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C. Kimo Alameda, Ph.D. •..O,,N<�,OF„''+q' <br /> c,. L,, Matthew Clark,Chair <br /> Mayor ,, 4���%'. <br /> +. � ,��,�`�'r_.' Desmon Haumea,Vice Chair <br /> "' ' ' • Darde Gamayo <br /> ' — -- Kealohanuiopuna Kinney <br /> ,rE OF'N�'� Janet Six <br /> Aaron Spielman <br /> County of Hawai'i <br /> PLANNING DEPARTMENT <br /> CULTURAL RESOURCES COMMISSION <br /> Aupuni Center • 101Pauahi Street,Suite 3 • Hilo, Hawaii 96720 <br /> Phone(808)961-8288 • Fax(808)961-8742 <br /> January XX, 2026 <br /> Jojo Tanimoto <br /> Email:guavaland622@gmail.com <br /> Dear Jojo Tanimoto: <br /> SUBJECT: Cultural Resources Commission's Review and Recommendations Regarding the <br /> Potential Loss of Historic Resources in Kawaihae <br /> The Hawai'i County Cultural Resources Commission (CRC), at its hearing on August 13, 2025, <br /> established a Permitted Interaction Group (PIG)to investigate and identify potential actions that <br /> could support the protection of Kawaihae's history and historic resources. <br /> A site visit to Kawaihae was conducted on October 15, 2025, at 4:00 p.m. Attendees included PIG <br /> members Matthew Clark and Ku'ulei Keakealani; Planning Department staff Bethany Morrison, <br /> Maryam Palma, and Kim Tanaka; and members of the public, Jojo Tanimoto and Eddie Akau. <br /> The CRC recognizes Kawaihae's unique landscape, its sense of place, and significant contributions <br /> to Hawai'i's history.The Commission affirms the importance of advancing preservation initiatives <br /> to safeguard the area's natural and cultural resources. At its hearing on February 11, 2026, the <br /> CRC voted to support the following recommendations offered by the PIG: <br /> • The CRC may provide suggestions to the South Kohala Community Development Plan <br /> (CDP) Action Committee (AC) regarding potential amendments to the South Kohala CDP <br /> to emphasize the significance of Kawaihae's cultural history and resources, thereby <br /> supporting long-term protection efforts. <br /> • The CRC may assist in identifying potential funding sources to support the protection <br /> and/or preservation of historic resources. <br /> www.planning.hawaiicounty.gov Hawai'i County is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer planning@hawaiicounty.gov <br />