adjoining Kealoha Parkx2-2-53:20Hilo Bayfront Trails – (Lot to connect to Waiakea Pond)x2-4-02:73 Acreage adjacent to Hilo Municipal Golf CourseN/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/Ax2-6-18:01 Pu‘u O‘o Ranch (Pi‘ihonua)x2-6-25:01 Honoli‘i Beachxx2-7-04:118 Ppa‘ikou Mill Beachx2-7-09 Onomea Bay (surrounding lands)x2-7-27-65 Mill Roadx2-8-04:05 Hmkua Springs Agricultural Conservation Easementx2-9-02:23 Hakalau Valleyx2-9-02:79 & 81 Hakalau Pointx2-9-02:80; 3-1-01:01, 02, 03Hakalau Mill SiteNORTH HILO (Zone 3)2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018PUNA (Zone 1)SOUTH HILO (Zone 2)Year Suggestion Form SubmittedTax Map Key(s) Property(s)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)Year Suggestion Form SubmittedTax Map Key(s) Property(s)Year Suggestion Form SubmittedTax Map Key(s) Property(s)
COUNTY OF HAWAI‘I PUBLIC ACCESS, OPEN SPACE, and NATURAL RESOURCES PRESERVATION COMMISSION (PONC) COMPREHENSIVE LIST OF PROPERTIES SUBMITTED BY THE PUBLIC (DECEMBER 31, 2018)NORTH HILO (Zone 3) cont.x3-4-02:01 & 03 Maulua Gulchxx3-4-02:04;3-7-01:11 Maulua Gulchx3-6-05 Ka‘awali‘i Gulchx3-6-05:15 Ka‘awali‘i Gulch shorelinex3-6-05:17 Ka‘awali‘i Gulchx3-7-01:03 Waipunaleix3-7-01:11 Maulua Nui2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018xHmkua DitchxKukuihaele Heliportx Lower Cane Haul Road (Waipi‘o, Honoka‘a,Homula)x Public access to Haina Landing and P‘auhauLandingx4-1-06:07Keanakolu Koa Forestsxx4-2-03:03 Kohollele Landing(Pa‘auilo)x 4-3-10:02 & 08; 4-4-14:02 &03 Botelho Ranch, SC Ranch, KK Ranch (Pu‘u MaliPalila Mitigation Area)xx4-4-02:04Waika‘alulu Gulch aka Fishtailx4-4-05:06Pa‘auhau Landingxx4-4-05:11 Kahawaili‘ili‘i Gulchx4-4-15:02Ka‘ohe Palila Mitigation Areax4-5-02 Haina Landing aka Honoka‘a Landing and nearbyareasxx4-6-02:02Kawela (Kamakamaka Point)xx4-6-03:21 Malanahae aka Malanahae Landingxx4-7-03:01 Kapulena Landing (Opala House)xx4-7-03:01 Springwater next to Kawaikalia gulchxx4-8-01:01, 04Kukuihaele (Old Landing aka Station & nearby areas)x4-8-04:06Waipi‘o Lookout Pointxx4-8-07:15 Kukuihaele (Old Quarry and Breakwater)NORTH KOHALA (Zone 5)2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018xCamp 5 between Kohala High & Hw Makai to the oceanxHa‘ena Point, North KohalaxHlawa (Coastal Makai)xHapu Point, North KohalaxVarious Hawai‘i Railway Company (Mhukona to UpoluPoint)xZone 5 Hawaiian Railroad Co. (Mhukona, Upolu Point,Kauhola, Niuli‘i)xKapanai‘a BayxKohala Lighthouse, Ka‘ahola PointxVarious North Kohala Coast Historic and Cultural Corridorx Pololu & Pololu flats surrounding access trail intothe valleyxPololu Valley LookoutxProperty makai of Kohala Intermediate SchoolxQueen’s Bath – Mauka of Hlawa campHAMAKUA (Zone 4)Tax Map Key(s) Property(s)Year Suggestion Form SubmittedYear Suggestion Form SubmittedTax Map Key(s) Property(s)
COUNTY OF HAWAI‘I PUBLIC ACCESS, OPEN SPACE, and NATURAL RESOURCES PRESERVATION COMMISSION (PONC) COMPREHENSIVE LIST OF PROPERTIES SUBMITTED BY THE PUBLIC (DECEMBER 31, 2018)NORTH KOHALA (Zone 5)x5-1-04:29Polol Trailx5-2 (Niuli‘i) to 5-5 (Puakea) North Kohala, windward shoreline (from PuakeaRanch to Kkea Park)x5-2-01:02, 03 Pololu Lookout (Withdrawn by the original submitter)x5-2-01:14 & 16Kupalaha Heiau (adjacent to Kkea Beach Park)xxxx5-2-01:20 & 25 Niuli‘ix5-2-02:08 & 5-2-05:18Kamehameha Pond (N. Kohala)xxxxxxxxx 5-2-07:04, 27; 5-3-07:22, 23,26, 32, 33 Hpu‘u to Kapanai‘a Cultural Corridorx5-3-07:Por. 01, 21, 24, 25, 27,Public access road to Kapanai‘a Bayx xxxxx5-3-07:10 Haleluax5-3-07:22 Hale o Ka‘ili Heiaux5-3-07:26 & 28 Kapalama Heiaux5-5-05:04, 05, 17; 5-6-01:27, 56 Access to Mo‘okini Heiau and Kamehameha birthsitex5-5-07:37 H‘ea Flat, North Kohalax5-5-15:42 Banyan Trees Park Area, Hw Town Centerxx5-6-01:74 Hono‘ipu Landing (Old Coast Guard Road)x5-6-01:75 Kukuipahu Heiauxx xxxxxxxxxx5-6-01:13, 16, 18, 42, 49, 50, 89-107 Kukuipahu-H‘ena Corridorxx x5-7-01:05 Pa‘o‘oxx5-7-01:11 Lapakahi State Historical Park Area (Reish property)xxxxxx5-7-01:20 Lamaloloax5-7-01:20 Lapakahi State Historical Park Area (Gordy property)xx xxxxxxxxxx5-7-02:03, 11; 5-7-03:01, 02, 03,07, 08, 10, 18 Mhukona Historical Area (Kamano, Kou, Hihiu,Kamoa)x xxxx x5-8-01:09 Keawenui Access Easementxxx5-8-01:09 Keawenuixx5-8-01:10 Kaupalaoaxx xxx5-8-01:11;5-8-01:19-23 Kaiholenax5-8-02:01 Kehena Ditch RoadSOUTH KOHALA (Zone 6)2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018xHaleino Heiau, South KohalaxN/ASandalwood Conservation Buffer ZonexWaimea Trail Systemx6-2-02:06 Mau‘umae Beach (Queen Emma Estate coastal parcel)x6-4-01:60Homestead Road Trail (S. Kohala)x6-4-02:137White Road Trailx6-5 and 6-6Waimea Trails & Greenwaysx6-5-01:20Hk‘ula Battlegroundx6-5-01:20Waimea Pu‘ux6-6-01 Puak-WaimeaTrailx6-6-01:02, 06 & 48Waimea Field Systemx6-6-03:06Waimea Streamside Parkxx6-6-05:27Lalamilo Farm Lots Perimeter Buffer Zonex6-7-01:Por. 03 Ke‘mukux6-7-02 Waimea Town Center Equestrian Trail (S. Kohala)x6-8-01:01 South Kohala Regional ParkTax Map Key(s) Property(s)Year Suggestion Form Submitted
COUNTY OF HAWAI‘I PUBLIC ACCESS, OPEN SPACE, and NATURAL RESOURCES PRESERVATION COMMISSION (PONC) COMPREHENSIVE LIST OF PROPERTIES SUBMITTED BY THE PUBLIC (DECEMBER 31, 2018)SOUTH KOHALA (Zone 6) cont.x6-8-01:01 Waimea District Parkx6-8-01:22Puak Forest ProjectNORTH KONA (Zone 7)2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018xJudd Trail (Ali‘i Dr. to Mamalahoa Hwy.)x Kapalaoa coast at border of North Kona & SouthKohalaxWai‘aha/Honl’sxWungs RanchxVarious West Hawai‘i Railway (Lanihau to Kalukalu)xVarious Ali‘i Drivex7-1-02 Kholo Bayx7-1-03:10Waikoloa Southx7-2 Huallai Summitx7-2-03 & 7-2-04:04 & 14Puhi a Pelex7-2-04Makalawenax7-2-05 Mahai‘ula to Huallaix7-3-03:10Haleohiu Homesteadsxxxxxxx7-3-09:04 & 22‘O‘oma IIx7-3-25:03 Expanding Public Access to Makaula-‘O‘oma Section, Honua‘ula Forest Reservex7-4-20Kealakehe Regional Parkx7-5 Kona and Ka‘ Railway/West Hawai‘i Railroad(Hualalai Road-Kuakini Hwy. – Ono‘uli)x7-5-10:54Konas People Parkxxx7-5-20:22, 24, 28, 34Puapua‘ax7-6-15:23 Banyan’s Beachx7-6-16:13 State of Hawai‘i Road Remnant at Hale Halewai oHlualoaxxx7-6-16:32Adjacent property to Hale Halawai o Hlualoax7-7-04:12, 51, 52, 54Kamoa Pointx7-7-08:20, 31, 100Lucile P. Kingman Trustx7-7-08:21 & 23 White Sands Maukax7-8-01:por. 03 Pu‘u Lehua Ranch sandalwood forestx7-8-13 Ke‘eku HeiauSOUTH KONA (Zone 8)2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018xKauleolixKeopukax8-2-06:27 & 28 Manini Beach Park Projectxx8-2-11:02 & 23 HCC Farms, LLCxx 8-2-13:02, 03, 14; 8-2-14:43;8-2-15:59 Amy Greenwell Ethnobotanical Gardensx8-2-15:01;8-2-02:01 Takashiba Nut Farm in Cook’s Landing, Capt. Cookx8-3; 8-4Hnaunau & South Kona Forest Reservex8-3-04Add a bike/foot path on conservation land (Honalo to Kekaha)x8-3-06Ke‘ei Beachxx8-7-11:02Io Lani Kea Trust-The Lost CityTax Map Key(s) Property(s)Year Suggestion Form SubmittedYear Suggestion Form SubmittedTax Map Key(s) Property(s)
COUNTY OF HAWAI‘I PUBLIC ACCESS, OPEN SPACE, and NATURAL RESOURCES PRESERVATION COMMISSION (PONC) COMPREHENSIVE LIST OF PROPERTIES SUBMITTED BY THE PUBLIC (DECEMBER 31, 2018)SOUTH KONA (Zone 8) cont.x8-7-12:01 & 03; 8-7-01:06North American Properties (Ka‘apana, Olelo Moana, Ka‘ohe)x8-7-08:02, 33 & 34Waikaku‘u Park – South Konax8-8-01 South Kona Forest Reserve (Yee Hop)x8-9-03:05; 8-9-10:01, 02, 08 & 09Lands of KalihiKA'U (Zone 9)2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018xBelow Hawaiian Ranchos Multiple beaches below Ocean View, Hawai‘i 96737xPunalu‘u to Manuka Bayx9-1; 9-2; 9-3; 9-4; 9-5 Ka‘ Coast (coastal lands)x9-2-01:01 Phue Beachxx9-2-01:72 Paradise of South Kona, LLC/Pohue Bayx9-2-01:75 Kahuku Coastal Propertyxxx9-2-01:75 Phue Bayx9-2-02 Road to the Sea, Ka‘x9-3-01 Ka Lae (South Point)x9-3-01 Naohuleahua “Two Bald Men Village”x9-3-01 to 9-4-01 Ka Lae to Kawalu (Ka‘ Coast)x9-4-02:03 Ka‘ Dryland Forest & ancient Hawaiian homesitesx9-4-05:08 Grassman Macadamia Nut Farmx 9-5-05:08, 13, 14, 15, 18, 20;9-6- Ka‘ Forest Reservex9-5-07:05, 08, 16 Waikapuna, Kahilipali'iki, Kahilipalinuixxx9-5-07:16 Waikapuna, Kahilipali'iki, Kahilipalinuix9-5-08:01 N‘lehu/Wai‘ohinu (native forest abovecommunities)x9-5-11:01, 04, 05, 06; 9-5- Kaunamano, Ka‘x9-5-12:05 Kahua Olohux9-5-14:29 & 60 Whittington Park @ Honu‘apoxx9-5-16:06 & 25; 9-5-17:05 & 07 Kw/Kawa‘a Bayx9-5-18 Pu‘u Makanau; Pu‘u Pakuax9-5-19 Nnole, Ka‘xx9-5-19: coastal portions of various parcels; 9-6Punalu‘u Beach Park and adjacent lands (including Nnole Springs and pond)9-6-02:16, 25 Ka’ Sugar Millx9-8-02 Great Crack – Ka‘ (southwest rift of Kilauea volcano)xxN/AHawaiian KingdomYear Suggestion Form SubmittedTax Map Key(s) Property(s)
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Process for Property Acquisition with Funds from the Public Access,
Open Space and Natural Resources Preservation Fund
approximately 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 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 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
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)
Updated: Dec. 20, 2018
(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.
The Public Access, Open Space and Natural Resources Preservation Maintenance Fund (administered by the Dept. of Parks & Recreation (P&R): There is 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 .
Updated: Dec. 20, 2018
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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 and Limit application size including attachments to less than 10 MB (megabytes).
Name of site or project:
Ahupua’a and Location within:
Tax Map Key (TMK) number(s): Land Area (Acreage):
Property is either: fee simple purchase request easement request
Provide (as Attachment A) a TMK map with the property boundaries and/or proposed access outlined or
highlighted and check which district below.
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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S. Hilo S. Kohala S. Kona
or both
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 any parcel that has a significant relationship to any larger historical, cultural, and/or natural
landscape. (i.e. corridor, agricultural field systems, conservation strategy, etc.)
4) 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.)
5) Describe any special opportunities for acquisition that presently exist (i.e. special funding available,
landowner willing to participate in process, etc.)
6) Has partnering with other government agencies, private or nonprofit entities to leverage resources been
identified? No Unknown Yes If yes, please describe.
7) Is the property or property easement(s) available for acquisition? (i.e. public access, pedestrian, road
access easements, etc.) No Unknown Yes If yes, please describes.
8) Are there any covenants, encumbrances, restrictions (i.e. association or maintenance), or easements?
If yes, are they willing to sell?
Contact Name:
Mailing Address:
Phone/Fax: E-mail:
Please send completed forms to: County of Hawai’i
Public Access, Open Space and Natural Resources Preservation Commission
25 Aupuni Street, Suite 1101
Hilo, Hawai‘i 96720 - 4252
E-mail: maxine.cutler@hawaiicounty.gov
For further information contact: Maxine Cutler at (808) 961-8069
For online information go to: http://records.co.hawaii.hi.us/Weblink8/Browse.aspx?startid=13770&dbid=1
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SUGGESTIONS FOR THE CURRENT YEAR ARE DUE ON OR BY THE LAST BUSINESS DAY OF FEBRUARY
FOR OFFICE USE ONLY:
Attachments: A B C D E Other
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Name of Site or Project:
Ahupua’a ocation within:
Land Area (Acreage):
District:
N. Hilo
S. Hilo
N. Kohala
S. Kohala
N. Kona
S. Kona
Puna
TMK No.(s):
Landowner(s):
Anticipated Use:
Purpose of suggested site (for public acquisition) or project:
Public outdoor recreation and education,
including access to beaches and mountains
Preservation of forests, beaches, coastal
areas, natural beauty, and agricultural lands
Preservation of historic or culturally
important land areas and sites
Protection of natural resources, including
buffer zones
Protection of watershed lands to preserve
water quality and water supply
Significance
Special Opportunity for Acquisition and Management
SCORES
Criteria 1 (40)
Criteria 2 (30)
Criteria 3 (30)
Maximum Pts. (100)
Total Score =
Evaluated, Reviewed, and Scored By:
Commissioner: _________________________________ Dated: ______________
Ka'u
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Criteria 1: Assesses whether the land or property entitlements meets the purposes of Public Access,
Open Space and 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
Possesses and unusual richness and diversity of archeological and biological
features
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. Protection 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 watersheds, riparian areas, ground water, and
coastal environment.
Total (40) Criteria 1
CRITERIA 1 SCORING:
0 = Does Not Meet Any Requirement
2 = Unclear Information
4 = Partially Meets Requirements
6 = Meets All Requirements
8 = Exceeds All Requirements
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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. Reported urgency.
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
CRITERIA 2 & 3 SCORING:
0 = Does Not Meet Any Requirement
3 = Unclear Information
5 = Partially Meets Requirements
7 = Meets All Requirements
10 = Exceeds All Requirements
Criteria 2
Criteria 3
COUNTY OF HAWAI‘I
PUBLIC ACCESS, OPEN SPACE, AND NATRUAL RESOURCES
PRESERVATION COMMISSION
201 Annual Report to the Mayor
A P P E N D I X
TO THE
T W E L F T H
201 LIST OF STEWARDSHIP GRANT APPLICATIONS S UBMITTED
TO DEPARTMENT OF
Report of the Commissioners
December , 201
COUNTY OF HAWAI‘I
PUBLIC ACCESS, OPEN SPACE AND
NATURAL RESOURCES PRESERVATION COMMISSION (PONC)
2019 LIST OF STEWARDSHIP GRANT
APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED
to
Department of Parks and Recreation
Property/District
Tax Map Key(s)
Applicant
PONC
Comm. No.
Date Received
by P&R
O’OMA BEACH,
NORTH KONA
7-3-09:04 Kohanaiki ‘Ohana 18-032 8/31/18
K W , KA’U
9-5-12:05 N Mamo O K w 18-033 8/31/18
KAHUA OLOHU,
KA’U
9-5-12:05 Ho’omalu Ka’u 18-035 8/31/18
WAIPI‘O LOOKOUT,
H M KUA
4-8-04:06 P h h I Ka Lani 18-036 8/31/18
Total Stewardship Grant Applications Submitted = 4
COUNTY OF HAWAI‘I
PUBLIC ACCESS, OPEN SPACE, AND NATRUAL RESOURCES
PRESERVATION COMMISSION
201 Annual Report to the Mayor
A P P E N D I X
TO THE
T H I R T E E N T H
201 BIOGRAPHIES OF THE COMMISSION
Report of the Commissioners
December , 201
County of Hawai‘i
Public Access, Open Space and Natural
Resources Preservation Commission (PONC)
Commission Members/Biographies
E. KOOHAN PAIK-MANDER TERM: 1/1/18-12/31/22
Council District 1: Portion of South Hilo, North Hilo, Hāmākua, Portion of Waimea (Pu‘ue‘o, Wainaku, Kai-
wiki, Pauka‘a, Papa‘ikou, Onomea, Pepe‘ekeo, Honomū, Wailea, Hakalau, Ninole, Papa‘aloa, Laupāhoehoe,
Waipunalei, O‘okala, Pa‘auilo, Pa‘auhau, Honoka‘a, Kukuihaele, Wa‘ipio, Āhualoa, Portion of Kamuela, Pleas-
ant Acres, Nani Waimea, Kamuela Highlands, Kamuela Lakeland, Kamuela Meadows, Kamuela Havens)
E. Koohan Paik-Mander grew up in Korea, Guam and California, and holds a Master of Fine Arts from
New York University in Dramatic Writing. Presently, she has been living in Kukuihaele, just topside of
Wa'ipio Valley, and is employed by the 501(c)3 non-profit, Hawaii Alliance for Progressive Action
(HAPA) as Director of Development. Part of her responsibilities at HAPA include advocating for tradi-
tional stewardship of natural resources and resisting the continuing sprawl of luxury developments in
Hawaii. Prior to 2012, she had resided on Kauai for 20 years. While on that island, she helped to found
the Kauai Alliance for Peace and Social Justice. She also taught media literacy at Ke Kula Niihau O
Kekaha, a charter school on Kauai's west side that serves the local Niihau community.
KAI‘ENA BISHAW II TERM: 1/1/15 - 12/31/19
Council District 2: Portion of South Hilo (Downtown Hilo, Bayfront, Wailoa, Portion of Waiākea Houselots,
University Heights, Komohana Gardens, Portion of Waiākea-Uka, Lanakila, Mohouli, Ainako, Kaūmana,
Pi‘ihonua, Wailuku, Waiānuenue)
Kai’ena Bishaw II, born and raised in Hawaii and a 20 year resident of Hawaii Island. He presently
works for RCUH/USGS as a botanical geological hydrological research specialist studying native forest
infrastructure across various watersheds on Hawaii Island under the label of Climate Science and Cli-
mate Change. Through his experiences and knowledge, his wishes are: to support, to provide, and to
advise this commission down a PONO path for the environment and its relationship to its people.
SHELLIE BEE ALLEN NAUNGAYAN TERM: 1/1/18 - 12/31/18
Council District 3: Portion of South Hilo, Portion of Kea‘au (Banyan Drive, Keaukaha, Hilo Industrial
Area, University of Hawai‘i at Hilo, Puainako Houselots, Kawailani Houselots, Haihai Subdivision, Por-
tion of Waiākea Homesteads, Waiākea-Uka, Pana‘ewa, Macadamia Nut Farms, 8-1/2 mile Camp, Kūlani,
Kea‘au Shopping Area, Kea‘au High School)
Shellie Bee Allen Naungayan was born in Honolulu, Hawai‘i, and has live in Hilo since 1971. She gradu-
ated from Konawaena HS; received her Bachelor’s in English and Secondary Education from UH Hilo;
and her Master’s Degree in Education Leadership from Brigham Young University (BYU) in Provo,
Utah. Her research was in curriculum development in the area of Gifted and Talented education. Dur-
ing a teaching career of 34 years, she taught Expository Writing and British, American, and World Lit-
erature, primarily as Waiā kea HS. She received national recognition at the National Council of Teach-
ers of English and at the College Composition and Communication Convention (CCCC).
RENÉ SIRACUSA, Vice Chair TERM: 1/1/14 - 12/31/18
Council District 5: Portion of Puna (Western) (W.H. Shipman Industrial Park, 9-1/2 mile Camp, Kea‘au Ag
Lots, Kurtistown, Mt. View, Glenwood, Orchidland Estates, Ainaloa, Hawaiian Acres, Fern Acres, Eden Roc,
Fern Forest Estates, Mauka of Pāhoa Town, Kaohe Homesteads, Kamaili Homesteads, Kalapana, Opihikao,
Kehena, Kaimū)
René Siracusa is a lifelong resident of Hawai‘i, obtained her Masters from University of Ha-
wai‘i (UH) and Bachelors from the City College of New York. She is the Founder and Presi-
dent of Puna Friends of the Parks and helped to prepare the Ahalanui Beach Park for its
opening. Along with serving on the Mayor’s Puna Parks Advisory Committee for five years,
she is also the Founder and President of Malama O Puna from 2000-present a major envi-
ronmental non-profit organization that supported the creation of the 2% Land Fund and
later the Maintenance Fund. She served on the Puna Community Development Plan Action
Committee, the Puna Community Medical Center and the Board of Friends of Hakalau For-
est National Wildlife Refuge, Planning Commission, and Redistricting Commission.
RICK WARSHAUER TERM: 1/1/17 - 12/31/21
Council District 6: Portion of North Kona, South Kona, Ka‘ū and Greater Volcano Area (Volcano Village, Ha-
waiian Orchid Island Estates, Pahala, Punalu‘u, Nā‘ālehu, South Point, Ocean View, Miloli‘i, Ho‘okena,
Hōnaunau, Ke‘ei, Nāpō‘opo‘o, Captain Cook, Portion of Kealakekua, Keōpuka Heights, Kona Hospital, Keōpu-
ka Kai)
Rick Warshauer grew up on three islands, and has lived mostly on the Big Island. He ob-
tained his Masters in Zoology from the University of Hawai‘i and presently is a retired field
biologist specializing in native plants and vegetation. He loves the islands and has an inti-
mate knowledge the islands natural resources. He also worked for the county as a coastal
zone planner for six years back when much of the zoning and land use changes were hap-
pening that redirected the island’s future irrevocably. Witnessing the changes to the land
and resources of his youth, it motivates him to spend time and effort where his skills and
experiences can be applied to preserve the resources and sense of place that he treasures.
DR. WAYNE FRANK TERM: 1/1/18 - 12/31/22
Council District 4: Portion of Puna (Eastern) (Hawaiian Paradise Park, Hawaiian Beaches, Makai of Pāhoa
Town, Nanawale Estates, Leilani Estates, Pohoiki, Kapoho)
Dr. Frank, with a PhD in Environment & International Development from Cornell Universi-
ty and Masters of Science in Physiology & Nutrition, believes, “that the quality of life, and
general well being of people is positively influenced by access to green spaces...in the Ha-
waiian Islands, if action is not taken, rapidly [development] will rob the future residents of
Hawai‘i of these opportunities.” Dr. Frank recently retired as a Foreign Service Diplomat to
the United States of America with commissions to aid and assist Third World Countries in
Agriculture and Infrastructure. He is so happy to be home in the islands with his family and
grandchildren.
SUSAN WELLS FISCHER TERM: 1/1/16 - 12/31/20
Council District 9: North and South Kohala (Mauna Lani Resort, Waikōloa Village, Puakō, Waiki‘i, Portion of
Kamuela, Pu‘ukapu Farms, Pu‘ukapu Homesteads, Pu‘ukapu Village House Lots, Lualia, Pu‘u‘ōpelu, Lalamilo,
Wai‘aka, Kawaihae, Kohala Ranch, Māhukona, Hawi, Kapa‘au, Hala‘ula)
Susan Wells Fischer moved from Tokyo 1964; Punahou 1967, Univ. of Connecticut
1971; Kohala resident to present. Work in aquatics instruction, boat & diver rescue; topo-
graphical land planning. Volunteer firefighter. Five years on North Kohala CDP Action
Committee. Power, Viewplanes & Erosion Control subcommittee explores ways to use ru-
ral infrastructure to "Keep Kohala, Kohala”. Sediment basin & check dam projects at Upolu
Point & Kawaihae. Sightline greenways & nature trails project connecting historic railroad
grade with the Old Volcano Trail.
KEKAULIKE P. TOMICH, Chair TERM: 1/1/16 - 12/31/20
Council District 8: North Kona (Kailua View Estates, Malulani Gardens, Hualālai Farms, Keōpū Mauka,
Kailua Heights, Kealakehe, Honokōhau, Kaloko, Kohanaiki, Kalaoa, Keāhole, Mākālei, Makalawena,
Pu‘uanahulu, Waikōloa Beach Resort)
Kekaulike Tomich grew up playing in the open lava scapes of Kekaha, North Kona. He is a
graduate of UH-Hilo with a BA in Geography. He currently works in Forest Conservation
as the Restoration Technician at the Kaupulehu Dry Forest Preserve. Kekaulike believes in
need for open space where people can reconnect to aina, that which feeds our body, mind,
and soul. Malama Honua
CYNTHIA S.H. NAZARA TERM: 1/1/15 - 12/31/19
Council District 7: Portion of South Kona, Portion of North Kona (Portion of Kealakekua, Kona Scenic Subdi-
vision, Kainaliu, Honalo, Keauhou, Kahalu‘u, Hōlualoa, Kona Hillcrest, Pualani Estates, Sunset View, Kuakini
Heights, Kona Vistas, Ali‘i Heights, Kona Industrial, Lono Kona)
Cynthia S.H. Nazara was born on O‘ahu and raised on Hawai‘i island. She attended Kame-
hameha Schools, graduated from McKinley High School and Leeward Community College.
She has worked as the Cultural Manager for Four Seasons Hualalai, Cultural Survey Hawai‘i
and Cultural Monitor Coordinator for R.M. Towill Corporation. She is affiliated with the
Hawai‘i Island Burial Council, West Hawai‘i Fisheries Council, Board Commissioner for the
Kaloko- Honokohau National Park, KMLAC member/representing descendant, Makai
Watch Coordinator for DLNR and President of the Kona Hawaiian Civic Club.