HomeMy WebLinkAboutBinder1MEETING OF THE
KAUAI COUNTY HISTORIC PRESERVATION REVIEW COMMISSION
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 6, 2012
3:00 p.m.
Lihu'e Civic Center, Moikeha Building
Meeting Room 2A/2B
4444 Rice Street, Lihu'e, Kaua'i
AGENDA
CALL TO ORDER
APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
APPROVAL OF THE NOVEMBER 1, 2012 MEETING MINUTES
A. ANNOUNCEMENTS AND GENERAL BUSINESS MATTERS
1. Discussion on proposed Preservation/Historic Planner for FY 2014. Budget.
B. COMMUNICATIONS (None)
C. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
1, Certified Local Government (CLG) Status
2. Status of investigative committee members and discussion to scope tasks for an
investigative committee to identify properties for nomination to the State and
National Register of Historic Places. Once formed and the tasks completed, the
investigative committee will present its findings to the Commission in a duly
noticed meeting for decision - making.
3. Status of investigative committee members and discussion to scope tasks for an
investigate conunittee to identify potential amendments to Article 25, Chapter 8
of the Kauai County Code, 1987 as amended, including to but not limited to
changing the name of the Commission and clarifying the role of the Commission.
Once formed and the tasks completed, the investigative committee will present its
findings to the Commission in a duly noticed meeting for decision - making.
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D. NEW BUSINESS
1. Class IV Zoning Permit. Z -IV- 2012 -2, Use Permit U- 2012 -2 and Special
Management Area Use; Permit SMA(U)- 2013 -1, to allow after- the -fact
improvements involving Lot 6 of the Kahili Makai Subdivision, which includes
construction of a concrete retaining wall, drainage sump, and extension of
concrete driveways — Tax Map Key (4)5 -2- 021:006, Kilauea, Kauai, Lauren
Nicole Spellman Smith and .Brian John Smith.
a. Letter (September 20, 2012) to Ms. Jody Galinato, Planner, County of Kauai
Planning Department from Puaalaokalani D. Aiu, Ph.D., Administrator, State
Historic Preservation Division.
b. Letter (I-\Iovember 9, 2012) to Hallatt Han -matt, Ph.D, Cultural Surveys
Hawaii from Pua D. Aiu, Ph.D., Administrator, State Historic Preservation
Division.
2, Class 1V Zorri.ng Permit Z -IV- 2103 --6 and Use Permit U- 2013 -6 to construct a
storage shed -- Tax Map key 2 -8- 008:019, Koloa, Kauai = Olegario & Anne E.
Rivera,
E. SELECTION OF NEXT MEETING DATE AND AGENDA TOPICS (1/12/2013)
F. ADJOURNMENT
EXECUTWE SESSION: The Commission may go into an executive session on an agenda item for
one of the permitted purposes listed in Section 92 -5(a) Hawaii Revised Statutes ( "H.R.S. "),
without noticing the executive session on the agenda where the executive session was not
anticipated in advance. HRS Section 92 -7(a). The executive session may only be b.eld,
however, upon an affirmative vote of two - thirds of the members present, which must also
be the majority of the members to which the board is entitled. HRS Section 924. The
reason for holding the executive session shall be publiely announced.
Note: Special accommodations and sign language interpreters are available upon request
five (5) days prior to the meeting date, to the County Planning Department, 4444 Rice
Street, Suite 473, Lihue, Hawaii 96766. Telephone: 241 -4050.
KAUAI COUNTY HISTORIC PRESERVATION REVIEW COMMISSION
Lihue Civic Center, Moikeha Building, Meeting Room 2A/2B
MINUTES
A regular meeting of the Kauai County Historic Preservation Commission (KHPRC) was held
on November 1, 2012 in the Lihue Civic Center, Moikeha Building, Meeting Room 2AJ2B.
The following Commissioners were present: Pat Griffin, Vice Chairperson, Danita Aiu, Jane
Gray, David Helder, Stephen Long, Patsy Sheehan., and Randy Wickman.
The following Corru- issioner(s) were absent: Kuuleialoha Santos, Chairperson.
CALL TO ORDER
Vice Chairperson Griffin called the meeting to order at 2:57 p.m.
APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
Ms. Griffin: Before we approve the agenda is there any objection to our removing the first three
items to the end and start with items under D, New Business.
Ms. Aiu: So moved.
Mr. Long: Second.
Ms. Griffin: Thank you there is approval of the agenda. All in favor? (Unanimous voice vote).
Opposed. (None). Thank you.
APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES
The Minutes of the October 4, 2012 meeting were approved as circulated.
ANNOUNCEMENTS AND GENERAL BUSINESS MATTERS
There were no announcements and general business matters.
COMMUNICATIONS
There were no communications.
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UNIFINISHED BUSINESS
Re: Appointment of investigative committee members and discussion to scope tasks for
an investigate committee to identify potential amendments to Article 25, Chapter 8
of the Kauai County Code, 1981 as amended, including to but not limited to
changing the name of the Commission and clarifying the role of the Commission.
Once formed and the tasks - completed, the investigative committee will present its
findings to the Commission in a duly noticed meeting for decision - making.
Ms. Griffin: Unfinished business, appointment of investigative committee members and
discussion to scope task for an investigative committee to identify potential amendments to
Article 25, Chapter 8 our historic preservation ordinance.
Mr. Junk: I was just going to let you guys know we are going through the CZO update, phase Il,
it would be the changes to the CZO and I was going to tally to Mike about incorporating some of
the changes. So if the..committee is formed today then I can work with the committee to identify
some of the changes and then we could either do a separate bill or try lock it in with the CZO
phase II update. So there is two options available really.
Ms. Griffin: -Do you have a recommendation for us ?-
Mr. Junk:
It's up to you. I mean timing may be
difficult with the CZO Phase II update. So if it is
critical to
move a package out
quick then you
might want to do a separate bill but you know if
timing isn't
critical to you guys
then we could wrap it up all in the CZO update.
Ms. Sheehan° What's the timetable for CZO update?
Mr. Junk: It's a big project.
Ms. Sheehan: Two years?
Mr. Jung: Two years but it could get caught up in Council cause. there is a lot of substantial
changes that are occurring in the CZO so there are pretty big policy calls.
Ms. Sheehan: I think the task force could come up with an answer before two years. We may
have to go on our own.
Ms. Griffin: So you are recommending that we actually build a P I G now?
Ms. Sheehan: Do you think we would do better on our own as far as passing anything?
Mr. Jung: It all depends on what the outcome is on the recommendation, what the changes are
but standing on its own can be good and can be bad at times.
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Ms. Sheehan: Well if we don't pass on our own we can just hook up two year from now with the
CZO.
Mi.. Jun : Right,
Ms. Griffin: So why don't we start the P I G now. Does anyone object to that? (None). I would
like to suggest that Kuulei as our chair and the person who actually initially brought this up be on
the committee. We can have up to four. You were asking, Steve, about being on, would you like
to be on.
Mr. Long: I am not clear on what I am raising my hand for.
Ms. Griffin: It's to review the ordinance and what our M O is.
Mr. Junk: Basically looking at the code provision and whether or not the role should be
expanded or clarified.
Ms. Sheehan: The name change too.
Mr. Jun 7: And the name change- right. So all this has to be within confines of certain federal
provisions but technically you could look at adopting new roles and responsibilities.
Ms. Griffin: Is that something. Ok so we leave two people anybody else want to be part of
reviewing our ordinance and,..
Mr. Helder: I am up next month. I am at the end so...
Mr. Wichman: December will be my last meeting.
Mr. Helder: Me too.
Ms. Griffin: Patsy? Is this something you would be willing to do?
Ms. Sheehan: I thought I was doing the other one? I am already doing the inventory one.
Ms. Aiu: You are.
Ms. Griffin: I will at least pro tem with the group and we will just get going from there.
Mr. Junk: You can always appoint.
Ms. Griffin: Do we need to vote?
Mr. Jung: As the chair you can just formerly make the appointments.
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Ms. Griffin: Thank you. As the Chair I will do so. So the appointment as the three of us.
Ms. Aiu: So you have Mr. Long, Kuulei, and you.
Ms.. Griffin: Yes. Ok so is there any other discussion about that. (None.)
Re: Certified Local Government (CLG) Status
Appointment of investigative committee members and discussion to scope tasks for an
investigative committee to identify properties for nomination to the State and National
Register of Historic ]Places. Once formed and the tasks completed, the investigative
committee will present .i #s findings to the Commission in a duly noticed meeting for.
decision - making.
Ms. Griffin: Ok Certified Local Government Status.
Ms. Aiu: Olt presently there is nothing new to report. It'. s at a standstill. He has turned in the...
Mr. Wichm.an: The application.
Ms. Aiu: Not the application to the Finance Director,
M_ r. Jung: The funding cert?
Ms. Aiu: The what?
Mr. Jun : The funding cert?
Ms. Aiu: No it starts with a P.
Ms. Griffin: The RFQ?
Ms. Aiu: And that's where it stands right now.
Ms. Griffin: Probably next month rather than being the appointment of the investigative
committee it would he report or something since they have been appointment.
Mr. Jung: What we did is just we put the same agenda topic from the previous meeting so you
could at least give the status where you have been after the appointment. So we just linked it
back to the original appointment agenda item.
Ms. Aiu: Yes we are all in already, committed.
Ms. Griffin: Ok any other discussion on the CLG status? (None.)
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NEW BUSINESS
Re: Robert
Lober,
TMK: 24- 07:16,
Koloa, Kauai, Hawaii - Proposed alterations to
include
French
doors and canopy
to existing retail building.
Ms. Griffin: Moving on to new business, D.1., Robert Lober and this is for proposesd alterations
to include French doors and canopy to existing retail building at TMK: 2- 8- 07:16,
Ms. Crystal Lober: I am Crystal Lober.
Mr, Robert: Lober: And 1 am Robert Lober. Mine is slightly less complex then the last one.
Mr. Wichman: You should've been here a little bit earlier (laughter in the background).
Mr. Lober: Shall I begin?
Ms. Griffin: Please,
Mr. Lober: This is an existing retail facility and it's in. the Old Kaioa Town. Those of you have a
packet.
Ms. Griffin: We all have it.
Mr. Lober: Ok our proposal as tenants of the space and as part of retail tenant improvements our
proposal is actually to increase activity in the courtyard and so our proposal is actually to take
out some existing windows and - replace them with glazed French doors and that actually will
flow into the courtyard space and that activates the courtyard quite substantially. As part of the
doors we would like to put a small canopy faxed with six foot extension of the basic door line.
The character of the complex I would say is plantation. Many of the buildings are of that era and
they have maintained that and our proposal is to keep that flavor. So it's not a radical departure.
The first exhibit that we have included is a location plan. For those of you are familiar with the
area the Salvation Army is the grey thatched building. The courtyard space is indicated on the
plan but nonetheless it's that space and the project location is circled. If you would like I have
photographs of the existing complex which I could pass around for those of you who would like
to see.
Mr. Helder: Do you have the photographs of the existing entrance?
Mr. Lober: I do.
Mr. Helder: Ok. And it's relationship to...
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Mr. Lober: And it's included in your packet but there is more amplified versions of it in the hand
out that is going around.
Ms. Griffin: Continue...
Mr. Lober: It's a fairly straight forward proposal. I think our intention is to malanla the courtyard
and to improve that space. It is an historic building I suppose or district and I think one of the
ways you can enhance and preserve the historic buildings is to give them economic life and I
think that this is a logistic proposal.
Ms. Griffin: Questions?
Mr. Long: I have a question with regards to the window /ventilation jalousie windows above the
two sets of windows that you are replacing with the French doors. What's your intention?
Mr. Lober: We are still evaluation whether does can actually be reconfigured or if they actually
function as ventilation elements. Our proposal is to actually remove the first bank below and to
put glazing into there and replace those louvers with glass. it's a tall. vaulted space so that allows
some light up high in the space.
Mr. Helder: Can I ask, is this on our purview because of just exclusively the age or there has
been something special about this little area or this particular building or is it just because it's 50
years?
Mr. Lober: If I may...
Mr. Helder: This is a question for the Planning Department why this came before us.
Mr. Jun : I think it would trigger a Class I permit and it's in the Special Treatment Cultural
District.
Mr. Helder: So it is a Special Treatment Cultural District which involves all these little buildings.
Mr. Junk: And there are all these historic structures.
Mr. Helder: Are they in their original locations?
Mr. Jun : The door?
Mr. Helder: The store. The building, were they all originally here. In other words was the
alignment the way it is now. The entrances. The orientation of light. How the traffic flow.
_Ms. Griffin: I can... speak a little to that cause I remember back in the 80s actually when Old Kola
Town wa§ developed as a shopping center in the 83, 84 and Koloa Fish and Chowder House was
a tenant in this building and they were clients of ours and actually was the whole building. It's
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been halved but it's been quite a bit of work and then it became Mangos who was also another
client of ours. Then it became Pancho and Lefty's you know and a lot of the buildings here, what
you see of these windows I think is from its restaurant days and so all of these have been altered.
Furthermore, it's not really on the roadside. It's in the courtyard. S.o it's not something you see
from KOloa Road or any of the passes but I think the long and the short of it is that the face of the
building has lost its integrity over the years. We are not worried about character defining
changes. That's our verbiage. here.
Mr. Helder: Got ya. That was the question-I was asking. So. you are not changing the siding or
any of that? Alright.
Ms. Griffin: And the doorway, right in front of it. I haven't seen the pictures yet but are you all
going to change the plantings in front of it. Cause to put the doorways in the middle.
Mr. Helder: Could we see the photograph.
Mr. Lober: In order to get the doors to out swing you. have. to remove a portion of that rock wall.
Ms. Sheehan: Could you tell us about the age and what history you know.
Mr. Lober: Prior to 1980 this building was moved to this site. The Planning Department, Dale
Cua, informed me that from his sources that it was not over fifty years old the building itself
What triggered it was the location in the district. In fact it almost had to go before the Planning
Commission but they determined that they could do through Class I as opposed to Class II.
Mr. Helder: I don't see it having any drawback to the rest of what is going on in the rest of the
district. You know. It's kind of adaptive reuse.
Mr. Wichman: Yes adaptive reuse at this point.
Mr. Helder: It doesn't look like they have made modification to it. It's appropriate with what is
going on there in the shopping area.
Ms. Griffin: The door at the right and it is a French door already. Several of thenr are.
Mr. Helder: The integrity of the building is already compromised.
Ms. Griffin: Would you like to make a motion?
Mr. Helder: I move we accept the plans as presented.
Ms. Griffin: Second ?.
Mr. Wichman; Second.
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Ms. Griffin:
Further discussions?
(None.) All in
favor? (Unanimous voice vote). Opposed?
Hearing none
the motion is carried.
Thank you very
much.
Re: Kaumuali`i Highway (Phase 1), Lihu'e Mill Bridge to Rice Street, Federal Aid
Pfoject No. ARR- 0504(036), Lihu'e, Island of Kauai, State of Hawai'I, Pre -final
bridge railing design for Lihu'e MilfBridge.
Letter (10/19/12) from Mr. Pat V. Phung, P.E., Leed Civil Engineer, US ]Department
of Transportation., Federal Highway Administration to Kuuleialoha Santos, US
Department of Transportati6n, Federal Highways Administration.
Ms. Griffin: The first item of new business is Robert Lober? Let's move to D.2., Kaumuali`i
Highway (Phase 1), Lihu'e Mill Bridge to Rice Street, Pre -final bridge railing design for the
bridge, gentlemen.
Mr. Jim Niermarm% Good afternoon my name is Jiro Niermann a planner with R.M. Towill
Corporation and I am here on behalf of the Department of Transportation, Kauai District and.
Federal Highways too. I will be careful as far as speaking for them. I know we have
authorization under the 106 process but I will reserve my comments for what I know. Mike
Okamoto is the project engineer also with R.M. Towill, and Stanford Iwamoto with DOT is
waiting in the wings if we get into trouble.
So we are here on behalf DOT to present the pre -final design for Lihu'e Mill Bridge railing as
well as to address two of the other items that were in the motion from previous session we
attended. One of which pertains to Hoomana and as far as what our mitigation for the impacts to
Hoomana -Road. overpass and then also there was a motion to work with the residents who
express concerns about the project and so I can give you an update on some of the things.
One of the question I had is did you all receive the Federal Highways letter, not just the
invitation to the 106 meeting but there was• another letter.
Ms. Griffin: The memorandum agreement?
Mr. Niermann, No it was actually a letter, a formal letter requesting to be on today's agenda.
Ms. Griffin: We had an email from Myles to Shan that was from you or to Myles from you.
Mr. Niennann: The only thing that I would be missing from that, which I can go over just
verbally is some of the outreach efforts that we have undertaken and then a follow up with that
information in written format.
So let's see (inaudible). From the meeting on the 3rd we have presented three alternatives for the
guardrail on the bridge. This up here is existing conditions on the bridge and kind of the
characteristics the three alternatives we have presented. One was to replicate this because it
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cannot be crash rated was to put an additional railing crash rated railing between the existing
railing and the travel way on both sides and. adding that extra element and then there were two
variations kind of in the period of abridge railing (inaudible).
So the motion was to pursue or in support of this direction. (Inaudible) but this what we
presented as the direction Nye would go. There were two variations. The first one was replace the
pointed arch with a curved arch and then to eliminate the top ('inaudible). So -this is actually taken
from the pre -final design drawing so this is actually a design from the design drawing and got the
curved arch. The existing rail is 39 1/z inches tall. That's what the existing top is. This is 42 to
meet current standard. It will be on the other edge of the sidewalk on the makai side. On the
mauka side of the Llhu'e Mill Bridge there won't be a sidewalk. It will just be a three foot
shoulder and travel lane. On the new bridge Which is yet to be named it will be on both sides.
Again the sidewalk will be on the mauka side and then on the interior side there will -be no side
walk. It will be just the shoulder. So it will have an intersection between two bridgds there will
be a railing here (inaudible). So that railing will be repeated four times, two oil the Lzhu'e Mill
Bridge and then twice on the other bridge. So that's what's propsed. I can go into the other
motions.
Ms. Griffin: Let's stay with the L -ihu'e Mill Bridge and then go to Hoomana. Is that what you
are...
Mr. Niennann: Yes and that's essentially it as far as the deign details. The crash rated railings
need to be installed. Changes to the Lihu'e Mill Bridge would be removal of the existing deck
and rails. The substructure remains intact. There is the addition of the new pier at each column to
all for the widening on the mauka side of the bridge but the existing steel structure underneath
remains intact. That's what's proposed for the Lihu'e Mill Bridge. Everything from the deck up
is demolished and replaced. New deck and guardrail and a wider section.
Ms. Griffin: Are there questions of Mr. Niermann?
Mr. Wichman: If I may say something.
Ms. Griffin: Yes please.
Mr. Wichman: I think most of us have been in the process since the beginning and where we
started off and where we are now is a vast difference and again at this particular point these
bridge designs from what was originally intended to right now are really nice.
Mr. Niermann: Ok thank you that's good to hear. There was a number of concerns.
Mr. Helder: So it won't have the steel on top? It's just going to be concrete?
Mr. Niermann: Yes it will just be concrete and is it cast in place.
Ms. Griffin: And you mentioned Jim that the new bridge is going to replicate that same design?
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Mr. Niermann: No it will not replicate this design. That was one of the options we had
considered.
Mr. Helder: No this one the new arch one.
Mr. Niermann: No it's...
Ms. Griffin: You said you are going to have essentially four rails that look alike even though that
one is new and...
Mr. Nien-nann. Correct. All of the railings are going to be based on this design.
Mr. Griffin: Are there other questions? (None). I read that you are looking for us to decept this to
vote approval?
Mr. Niermann: I know that the language in. the MOA is to provide opportunity to coninient. So
it's pretty soft in terms of what we are thinking but we would like to, I don't know if We need
necessarily approval or disapproval. Of course it's always great to get voice of approval.
Ms. Griffin: Right. This we will be asked to concur on the design. So we have the option of
concurring or accepting. I am not hearing anyone suggesting it be changed.
Mr. Helder: Are you splitting this in two?
Ms. Griffin: I would like to cause they are two different designs and...
Mr. Helder: Ok.
Mr. Wicllnzan: Motion to approve the Lzhu'e Mill Bridge pre -final rail designs as is.
Mr. Helder: Second.
Ms. Griffin: Ok it's been moved and seconded that we approve the railing designs as they have
been presented here today. Is there anymore discussion?
Ms. Aiu: I just want to make a comment. We are approving quickly today because it was so good
the last time. We had a lot of time and a lot of information and I know we voted on what we
wanted it and we see it here so thank you very much.
Ms. Griffin: Is there anyone from the public that wants to speak on this? Hearing none it's been
moved and seconded. All in favor? [Ayes - 6 (Wichman, Helder, Gray, Long, Aiu, Sheehan) and
abstention - 1 (Griffin)]. Ok so on to Hoomana.
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Mr. Niermann: Hoomana, this is just a plain view of the future bridge. This is the existing
highway here. This is the Uhu'e Mill Bridge on this side. Hoomana Road, existing, comes up
this way. These are pictures of the guardrails on Hoomana Road and the new bridge alignment
on the mauka side. We are going to have about 25 feet on this side that will have to be
demolished and about 35 feet on the other side that would have to be demolished. That's shown
in red.
The blue is going to be tied into the guardrail on Kaurnuali`i Highway that widens this section,
the westbound lane and the proposal is to essentially replicate the existing guardrail design as is.
So the railing will be replaced with what looks like the existing and that would be realigned..
Before that happens SHPD has asked that we do HAER documentation for this bridge as well as
for there is a small bridge right here that is made out of railroad railings that used to carry the
railroad tracks down the dirt road here underneath Hoomana Road and then into the mill. So they
asked for that also. So we are doing both of those. They went out last week to take the
photographs. So they are working on that documentation now. It will be packaged as a
nomination package for the National Registry. And that's what's .proposed for mitigation for the
railings on Hoomana.
Ms. Griffin: How long are the railings now?
Mr. Niermann: In total i am not sure. They extend from him all the way up out of the frame here.
So I don't know off hand but it is several hundred feet on this side and on the other side not quite
a hundred feet on that side. It looks like a third of it is being. demolished. One of the neat things
about this railings is it's one of the few railing designs, it's not just on (inaudible) but it's the
whole roadway guardrail is the continuous design all the way up and which apparently doesn't
appear elsewhere on Kauai or the State. One of tho other historical significance of this bridge is
that the bridge itself was built in 1928 but it was maybe the first and last bridge that was built
entirely with private funds. It was built without federal funds or any other source. So apparently
after this they got wise.
Ms. Griffin: It's. also one of only two bridge railway crossings that you know where the train
went underneath the road like that. It's significant as is the steel structure of the Lihu'e Mill
Bridge. So are there other comments or questions about the removal and replacement on the one
side? I would entertain a motion.
Mr. Helder: I move that we accept the project as proposed with the designs as presented here
today.
Mr. Wichman. Second.
Ms. Griffin: Thank you: Is there anyone from the public who wishes to speak on Hoomana? Can
you sit down next to Mr. Okamoto and introduce yourself.
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Mr. John Mceveety: I am John Mceveety. I am just interested is the guardrails going to be
painted red. in the future or is it just highlighted? That's soldi you can't see through it. How high
is that?
Mr. Niermann. It's a little over 36 inches I believe.
Mr. John Mceveety: It's 36 inches high?
Mr. Niermann: Actually I don't know right off hand how tall it is. '
Mr. John Mceveety: I thought it was like 30 inches high. I was just concerned because I know
the requirements are...
Mr. Niermann: 42 if you have (inaudible).
Mr. John Mceveety: I walk by coming down that street very often. When I have my kid I, hold
her hand because it just seems like it's a little short. Is Hoomana that old bridge is it going to be a
foot bridge?
Mr. Niermann: it's going to remain from this point up there is going to be no change. So it is
going to be converted over to afoot and bicycle bridge all the way up. .
Mr. John Mceveety: Who is going to maintain it in the future?
Mr. Niermann: It is still going to be County and I believe, correct me if I am wrong on that.
There will be no motor vehicles. It will still be maintained for vehicle access for the Department
of Water because the water lines are not going to be relocated.
Mr. John Mceveety: Alright thanks.
Mr. Wichrran: I believe that the motion that we are entertaining essentially is within the
guardrail design and this only applies to this portion of the project.
Ms. Griffin: Anyone else have questions? Hearing none it's been moved and seconded to accept
the Hoomana Bridge rail changes as presented. All in favor (Unanimous voice vote). All
opposed? (none). Hearing none it carries. And I read in here that there will be a HAER study for
the Lxhu'e Mill Bridge as well right?
Mr. Niermann: Right in fact that documentation has already been done and it's already in the
Library of Congress. It's not on the register but the documentation, the research, the photographs
are on record now.
Ms. Griffin: Is it possible, may we ask you to give copies to the Kauai Museum and to the Kauai
Historical Society so that they will be part of the island's records as well.
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Mr. Wichman: There is a stunning mural photograph of the bridge shortly after construction
behind the Pepsi case in Tip Top Cafe. They have some beautiful black and white photographs
but as you enter into the restaurant there is the Pepsi case and look behind it there is a stunning
photograph of this bridge. The vantage point of it is really cool as it overlooks the gulch and into
Llhu'e in the 1930s.
Mr. Nierrnanri: So it's taken from the Lihu'e side?
Mr. Wichman: The mill side corning across. I am sure the museum has the photograph. We don't
have it the museum does.
Mr. Niermann: The other thing we will .provide when it's complete is the archeological inventory
survey.
Ms. Griffin: There is also the 1936 photo of the just finishing work from just beyond Hoomana
looking towards the mill and until that bridge was constr4eted people went makai of the mill to
get to the west and south side. So that was a real game changer for Kauai when the depression
funds, the public works projects came and it had (inaudible).
Mr. Niermann: My understanding is the fund were specifically for grade separation for railroad
safety.
Ms. Griffin: And you know that made a difference. Weil thank you for presenting it. Moving- on
to...
Mr. Niermann: There was a third part of the motion too, that was to continue to work
cooperatively with the residents of German Hill cause they had some other concerns about
project impact on Gertrran Hill,
Mr. Wichman: Where are you standing now with that?
Mr. Niermarui: With the...
Mr. Wichman: Yes with the residents in the area.
Mr. Niermann: They can probably speak from their perspective and from our perspective is there
has been, we have gone out several times to meet with Aruzie, John, and Vic in particular -and
then since the last meeting we had here we have had, this was on the 3rd I think on the 2'6 of
May we had a first preconstruction meeting that we sent out invitations out to all the residents on
the Hill. We had a very big turnout. We had a packed house at the DOT facility and we heard a
lot of concerns about construction related impacts to the historic character of Gen-nan Hill. There
were concerns about the design of the road. So short term and long term concerns to the design
and actual project and also concerned to impacts to German Hill itself.
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We subsequently had a meeting (inaudible) that was also open to the community. A lot of the
same issues came up and a lot of them not to overly narrow theirs down but it came down to road
design issues, sight distance concerns, noise is a big concern that it increases noise, vegetation
removal was a big concern, and then the kind of aggregate impacts that that would have on the
characteristics of German Hill so overall the change of the quality of that neighborhood. There is
also another concern related to road design which is the amount of cut in the slope and how close.
is that approach to particularly to Annie's house. So there has been a couple of meetings on the
site with both the builders, Kiewit, the design engineers, DOT has gone out, I am not sure how
many times. I know they have been having discussions on their own with the design team and
residents as well.
Right now this is showing phase 1. So this is the first phase that would actually affect the
residents on German Hill and this is the existing Hoomana Road. This is the new alignment
coming up. So the orange on the outside is essentially the right of way line. It comes up here
rather than (inaudible) what it is showing is the top of the cut slope. So on both sides that would
essentially be the footprint of the grading /excavation. These two squares right here those are the
garage that was moved over here. Well actually it was from this one right here and this line right
here is the property that was acquired by the State as part of the right of way acquisition right up
to this line. -So that is the property line between the State owned property on the side of the road
and the Mceveeiy's house /residence. So when the -road goes through the structure is still standing
but it is going to be demolished, the garage will be taken down. Trees along there are also going
to -be take down by that cut.
So as far as what we are doing to work with the residents is to look at tree planting along this
edge to try to provide some vegetative screening. We did do a noise study bringing this up with
relation to the screening. The noise study was based on the federal standards and did not indicate
an increase in noise that would trigger abatement according to federal and state guidelines.
Nevertheless there is still that psychological perception of, I mean there is definitely an increase
in noise and there is also jus the psychological perception of the increase. Federal or state
guidelines don't allow or they don't allow vegetation to be a mitigation for noise and there is
kind of a caveat which is you need at least 2.00 deep thickly forested vegetation to actually get rid
of noise that would justify the abatement. So putting vegetation in here is not triggered by the
noise or cannot be used as justification for that. That is something that DOT is discussing with
the residents to plant along here to replace the vegetation and to provide at least the visual
screening.
There is concern about safety not that there is a cut right there since it is at the edge of the
property line. Right now the plan is to have a chain link fence fronted by some kind of vegetative
screening on the front side of it and that would fall along the orange highlights going through.
Mr. VWichman: Is there any new historical...
Ms. Griffin: Hang on just a moment. Can either of you tell me exactly the boundaries of that
historic district because if it is outside, if we are talking outside I know that Hoomana is an
historic district but if it is outside it is also outside of our purview, I believe, if it's included as
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part of the historic district then I think having visual barriers is important as a mitigating factor to
the changes below it but the noise may be outside of purview. So I need legal counsel here.
Mr. Jung: I have to go look on the snaps to see where the specific district is.
Mr. Niermarm: Can I speak to• that real quickly. It might guide your effort. What we found is that
there were no boundaries defined. When the 106 was going through previously t was identified
by SHPD staff as the historic district. It hasn't been nominated. It has gone through the process
but it is certainly an historically significant neighborhood. On that basis there was an assessment
and the house needed to be relocated and the determination was no adverse affect. So it would
have effect but because the house would be relocated with the district I think that was one of the
pieces for no adverse affect. The other part was that I had a number of meetings with the
residents of German Hill and it may be characterized as the lease worst alternative or at least it
wasn't that everybody was saying we love this but it was the alternative that was selected on the
basis that it had the support of the residents. That was also the basis of no adverse affect
determination on the rest of the neighborhood and that was also based on the fact of the
distribution of houses centered around the church was not going to be significantly altered and
would remain intact around the church. So those were the basis for determining a basis of no
adverse effect. The only place that it was defined an historic district was in the correspondence.
Mr. Helder: We don't have enough. This is not in our package at all.
Ms. Griffin: I think this was, well I was looking at Pat
here but I what- may be best action for us at this stage
been accepted on the State or National Register at this
to be nominated and it does have, as you said, historic
can do because is simply accept the presentation as it h
way or the other, simply to accept the presentation.
Phung. There is this map or parr of it in
because even though it's not a, it hasn't
point that it is acceptable and is possible
structures up there. So perhaps what we
as been given without having to vote one
Ms. Sheehan: That's fine I just had another questions. The new road is a two way road. So tell
me again what you are going to do with the old Hoomana Road at the time when the new one is
finished. It's not a one way'in and one way out?
Mr. Niermann: The new ane will be shut off to traffic.
Mr. Helder: We don't have any guidelines or any instruction on how to approach this particular. I
see it here as just spelled out as the approaches in the letter, footprint and approaches to bridge.
That hasn't come up before but it has in a sense that they were talking about cutting off the old
road and digging through the new one and I think you or one of your neighbors was here for that
and they described a retaining wall. Other than what we are looking at here what kind of decision
could be made that would be substantive to our responsibility.
Ms. Griffin: Like I said I am not sure that we need to make a decision. Simply accept the
presentation you know for further study.
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Mr. Helder: Ok so 106 doesn't require anything from its in those regards?
Ms. Griffin: You were going to tell us that there was going to be another public meeting next
week?
Mr. Niern-iann: Yes and we are having the second 106 community consultation on Tuesday. Two
separate sessions, one at 2:30 and one at 6:00. It will be the same presentation and opportunity
for discussion and then in addition to that because we do realize it is Election .Day so for those
who have difficulty meeting on that day it wasn't by design you know some people may find it
easy to show up on that day and some may not. Those who do not we will certainly make other
accommodations to talk to them to hear any comments or to have a discussion, site visit, etc. but
that's an opportunity for an update on what we have done so far.
By the first meeting which was June 28�' we have had the EIS field work done and that identified
within the gulch six sites that were plantation infrastructure and that was some water works
flumes, rock walls along the stream.. .
Mr. Helder: Those would be in our purview. Things like that are things that we are trained to
have some,..
Mr. Niermann: The EIS, the draft, was submitted to SHPD on September 27th. So we did just get
some continents. CSH who is the archeologist working they are working through the comments
right now. Of the six features that were identified four of them are going to be directly impacted
including (inaudible) up the gulch there is a rock flume that will be buried or have to be
demolishes[ because it will be occupied by the new bridge alignment and. there is a bit of metal,
like sheet metal, flume section that is down there. It doesn't seem to be in the location, where it
is, it kind of just fell in that - location.
The bridge across the stream right here we are not impacting that bridge, that was just something
that they wanted documented in the context of this area. The rock wall that's holding up that
west bank of the stream, we are going to be penetrating that rock wall with a new drain outlet. So
we are going to have to reconstruct a portion of that ai those sites and the proposed mitigation
which is essentially data collection/data recovery collection and then document and demolish
that's what's being proposed to SHPD. I- think the only issue is the level of documentation is
adequate or they want to see more documentation.
Mr. Helder: Now if we were going to address the bridge footprint, the approach and the
environment I would like to see that. I meari without having saying they have sent it off to SHPD
we haven't seen it and so for us to sign off on this without seeing it.
Ms. Griffin: Which part are you talking about David?
Mr. Helder: I am talking about the six elements that he is describing. If they are going to be
impacted we should have documentation.
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Mr. Wichman: (Inaudible) an SHPD letter that we concur with or not.
Mr. Helder: Yes so I would like to see a presentation here accept what we accepted and then
accept this part with the caveat that we would have some presentation of the impact of structures
so that we could comment on what we would like to see as mitigation relative to us.
Ms. G.r_iffin: Typically we would get you know the environmental studies and respond in some
way and that is what you arc talking about and we can wait to get that. Just to go back for a
minute to the noise and visual mitigation.. I think where it. falls into our purview is that because
this is a very historic road it is eligible for the register which gives it the same cache as already
the being on it and heritage corridors are a part of our purviews. So even though I suggested and
still suggest that we accept the information without voting one way or the other on it. I do think
that the visuals and how this more than doubled highway structure is going to affect that road is
part of what we should be looking at.
Mr. Helder: You are talking about the old road.
Ms. Griffin: I am talking about the old bridge, the new bridge, how it is going to impact for
visuals and noise.
Mr. Niermann: That was when I didn't quite complete responding to your question but in terms
of what was happening here this is where the impact on, direct impact on, the road- is here. So
this is (inaudible) which is here and then you can see all that distance up the road. Telephone
poles are right here. So going out to right about here just shy of where (inaudible) is what would
be completely demolished and occupied by the new bridge. The transitions end to that new
bridge is basically going to be a guardrail into a replication into this guardrail and then on this
side the existing guardrail with a new end piece would just be termhiating at the end of the
bridge but the cormection between the two is just going to be a pedestrian foot so it would not be
wide enough and I think it is at the Same grade right down to the elevation of the road
(inaudible). And then the road 'itself remains as is. At the top, at the very top it makes that S loop
so right around where you see the pavement ending there would be a cattle gate crossing the
road. So it would be a locked access and that would be to allow the Department of eater trucks
coming down the road for maintenance and otherwise would be blocked off. The setback just far
enough so it doesn't become a parking spot just enough to pull in and unlock the gate and then
access through and then at the top it is designed to Have a T intersection with the new Hoomana
Road realignment. So that's another over view and more importantly to address your question
about how is that going tie together.
Ms. Sheehan: Yes so I was just asking whether the old road would turn or get skinnier and
skinnier but it is going to size down until it hits the bridge and then it's just a walking /biking
path.
Mr. Nierrnaruz: Yes essentially it comes down where it meets the new alignment it's going to get
cut off right there. So as soon as they go through some kind of gate more they will be more
constrained by the guardrail not by the width of the road. When you go around that it would be
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the existing width of the bridge right about this far right here. So from that red side to that red
side, it would be just blocked off with a guardrail.
Ms. Sheehan: So I am just curious is the new road where you turn off is there going to be a light
or is it just a side road that takes you off?
Mr. Niermann: It won't be a lighted intersection. It would be a shelter lane for left turning and a
shelter lane for. a left turn out to allow the traffic to continue to go on and it allow for turning in
and out.
Mr. Helder: Page 2. It defines ours as the L "thu'e Mill Bridge, the Hoomana Overpass Bridge, the
Lzhu'e Public Cemetery, German Hill Historic District, and the Lihu'e Mill exclusively and then
on the second page it says that the noise and the concerns of the resident's potential effects on
historic neighborhood and working with the residents on noise. But ours mentions nothing about
the road. It's not in' this project area for, under National Historic Preservation Act according to
this letter.
Ms. Sheehan: I am trying to find where you are David.
Mr. Helder: Ok it is three pages in from the end.
Mr. Niermann: I think the road is called Hoomana Overpass /Bridge,
Mr. Helder: Yes it is on here and those are two structures which is what we� are dealing with but
the road itself, as far as I know Kaumuali`i is not on historic roads. It hasn't been nominated and
we are talking about a district that is off that road, the German district. We are talking about the
two bridges, a cemetery and the mill but we are not, if we can't come in and adopt the road.
Ms. Griffin: I don't think anybody is trying to do that.
Mr. Helder: When we talk about mitigation, the noise, and all the impact, and the construction of
the road and how that is going to down that isn't in out purview.
Ms. Griffin: It's not the construction of Kaumuali`i we are talking about the overpass bridge and
the new connection.
Mr. Helder: The design is our purview, the construction and all that is not. We can get lost in
this.
Ms. Griffin: I think that the design of this bridges is because it's a replacement of two historic
bridges and I might add two important historic bridges on the island and very unusual ones.
Those are within our purview and when you talk about historic districts, number four here,
German Hill Historic District how the road impacts that is also you la-low what I have asked for
is to simply accept his information that we can take best on our further research and their coming
back but I believe with my gavel that an historic district, heritage corridors, view planes and
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landscapes are all within our purview for historic areas just as we spend several months looking
at landscape and so forth for the Kokee region.
Mr. Helder: Ok so this is a heritage corridor? That's what you just said?
Ms. Griffin: I said I consider it.
Mr. Helder: I know but is it
listed
as
one? I mean that
is what I am saying.
Part of my point is
that I don't think that we can.
come
in
and just
designate
these things without
it coming down.
Ms. Griffin; Are you saying that you don't want to accept this for further study David?
Mr. Helder: I can accept it but I don't think that this is in our kuleana.
Mr. Wichman: In one way since we are inside of the heritage corridor the proposed impacts to
the realignment of Hoomana Road does affect the historic character. They are under going
mitigation right now in order to alleviate some of these impacts to this historical corridor.
Mr. Helder: You are saying it is an historical corridor. It's been designated that? I understand...
Ms. Griffin: It is eligible. An historic corridor is not a capital. H capital C like National Register
is.
Mr. Wichman: Eligible- for the National Register which sets up the basic flags but I understand
that I think they are asking this commission's advice in the nature of the mitigation of the
historical impact this realignment of this Hoomana Road is having. Which. again you know
pushes us. out a little bit to the boundaries. I take this under advisement and I think being aware
of what all the resident concerns are, it is important for me to know what the residents in the area
are doing in the nature of mitigation to these historical impacts. In a way I am anxious to hear
from residents.
Ms. Griffin: Just before you, please have a seat, but we got a couple of issues. One is the bypass
and the other is the mitigation efforts. Is that correct?
Mr. Niermann: By bypass you mean the realignment?
Ms. Griffin: Excuse me the realignment. I got stuck on the bypass this morning. A 20 minute trip
took an hour and a half. So I am still sort of bypassing. So we still got two different issues. Is that
correct? We have got the mitigation issue that you were talking about.
Mr. Niermann: We were talking about the items like the noise, the vegetation, the road design,
design related issues. I would like to speak to some of those in addition.
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Ms. Griffin: 4k cause we went from noise and visual to mitigation to what was happening with
bypass and I wanted to make sure that everybody was comfortable with the information we had
on Hoomana Road and you more stuff for it. Stay right.there.
Mr. Niermann: Real briefly. So the project and I would also like to put this context too, this isnt'
to just force things along but to put context in too the 106 process the project
underwent/completed in the year 2000 with the (inaudible) determination. So the project has
been proceeding on that Basis. So the basis of no adverse effect /mitigation and the mitigation
only addressed the (inaudible).
So going back and I looked at these other properties so coming back into it now that the project
is that much further along we are really kind of making a good faith effort to mitigate /addressing
those concerns without having you know (inaudible) this is an element of historic district that is
being impacted and the bridge we understand the road.
As far as vegetation those become a little bit more murkier with respect to what is historic and
what is not historic. So we go back to the period of significance when we are talking about 1930s
when there was railroad going on here and how noisy was that or the other operation. What is the
noise level, how big are the trees in the 1930s. What is historic and non - characteristic of the
cherished neighborhood and we have not gone through.that analysis to do that.
Mr. Wichman: I still think that the research is still a bit thin because there is no reference to this
particular gulch crossing as orchid valley and also that the actual footprint of the Hawaiian.
village Pua Loke, do not be confused by the subdivision, the village is in this sector right here.
The old village.
Mr. Niermann: I could fmd some of that space.
Mr. Wichrnan: Yes so now we have different layers of footprint. My history doesn't start with
plantations. Absolutely not, there are two distinct levels prior to the plantation that I think in the
research. So naturally the approach is to Gen-nan Hill and all of that is of interest because it
relates to the 1840s and earlier landscape.
Ms. Griffin: And to further clarify across the country there are well practiced efforts and
standards that have been developed with historic neighborhoods to protect the view. I don't think
anybody would ask to replicate the trees that were there but it's a way of finding ways to protect
an historic community and that's -not you know starting something here that it's a standard
practice tb,at has been going on for a while in neighborhoods and areas around the country. So we
are not threading, we don't have our machetes out going through unbroken ground here to be
able to accept and hear ways to protect the community and understanding the complications that
you have on what Federal Highways would accept as noise abatement and other mitigations.
Some of that is outside of our purview arguably on noise but certainly the views and so forth I
think stand with an historic community. Do you have anything else Jim?
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Mr. Nien -aann: There are some other details but I can wait and I will stay up here just to answer
it.
Ms. Griffin: Thank you are on.
Ms. Annie MceveetY: Hi I a1n Annie Mceveety and this is my brother John and my husband Vic.
Really I want to address because first of all the fact that you guys haven't seen photographs or
are aware of these little rock walls surprises me because we have all seen photographs. We have
been in the meetings about them. December 15th they break ground so you sit here and discuss
about what can we say is fruitless because they have already come to us and told us. Can I show
you a photograph? This Randy I have been trying to get a hold of you guys to just show you.
That's how they tore down the trees to do their study on supposed graveyard. They walked in
with bulldozer and knocked these trees down, just ripped them up without evening notifying us.
Now I am not saying it was RM Towill, Keiwit, or DOT cause I don't know who it is.
So I know Mr. Wichman was very concerned about that stuff. A chain link fence, a chain link
fence is a solution so when you are driving out of Rice Street you look up and you are going to
see a chain link fence. This is their solution for security and to keep our neighborhood historical.
The bridge is historical. The highway bridge is historical.. The church is historical. Why doesn't
the new road get affected and treated as an historical neighborhood. You guys are sitting here
and they have already said they are puttingn a chain link fence and then just to address the
sound. Look at the trees they dial the sound test after those trees were taken out. You know and
now of course 200 feet of trees well I think that is 200 feet of trees but if it's 190 feet of tress that
they tore out or whatever was done they do the test after.
So guess what? They are just skimming by so here we are in a neighborhood that every single
thing that we have been told for six months, which isn't even a long time to prepare ourselves
for, you know all that stuff is dove to they break ground on December 15th you know and so it's
super upsetting and we fight and we try but we don't have any support anywhere because no
matter what I had �a list of 30 things, every single thing aside from the fact that maybe they will
be able to save a palm tree or two and help something up there to be a little better so that*we
don't see the chain link fence. You know it was the only that was in our favor in our historic
neighborhood. This is German Hill you know and nobody is doing anything and now we are
talking about two months and bulldozers go through and the sound the noise we are already
figuring out if we can sell our property cause it's going to be so bad you know and that's all I
have. It's just disturbing to sit here and look at this little painted pretty picture of B S.
Mr. John Mceveet : I concur with everything Annie says. Vic and 1, and Annie we were
neighbors and battle it all the time. What are we going to do, what are we going to do? There
has been a lot of meetings and you know we get a lot of okie dokies. Okie dokie meaning we will
address it and to Jim's credit he did increase the V cut so it's a little steeper so the road is not as
wide. It doesn't encroach on the property. Thank you for doing that you know but as far as the
sound goes there was a swatch of trees taken out to test for burial grounds and then the sound
was tested after that so it's not a fair test. And I know that it is not really historical but it does
impact these houses. These houses are very historical.
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I have personally restored home in Pasadena, California. That the Historical Society was on by
back night and day taking pictures and it was beautiful. I learned a lot from and really respected
the Historical Society. They were.fantastic. So I know a little bit about it and do know that these
homes, especially the first two houses, our homes are historical. The date from the house that we
moved in some concrete said 1909. The Building Department has 1941 or something because
they didn't have permits in. 1909 or 06 whatever it was.
Anyway when they did the sound testing, this does impact these homes, when they did the sound
test they did it like they proposed. I was out of town but they didn't do the sound test inside one
of the two houses or on the deck. The house is five feet high. The course is S feet high you have
direct site. Now we have got a site that you can't even see the road and when they took out the
swatch of trees the sound increased tenfold, seemed like tenfold, and the sound goes right up into
the house. When I go outside and stand on the grass it's not as loud. In my house it's atrocious.
So when all those trees are removed and it's just this clear shot right down to the highway it's
going to be murder in there. It's going to be like on the H1 in Oahu.
I invite everybody in this room to please, please come up to our property and walk through our
homes and around the grounds and look at it. We don't have to be there. Jim has been up there
20 times but look at the property and look inside the houses and you tell me what you think this
is going to be like. It is going to be bloody murder.
Mr. Wichman: One of the recommendations we could. potentially make would be the planting of
native vegetation. Would that do anything?
Ms. Mceveety: That's not the plan. The plan is a V cut with grass. No irrigation. The V cut going
up to Hoomana Road is going to be guinea grass. it's not going to be irrigated. It's going to be
maximum ,year. So everybody is ok with that.
Mr. Wichman: I am going to dance around the noise issue a little bit. That's why I want to stick
to the native vegetation and the replanting of this particular area which would help at least put
back that vegetation barrier but with the native sense and if we were to do a native orchard as
orchard valley really was would that in any way be better than what we are today.
Ms. Mceveety :.Anything that you do is going to be helpful for sure. There is many other
departments. Obviously you can't solve all of our problems. I understand what you role is but...
Mr. Wichman; I think within the native vegetation within this corridor would be an acceptable
recommendation that we could make.
Ms. Griffin: Jim would you talk a little bit further, you mentioned that the federal highways does
not accept plantings as noise mitigation but they don't prohibit good willed government agencies
from plantings.
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Mr. Niermann. Essentially it would be snore on say a visual impact cause they wouldn't be able
to rationalize plantings on the basis of noise but certainly on the basis of environmental impact.
On the impact of removing vegetation and I know that, that's been and I don't know if the DOT
has been talking to you already. I know that came up in the meetings. I know they Ray has had
discussions with you outside of the meetings.
Ms. McevLe�t: I have talked with Stanford a little bit today and you know but nobody has really
addressed anything really. The only that has is you who has been honest really about what as far
as Kiewet and RM Towill is concerned.
Mr. Niermann: That's cause I am. kind of reckless and I put my foot...
Ms. Mceveety: They have a job to do. That's what they are doing really and it's like I think Jim
is a great guy. They just have a job to do and that's what they are really doing and we as a
community we have a job to do and that's not to get in their way but to like the sound, the chain
link fence you know I just see this...
Mr. Vic Allen: Hi I am' Vic Allen, Annie's husband and John's (inaudible) brat going back to the
native vegetation you know that would be on a good will which would be great. At the last
meeting we brought up it was yourself who even asked, I can't believe the guy that's is
overseeing, but you asked him if it would be possible, for a lava wall instead of a chain link fence
and he said sure just like that and now we go to a meeting it's like chain link fence. There is no
fences on German Hill. It's even in, if there were bylaws or rules there are no fences on German
Hill. You can't put a fence on German Hill and now they are going to put a chain link fence.
How does that fit in to an historical neighborhood? Do you remember that Randy?
Mr. Wichman: I do.
Mr. Allen: And so now it's a chain link fence. So I just wanted to... that's a side issue as far as
historical sites. I just wanted to bring that up.
Ms. Griffin: Thank you. Can we hear a little bit from the DOT on what your discussions might
be right now with the visual mitigations?
Mr. Stanford Iwamoto: Sure, Stanford Iwamoto, Highways. We have met with the residents
several times and talked with Annie, Vic, and John. We have talked about possibly doing
landscaping. We recognize there is a need for a barrier at the top of the slope be it a chain link
fence of something but there is a need for something there and we have you know right now we
are actually looking at the chain link fence at the edge with landscaping in the back of it. But
there is a need for something substantial at the edge and basically we have talked with them and
we continue to work with them in terms of native landscaping. You know and that something our
landscape architect can look at and has looked at but really it should be realized that the slope
next to the road is a one to one slope. So it's very steep. So it's not someplace we want to put
trees and shrubs and things. When we get to the flat areas that is something we can look at. I
really think you know at the slope itself it will basically be grass.
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Ms. Sheehan: How deep is it? It's one to one but will it be high?
Mr. Iwamoto: It's 20 feet.
Ms. Griffin. 25 to 30 feet.
Mr. Niermann: Just to point out on this side is all fill and then right across this access road that
connects that existing dirt road right here it's starts the cut. So the deepest point is probably right
about here, 25 feet- deep and going... the design to get up this slope so many things that have
been done to the design just in response those concerns to try to and I know in the face of talking
about this kind of cut we are not (inaudible) to bring the road profile up so that it is basically less
cut so it's steeper but less cut. The pavement width was narrowed and I think the standard is 24
feet wide so it's narrower. Is it 20? That's as low as it can go for emergency services that th (';
county can go. The concrete is the standard and there will be more grass swales to keep more
vegetation.. Those were in response to try to minimize within what's considered the safe road
design standards.
Ms. Griffin: And how far is the roadway from the property form the historic property.
Mr. Niermann:
This
house
right
here is the one
that was previously was here, the one that_ was
relocated. It's about
40 feet
from
the edge of the
lanai.
Ms. Griffin: Ok so from the edge of, it's that their property line?
Mr. Nierinann: No the property line is right here. So from the edge of the property line is about
around 20 feet from the property line to the edge of the lanai and from -that line down to the
orange line (inaudible) to the top of the slope that needs to be protected with a fence /vegetation
and at least some of the discussion with doing a vegetation plan. This is all owned by the State
right now. When it gets transferred over to the County that orange line is going to be in the right
of way of the top of the slope. I know there has been discussions about selling that to the
Mceveetys but that's a whole separate discussion.
Ms. Griffin: So Mr. Iwamoto this is like, this bride thing is like a 50 million dollar project-and so
in terms of this mitigation what kind of budget is there to protect this historic properties?
Mr. Iwamoto: I don't think there is a certain percentage that's been put a side. I think we will put
whatever resources that we feel are necessary to mitigate. I can't tell you how much.
Ms. Griffin: I ask because somewhere along the line when it comes into the possibilities and I
know you all are new to this whole discussion on you know the impacts that happen and as
Randy has said that this is an area with lots of layers of history. Certainly the one that we are
dealing with now is the neighborhood and their will be impact no matter what. So that question
on how do we maximize the softening. The protection of that historic area and it sound like...
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i
Mr. Iwamoto: You know I think we are willing to make a good faith effort towards doing
whatever mitigation is necessary. Beyond what we are committed to right now, I don't know
how much it would be necessary or what we would commit too.
Ms. Griffin: Ok are there other questions?
Ms. Aiu: I don't know if noise is our purview. Kind of like you
I think we are walking on the
edge
here and I live in the valley too and
I planted my own plants
so I am thinking can you guys
plant
some of your own plants and trees
by your chain link fence? We have a chain link fence
also.
But I just go out there and plat my
stuff. I am just thinking
you can help yourself like that
too.
Mr. Allen: I am a grower. We rented that land back from the State where they are going to put in
the road through, and I had a nursery there so I have been growing just to plant.
Ms. Aiu: Oh good you are prepared.
Mr.
Allen: I have
been growing
for two years just
to
plant that area but like you said it's a one to
one
so if you don't
know what a
one to one slop is
it's
about for
every (inaudible).
Ms. Aiu: I mean your place. I don't expect you to go down iza the valley although i like to do
that.
Mr. Allen: I had one more other question. You talk about the impact study, the EIS and somehow
I don't really get it. I don't understand. I am not an attorney so I don't understand how an EIS is
done but to my understanding I thought that they had statutes of limitations on the study. So you
do a study back in 2000 and it is still good for 2013. So thirteen years later they are saying -that
what impacted back then is now ok. So I don't understand that and I guess that was brought up
and they oh well it's because they pushed the paper over here and we discussed this over here.
So each year, each six months maybe if you discuss something it keeps it active. I don't know.
So the impact study that you are going to look at is done 2000 not 2012.
Mr. Niermann: Actually all of the studies that were done in 2000 were redone for the current
generation of the project. So the EIS that was done was done for the whole Kaumuali`i Highway
project which has continuously been ongoing since that EIS was completed. The FONSI was
issued in 2000. So to continue this current segment we just reviewed flora, fauna, stream biology
and aqua fauna. We did the. archeological inventory survey cultural impact assessment and so
those are the main studies. We did the noise study, the traffic study. So all of this says is that the
address was departmental concerns and the basis for the EONSI and have that redone on the
basis for supporting that. They continue using the EIS.
Mr. Allen: Do you have copies of the study, then newest one?
Mr. Niermann: I have a copy of all the studies yes. We are going to compile it into one single
report.
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Mr. Allen: Because my understanding when I talk to the guy who did the EIS who has since
been fired. They said that...
Ms. Mceveety: I don't think that he did the EIS.
Mr. Allen: He was the one that carne up aid did the...
Ms. Mceveety: He was the one that did the study of the graveyard.
Mr. Junk: Commissioners I think just to dlarify the legality of the discussions that a recent case,
the Kulima case outlines what you have to do to look at whether or not you need a supplemental
EA or supplemental EIS for a project. In the Kulima case there is a 20 year time period. They
looked up the time period as being significant but they also have to look at the significance of the
change in the scope of project.
So if they project doesn't change its scope or in relative time then it doesn't necessarily
necessitate a supplemental or reviewed EA or EIS. In this case there is just an EA right and then
the FONSI. So there wouldn't be a need for a supplemental EA but the agency that's dealing
with looking at that document would have to do what is called a hard, look analysis and do their
own determination on whether or not a supplemental should be done. I arm assuming that you
probably did that documentation that suggests that hard look analysis was done and no
supplemental EA w1hs necessary cause the project didn't change. So relative to time the courts
are still unclear as to what that time period should be but you know it's up for a case by case
analysis. So there is no specific statute of limitation but the court looked at 20 .years as being a
significant amount of time.
Ms. Griffin: Is there anyone else in the public that wants to speak to this issue? Well thank you
all for coming. Is there a motion to accept...
Mr. Helder: I do have one thing, as I recall from our seminars on 106 that the end result of the
106 process is a memorandum of agreement right? That's. it. At that point when you have the
memorandum of agreement it's a done deal. They stated in this letter that the memorandum of
f.
agreement was already executed on this.
Mr. Wiclunan: You mean (inaudible).
Mr. Helder: Yes and it said that but they are passed the stage now on the EIS.
Ms. Griffin: Jim do you want to speak on that?
Mr. Niermann: Sure that is correct cause the MOA right now, like I said only addresses Lihu`e
Mill Bridge. The other historic properties VJe are talking about today those are all part of the 106
process. Yes so it did move past. What we are doing right now is really a good faith effort to go
above and beyond cause we have more 'detailed information. We are taking an additional hard
November 1, 2012 K.H.P.R.C. Meeting utrs
Page 27
look at historic properties and the other resources and the other natural resources as well. So on
basis we do not open the MOA but we want to mitigate the impacts to historic properties that
based on the information gathered need a second look. Wc-know that for instance structures in
some cases are to demolish them completely. Either demolish or bury them but they will not be
visible on the surface any longer.
So we are starting from that point and other than that the real bag of it is on this historic data and
where they fit in with the larger context of the function and start doing data recover is right now
the recommended mitigation for that. But looking at those more closely that's the kind of
additional effort that we are doing for the project right now on one side of the coin and I know
this is not a safe thing to say of this company but I look at some of the features and I say it looks
like scrap metal from back in the day and it does tell a story and it is important to understand
where it fits into the picture balancing that with the need to move the project forward. I look at
the rock wall and think that's pretty cool you know. That's like an architectural resource. You
seen the railroad rail which is one of the features of this discovery that's neat because what was it
attached to? You see it sticking out of the ground like you are just going to trip over it.
Mr. Wichman: At this point it is SHPD's purview.
Ms. Griffin: So may I have a motion to accept his presentation.
Mr. Wichman: Yes, I would like to make a motion that we accept your presentation and take
things under advisement and I would also like to stipulate the recommendations that you
consider native plantings to the greatest extent possible.
Nis. Griffin: Is there a second?
Mr. Long: I have a comment.
Ms. Griffin: I need to get a second or the motion will die.
Ms. Sheehan: Second..
Ms. Griffin: Ok.
Mr. Long: I just hear Randy talk about the native planting I also heard the public talk about a
solid aesthetic barrier at the top of the slope and that will mitigate both visual and sound. So is
that something that we could also ask the DOT to look at?
Mr. Niermann: I can speak on the, I would keep sound out of the equation because to mitigate
sound with a barrier.
Mr. Wichman: Let's keep the wall within the view plane.
Mr. Long: Visually and historically aesthetic.
November 1, 2012 K.H.P.R.C. Meeting. _.rotes
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Ms. Griffin: So, let's see, are you wanting to amend the motion?
Mr. Wichman: Yes.
Mr. Long: Yes.
Ms. Griffin: Ok so state it again for me.
Mr. Long: In addition to Randy's recommendation that native dense landscaping
would also add to that, that a solid aesthetic barrier fence be erected at the top
reviewed and approved by the neighborhood that was more historical and
appropriate as a visual barrier.
Ms. Griffin: Is there a second?
Mr. Wichmman: Second.
be installed I
of the slope
aesthetically
Ms. Griffin: So it's been moved and seconded as an amendment to the original motion that a
solid barrier and dense vegetation that's native preferably be utilized at the top of the hill to act
as a barrier between the road and the neighborhood.
Mr. Long: And one that has been reviewed and approved by the neighborhood.
Mr. Wichman: Shan will get the language and the specifics to send.
Ms. Griffin: Ok so we will vote on the amendment and then vote on the original motion. Is there
any question about the amendement?
Ms. Aiu: Yes. I can either recuse myself because I am not understanding exactly what it is. You
said a solid, would you say that part in a sentence please.
Mr. Long: My understanding is a the present DOT is...
Ms. Aiu: Well I got that, you amendment. A solid...
Mr. Long: Solid, aesthetically faced barrier.
Ms. Aiu: So it could have a number of meanings.
Mr. Long: Yes. One might be a lava rock wall.
Mr. Wichi -nan: That interpretation is open with the residents and DOT at this point.
Ms. Aiu: Then why do we even need to vote on it then? Let it be their kuleana.
November 1, 2012 K.H.P.R.C. Meetiiig _ ..Autos
Page 29
Ms. Griffin: We are giving a recommendation on a type of mitigation and that is an amendment
to the plantings.
Mr. Helder: Call the questions.
Ms. Griffin: I want to make sure our co=issionor is comfortable.
Ms. Aiu: I think I will just recuse myself from this one.
Ms. Griffin: Ok any other questions or statement on the motion? All in favor? (Wickman,
Helder, Gray, Long, Sheehan, and Griffin) Opposed? (None) and one abstention (Aiu). So now
voting on the main motion with the amendment that there be mitigation effort with native
plantings with the amendment attached to that. Questions? All in favor? (Wickman, Helder,
Gray, Long, Sheehan, and Griffin) Opposed? (None). Thank you.
So understanding that there is already work going on to work with the public that is a suggestion
having been brought in this commission.
Ms. Aiu: Can I just ask a question of the residents.
Ms. Griffin: Certainly.
Ms. Aiu: Where you live do you want something solid and you can't see? I am just asking you
guys what you...
Mr. Meeevty: I am not talking about an eight foot tall structure. They are talking about. a four
foot chain link fence. I don't know why not a four foot tall you know I even suggested to find
enough lava you know. I don't want to go searching for lava rock or nothing like that. They can
even put a block wall and they have guys you have seen the buildings done where they make it
look like lava.
Ms. Aiu: So you would be satisfied with, is four feet enough for you guys for safety?
Mr. Mceevty: I am not going to trip over it. You don't want an eight foot wall cause we are not
addressing the sound right now right?
Ms. Griffin: Thank you all so much and again do you want to announce the public meeting.
Mr. Niermann: Yes so next Tuesday, November 6'h after you have gone to the voting booth at
2:30 and this is at the DOT Kauai district office. Stanford give them an address.
Mr. Iwamoto: 1720 Haleukana Street, Puhi Industrial Park.
Mr. Niermann: And there will be one meeting at 2:30 and an other at 6:00.
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Mr. Wichman: Subject )'Waiter?
Mr. Niermann: It's 106 Historic Properties. The second meeting was the June 28`h meeting. That
was the one we were saying design issues. So this one we are going to be talking historic
properties what we have done with the process and so forth.
Ms. Griffin: Thank you very much. Thanks to all of you.
SELECTION OF NEXT MEETING DATE AND AGENDA TOPICS
The next K.HPRC meeting was scheduled. on Thursday, December 6, 2012.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 4 :38 pan,
y Submitted,
U. Jimenez
Seeretar
Date: NO V 3 0 20
t
NEIL AURCROMDIE
OOVCRNOR OP RAWAII
STATE OF HAWAII
DEPARTMENT OF HAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES
POST OFFICE BOX 621
HONOLULU, HAWAII 96809
September 20, 2012
Ms. Jody Galinato, Planner
County of Kauai, Planning Department
4444 Rice Street, Suite A473
Lihue, Hawaii 96766
igalinatona-Kauai.dov
Dear Ms. Galinato:
WILLIAM J. AILA, JR.
C14AIVM- SON
DOARD OF LAND AND NATURAL Nd SOURCPS
COMMISSION ON WATM RESOURCE MANAORMCNr
PAUL J. CONRY
RrrCRIM FIRST DLPUTY
WILLIAM M. TAM
DBPUTY DIArCTOR - WATER
AQUATICRUOURCLS
DOATMO AND C0 AN MCRYATION
BUREAU OD CONVI;YANCB
COMM65SION ON WATER RLSOURCC MANAOEMCNT
CONSERVATION AND COASTAL LANDS
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCES LNPORCCMF.NT
CROMEr:RINO
rORESTRY AND W MDLIFC
HISTORICPRESERVATION
KANOOLAWG ISLAND RESERVECOMMISSION
LAND
STATE PARKS
LOG NO: 2012.2094
DOC NO: 1209SL19
Archaeology
SUBJECT: Chapter 6E -8 Historic Preservation keview-
Class IV Zoning Permit Z -IV- 2013 -2, Use Permit U- 2013 -2,
Special Management Area Use Permit SMA(U)- 20134, After the Fact Improyemonts
Kahili Ahupua`a, Koolau District, Island of Kauai
TMK: (4) 5 -2- 021:006
Thank you for requesting comments on the After- the -Fact improvements on TMK: (4) 5-2-021:06, which included
construction of a concrete retaining wall, drainage sump, and extension of the concrete driveways. The subject
property is Unit 5, Maria Mele Condor'hinium project and involves about 16.75 acres. It is located within the SLUC
Agricultural District, the CZO Open District and the Special Treatment/R.esource District, as well as the North Shore
Development Plan Area. The application was submitted to "rectify the outstanding, unresolved violations, and to
legitimize the improvements that were constructed, not by Applicant, but by the former owner." These activities
occurred in November and December 2007. The applicant did not engage in any of the activities that resulted in the
violations and seeks the Planning Commission to issue permits to legitimize these development activities (i.e.,
"after- the - fact" permits).
A review of our records indicate an archaeological inventory survey (AIS) was conducted in 1997 on TMI{.: (4) 5 -2-
021:006, and three historic properties were identified: SIHP 50 -30 -04 -632 (agricultural site), 633 (possible burial),
and 1993 (agricultural site). No further work was recommended for Site 632. Site 1993 was to be preserved "as is"
and Site 63� was to be preserved "in place." SHPD reviewed and approved the AIS report (Burgett et al. 2000) on
February 14, 2000 and requested preservaTion plans for sites 1993 and 633 (Log No. 24878, Doc. No. 0002RC12).
Our office received notification on June 15, 2003 of grading and potential SMA violations. The subsequent findings
indicated that Features 20 and 21 at Site 632 were "presumed destroyed by grading and clearing work."
SIIPD staff, Nancy McMahon, conducted an archaeological assessnent and prepared the following report:
Archaeological Assessment Report on Damages to Historic Sites on TMK: 4 -5 -2 -21:7 unit 4 and 5 and 4- 5 -21 -6 unit
5 (Augdst 8, 2003). Damages were assessed against the owner for these violations (Log. No. 2003.2104, Doc, No.
0309NM31).
SHPD requests an archaeological assessment be conducted to determine whether the violations that occurred in
November and December 2007 had an adverse affect to historic properties, and if so, to assess the nature and
extent of the damage and to develop mitigation measures to protect the historic properties on T19K: (4) 5-2-021:006,
unit 5, from further and/or future damage. In addition, SHPD requests this archaeological assessment be conducted
prior to the Planning Commission issuing any "after -the- fact" permits or any SMA or Class IV Use permits for
proposed future improvements, grubbing, grading, or similar activities.
0 E, C 0 6 2012
Ms. Galinato
September 20, 2012
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Please contact Susan A. Lebo at (808) 6924019 or Susan. A.Lebo(ir?,hawaii.Qov if you have any questions or
concerns regarding this letter.
AIoha,
C`
for Dr. Aiu
Puaalaokalani D. Aiu, Ph.D.
Administrator, State Historic Preservation Division
NEIL ABERCROMBIE
GOVERNOR OF HAWAII
November 9, 2012
STATE OF+HAWAII
DEPARTMENT OF LANK AND NATURAL RESOURCES
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POST OFFICE BOX 621
HONOLULU, HAWAII 96809
Hallatt Hammatt, PhD
Cultural Surveys Hawaii, Inc.
P.O, Box 1114
Kailua, Hawaii 96734
hhammatt@culturalsurvgys.com
S
Dear Dr. Hammatt:
WILLIAM J, AILA, ]R
CHADIPWON
BOARD OF LAM] AND NATUIIAL RESOURCES
LVMMISSION ON WATFR RESOURCE MANAGINENT
WILLIAM M. TAM
Oi7'UTY DIRT CIOR. WATM
AQUA17C RESOURCES
BOATING AND CCW RECREATION
BUREAU OP CONVEYANM
COMMISSION ON WATER RESOURLLMANAMWT
'CONSERVATION AND COASTAL LANDS
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCES EK ORCP4tNT
FORESTAY AND WQDLDT
I IISTORIC PRESERVATION
iW[OOLAWE ISLAND RESERVE COMMISSION
LAND
STATE PARRS
LOG NO: 20123163
DOC NO: 1211SL10
Archaeology
SUBJECT: Chapter 6E *42 Historic Preservation Review —
Archaeological Field Inspection and )Letter Report for
Class IV Zoning Permit Z-IV- 2013 -2, Use Permit U- 2013 =2,
Special Management Area Use Permit SMA(U)40134, After the Fact Improvements
Kahili Ahupua`a, Koolau District, Island of Kaua °i
Thank you for the opportunity to review the document titled Field Inspection and Letter Report for After - the -Fact
permitting process related to the Smith Parcel in Kahili Ahupua'a, Kaua'l (TMK.• (4) 5 -2 -021 :0061 (Kamai,
November 2012). SHPIj requested this field archaeological assessment be conducted to determine whether the
violations by a former owner in November and December 2007 had an adverse affect to historic properties, and if
so, to assess the nature and extent of the damage and to develop mitigation measures to protect the properties from
further and/or future damage (September 20, 2012; Log No. 2012,2094, Doc. No. 1209SL19). We also requested
this archaeological inspection occur prior to the Planning Commission issuing any "after -the- fact" permits or any
SMA or Class IV Use permits for proposed future improvements, grubbing, grading, or §imilar activities.
The subject property is Unit 5 within the Maria Mele Condominium project and consists of about 16.75 acres. The
former owner's violations included construction of a concrete retaining wall, drainage sump, and extension of the
concrete driveways. The field archaeological assessment indicates that the violations had no adverse effect on
historic properties (Sites 50.03 -04 -632, 633, and 1993). The retaining wall and drainage sump occur in areas away
from the historic properties, while the concrete driveways occur within the areas previously disturbed by an earlier
violation in 2003. In addition, the field assessment identified no slumping, erosion, or other secondary adverse
impacts to the historic properties.
Mitigation measures still need to be provided as part of the assessment requested by SHPD (September 20, 2012;
Log No, 2012.2094, Doc. No. 1209SL19). The archaeological inventory survey report which includes this subject
property (Burgett et al. 1998) was reviewed and approved by SHPD on February 14, 2000 (Log No. 24878, Doc,
No, 0002RC12). The recorp.Tendations state that Site 1993 should be preserved and that a preservation plan should
be prepared for ,review and approval by SHPD. A burial treatment plan was recommended for Site 633. The report
indicates that the owner's intent was to build a small platform to delineate and preserve the burial areal. The
mitigation measures should.indicate that these preservation plans be developed and submitted to SHPD for approval,
and what other mitigation measures are recommended, if any, to prevent these two historic properties from future
damage.
We have included an attachment that identifies the issues
acceptance of this field archaeological assessment pursuant
1.
in rapid review of the subsequent revision please include
document and their page numbers. Please contact Susan A.
you have any questions or concerns regarding this letter.
and concerns that are in
to Hawaii Administrative
a cover lettet that specil
',.ebo at (808) 692 -8019 or
need of revision prior to the
Rule §13- 284- 5(b)(2). To aid
ies the changes made to this
Susan„�A.Lebo @hawaii,g_ov if
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Administrator
cc: Brian Smith, bi,iattsin @microsoft.com; Judy Galinato, jg_alinato @kauai.gov
Attachment
Field Inspection and Letter Repo rtfo rAfter- the -Fact permitting process related to the
Smith Parcel in Kahili Ahupua`a, Kaua'1[TMK.• (4) 5- 2- 021:006] (Kamai, November 2012).
General
(1) Revise (page 1) 1" paragraph to state "The Smith parcel is identified as Unit 5, Mana Mele Condominium
Project (Mete CPR). The Mele CPR is a condominium property regime of Lot 6 (TMK: (4) 5 -2- 021:006).
The Smith property consists of about 16.75."
(2) Revise Figures 1 and 2 to (1) be 11x17 fold outs so they are read4ple, (2) clearly show in red the boundary of
the Smith's Unit 5 property, (3) include a typed label for "Project Area," and appropriate features.
(3) Revise (page 2) 1" paragraph to insert the following: "...concrete driveways (see Figur& ?,.). The locations of
these violations relative to the two documented historic properties (Sites 50 -03 -04 -632 and 633) are shown in
Figure 3." [use attached figure from AIS report to show that violations did not impact these historic
properties].
(4) Revise (page 2) discussion of drainage sump into single paragraph and indicate "The drainage sump area is
located about 2m east of the retaining wall and is defined by a rectangular border of cement hollow file blocks
(see Figure 4). This rectangular block border measures 3.25m in length. by 1.2m in width by 1.2m in depth.
The retaining wall and the drainage sump are located on a moderately steep slope on the west side of the
property at some distance frgm the historic properties (see New Figure)."
(5) Revise (page 2) 4`h paragraph to state "The concrete. 0 ..Figure 5). About 90% of this slab road consists of a
single vehiele -wide section, while about 10% is ponstructed as two parallel slab tracks. The contract slab road
starts at the northern end of the property, ..."
(6) Revise (page 2) conclusion 'to state "....were reported in 2007. In addition, these violations have not resulted
in any slumping or erosion damage."
(7) Revise (page 2) to insert a Mitigation Measures [as stipulated in SHPD letter and as stated in I" paragraph of
"background" section].
SHIRAMIZU LOO & NAKAMURA, LLLP
LAUREL LOO 4806 -0
4357 Rice Street, Suite 201
Lihue, Kauai, Hawaii 96766
Telephone: (808) 632 -2267
Facsimile: (808) 440 -0399
Attorneys for Applicants
OLEGARIO RIVERA and ANNE E. RIVERA
BEFORE THE PLANNING COMMISSION
OF THE
COUNTY OF KAUAI
In the Matter of the Application
of
OLEGARIO RIVERA and ANNE E.
RIVERA FOR a Use Permit and
Class IV Zoning Permit for a portion of
real property known as Lot 20 of Koloa
Tract located at Koloa, Kauai, Hawaii,
identified by Tax Key No. (4) 2 -8 -008 -019
and containing an area of 4,367 square
feet, more or less.
USE PERMIT NO.
CLASS IV ZONING PERMIT
NO,
APPLICATION; EXHIBIT LIST;
EXHIBITS "A" — "E"
APPLICATION
COMES NOW OLEGARIO "OLIE" RIVERA and ANNE E. RIVERA, the Applicants
in the above - captioned proceedings, by and through its undersigned attorneys, and hereby submit
the following Application:
SECTION 1. APPLICANT /SUBJECT PROPERTY /OWNER,
1.1 Applicant. The Applicants are OLEGARIO "OLIE" RIVERA and ANNE E.
RIVERA. The Applicants have authorized Shiramizu Loo & Nakamura, LLLP, to file this Application
pursuant to the Authorization attached hereto as Exhibit "A ".
1.2 Subject Property. The property which is the subject matter of this
Application ( "Subject Property ") is described as Lot 20 of Koloa Tract at Koloa, Kauai, Hawaii,
identified by Tax Key No. (4) 2- 8- 008 -019. The Subject Property is shown on the copy of the tax plat
map attached hereto as Exhibit "B ". The Subject Property contains approximately 4,367 square feet,
or .1009 acres.
13 Ownership,. Applicants are the owners of the Subject Property,
SECTION 2, LOCATION AND LAND USE DESIGNATIONS OF PROPERTY.
2.1 Location, The Subject Property is located at Koloa, Kauai, with direct access
to Weliweli Road, as shown on Exhibit "B" and B -1"
2.2 Land Use Designations. The respective State Land Use Commission
( "SLUG "), Kaua'i General Plan, County of Kauai Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance ("CZO"),
and other relevant land use designations for the Subject Property are described as follows:
District.
a. SLUC. The Subject Property is located within the SLUC Urban
b. Kaua'i General Plan. The Subject Property is located in the Kaua'i
General Plan Residential Community designation.
(C -G) District.
c. CZO. The Subject Property is located in the CZO General Commeral
d. Special Treatment Zone. The Subject Property is designated Special
Treatment Cultural- Historic (ST -C).
e. Violations. There are no existing violations of any land use laws or
regulations on the Subject Property.
f.
Subdivision S- 2007 -33.
Land Use Conditions. The Subject Property was created in
SECTION 3, DESCRIPTION OF EXISTING USES ON THE SUBJECT PROPERTY.
3.1 Existing Improvements. The Subject Property is generally vacant land. As
shown on Exhibit B -1, an aerial photo which is several years old, there are no structures on the land.
Since the aerial photograph has been taken, however, the Applicant with a building permit has paved
a portion of the property to accommodate parking for the neighboring lot. Applicant also owns fhe
neighboring lot, parcel 43 on Exhibit B, which houses Applicant's business Kauai ATV.
SECTION 4, PROPOSED PERMITTED USE OF THE SUBJECT PROPERTY,
4.1 Proposed Permitted Use. The Applicant proposes that it be permitted to build
a small storage shed on the parcel to store personal items. The proposed plans are attached as
Exhibit "C."
4.2 Access and Parking. Access to the Subject Property from Weliweli Road,
over a several -foot -wide remnant piece (lot 40 as depicted on Exhibit B, and also owned by the
Applicant.
SECTION 5, NATURAL ENVIRONMENT
a. General Description. The Subject Property is located within an area that
had been historically used as a residential neighborhood. Because of the close proximity to Koloa
Road, over the past years the area has slowly grown into a mixed -use, residential and
commercial area. The Subject Parcel is sandwiched between nearby Koloa Neighborhood
Center and nearby Sueoka Store and the shops located fronting Koloa Road,
SECTION 6, PERMITS REQUESTED AND REQUIRED.
6.1 Use Permit. The proposed use of the Subject Property will take place within
the Special Treatment District, Cultural /Historic (ST -C.) The CZO describes the ST -C at Section 8-
9.2 (a) (2) as "[c]ommunities and land or water areas which have a particular and unique value to the
general
public
because of significant
historic background, structures,
or land forms."
Pursuant to
Section
8 -9.3
of the CZO, "all uses,
structures, or development shall
require a Use
Permit . . . ."
(underline added).
Article 20.
The standards for the issuance of use permits are contained in CZO Chapter 8,
6.2 Class IV Zoning Permit. The proposed use of the Subject Property requires
the issuance of a Class IV Zoning Permit as a condition of the Use Permit approval. See, CZO
Sections 8- 7.7(4), 8 -8.7, and 8 -19.61
SECTION 7, USE PERMIT /CLASS IV ZONING PERMIT CONSIDERATIONS.
7.1 Use Permit. The Applicant is applying for a Use Permit pursuant to
CZO Chapter 8, Article 20, and CZO Sections 8 -9.2 (a) (2) and 8-9.3 The permit is forthe placement
of small storage sheds for personal items, which is depicted in Exhibit C -1. The three - dimensional
depiction of the storage sheds is attached as Exhibit C -21
7.2 Compatibility With Surrounding Uses. The Subject Property is surrounded
by vacant land, residential uses, and commercial uses. The storage sheds are small, inobtrusive,
and will not interfere with the enjoyment of nearby properties. The architectural style of the storage
sheds is in the Hawaiian Plantation style, and is meant to blend in with nearby buildings in Koloa
Town. It will be painted in earthen tones.
73 Compliance with CZO Use Permit Standards. The proposed use on the
Subject Property is in compliance with the standards for Use Permits as contained in CZO Section 8-
20.5(a) in that the Development will be:
a. a compatible use;
b, not detrimental to health of persons residing or working in
the neighborhood;
G. not detrimental to safety of persons residing or working in
the neighborhood;
d, not detrimental to peace of persons residing or working in
the neighborhood;
the neighborhood;
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not detrimental to morals of persons residing or working in
not detrimental to comfort and general welfare of persons residing or
not detrimental or injurious to property or improvements in
not detrimental to the general welfare of the community;
not a cause of substantial harmful environmental consequences to the
Subject Property, or to other lands or waters,
j. not inconsistent with the intent of the CZO (Chapter 8, KCC); and
k, not inconsistent with the General Plan.
80 Compliance with CZO Class IV Zoning Permit Standards, The Applicant has
complied with the procedural provisions for a Class IV Zoning Permit by its filing and processing of this
Application.
SECTION 8, CONCLUSION.
The Applicant respectfully requests that the Planning Commission of the County of
Kauai: grant the Applicant's request for a Use Permit and a Class IV Zoning Permit for the proposed
use.
DATED: Lihue, Kauai, Hawaii, :2 1 r ;�v tz
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B
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Michael Dahilig, Planning Director
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August 20, 2012
Re. OLEGARIO RIVERA and ANNE E. RIVERA
FOR a Use Permit and Class IV Zoning Permit for a
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LORNA A. NISHIMITSU 2291 -0
4334 Rice Street, Suite 202
Lihue, Kauai, Hawaii 96766
Telephone: (808) 2454705
Facsimile: (808) 245 -3277
Attorneys for Applicants LAUREL NICOLE
SPELLMAN SMITH and BRIAN JOHN SMITH
BEFORE THE PLANNING COMMISSION
OF THE
COUNTY OF KAUAI
In The Matter Of The Application
Of
LAUREL NICOLE SPELLMAN SMITH and
BRIAN JOHN SMITH, for a Special
Management Area Use Permit, a Use
Permit, and a Class IV Zoning Permit for
real property situated at Kahili, Kilauea,
Kauai, Hawaii, identified by Tax Key No
(4) 5 -2- 021:006 (CPR No. 5).
SPECIAL MANAGEMENT AREA USE
PERMIT SMA, USE PERMIT AND CLASS IV
ZONING PERMIT
APPLICATION; EXHIBITS "A" -- "P„
SPECIAL MANAGEMENT AREA USE PERMIT,
USE PERMIT AND CLASS IV ZONING PERMIT
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
SECTION 1, APPLICANT /SUBJECT PROPERTY /OWNERS . ..............................1
101 Applicant....*,* #$#Ott III Von ... 6*'o...
1,2 Subject Property ........................:............................. ..............................1
a. Unit 5, Mana Mele Condominium Project ........ ........................ ......1
1.3 Ownership ............................................................... ..............................1
a. Unit 5, Mana Mele Condominium Project..... . . . . . . a 9 1 b 4 , q a 0 9 w f t 0 a 6 f w R I I a 1 0 1
SECTION 2. LOCATION AND LAND USE DESIGNATIONS OF PROPERTY ,.2
2.1 Location .......:.......................................................... ..............................2
2.2 Land Use Designations ........................................... ..............................2
a. SLUC ................................:.....,.........,...,.,.......... ........................,..,..2
b. Kauai General Plan ........................................... ..............................2
c. CZO ................................................................... ..............................2
d. Development Plan Area.. 9 9 ....
e. Special Management Area ................................. ..............:...............3
f, Violations .......................................................... ..............................3
g. Unit 5, Lot 6 Use Conditions ..................... . ... .............,................4
W CZO Zoning Permit ............................... ........:.....................4
(ii) Subdivision ....................................................... ..............................4
h. Subdivision S- 79402 ....................................... ..............................4
i, SMA Permit ...................................................... ..............................4
SECTION 3. PROPOSED USE OF SUBJECT PROPERTY ...... ..............................4
3.1 Proposed Uses ......................................................... ..................:...........4
SECTION 4. DESCRIPTION OF SUBJECT PROPERTY AND
IDENTIFICATION OF SURROUNDING LANDS .............................7
4.1 Adjacent Property ................:.................................. ..............................7
42 Natural Envixoriment ............................................... ..............................7
a. General Description .......................................... ..............................7
b. Soils .................................................................. ..............................7
c. Rainfall .............................................................. ..............................8
d. Botanical Resources .......................................... ..............................8
e. Tsunami PIazaxd .............................................. ...............................
.8
4.3 Present Uses And Built Environment ..................... ..............................8
494 Potential Future Uses .............................................. ..............................9
SECTION 5. PERMITS REQUESTED AND REQUIRED ..0 .4 0 ... ....0 .........................9
5.1 SMA Use Permit ..................................................... ..............................9
5.2 Use Permit ................................................................ .............................10
5.3 Class IV Zoning Permit ............................................ .............................10
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SECTION 6. IMPACTS OF DEVELOPMENT, 60 1 a d * 0 4 W 0 a as 9 a * a 0 0 0 a m * 0 V I I I I 1 6 0 #44 0 a , a V . . . * * * 1 0
661 Botanical Resources and Wildlife ............................ .............................10
a. General Site Description........ 0 a a a R 6 & 0 a 4 a * I a 1 6 0 a 4 a * * t o I , 4 m a , 0 a 6 6 a , 0 , 1 9 1 1 1 1 0
b. Mammalian Resources ....................................... .....:.......................11
c. Avian Resources ................................................ .............................11
d. Botanical Resources.,,.. popes postal I
e. Potential Impacts to Protected Species .............. .............................11
f Conclusions Re: Botanical Resources ............... .............................12
642 Historical Resources ................................................ .............................12
63 Air Quality / Noise .........................::.......................... .............................12
6A Flooding and Drainage, a 4 1 1 6 m * 0 a 0 1 1 4 1 . . . 4 0 a 1 6 0 4 0 a v p a 0 1 a m a
6.5 Utilities ................................................................... .............................13
a. Potable Water ................................;.................... .............................13
b. Agricultural Water ............................................. .............................13
c. Electric/ Communications ................................... .............................13
6.6 Wastewater Treatment and Disposal ........................ .............................14
63 Solid Waste Disposal ............................................... .............................14
6.8 Governmental Services ...........:................ ............. .............................14
a. Fire and Police Services......................
b. Schools .........................;............................,........ .............................14
6.9 Economics ................................................................ .............................14
a. Jobs ................................................................... .............................14
b. Housing .............................................................. .............................14
C& Property Values, a 0 $ W * 0 9 0 4 * a I I I & D 1 0 0 a 0 0 q a 15
6.10 Population ................................................................ .............................15
6.11 Traffic Circulation ................................................... .............................15
6.12s Heritage Resources .................................................. .............................15
SECTION 7. SLUC CONSIDERATIONS .................................... .............................16
7.1 SLUC Agricultural District ...................................... .............................1b
7.2 Development's Compliance with SLUC Agricultural
District Standards ..................................................... .............................17
SECTION 8. GENERAL PLAN CONSIDERATIONS ................ .............................17
8.1 Kauai General Plan Land Use Designation ............. .............................17
8.2 Development's Compliance with Kauai General Plan Standards.........19
SECTION 9. CZO OPEN DISTRICT CONSIDERATIONS ........ .............................20
9.1 CZO Open District ................................................... .............................20
9.2 Development's Compliance with CZO Open District Standards ....."...22
SECTION 10. SPECIAL TREATMENT DISTRICT CONSIDERATIONS**. o1$o*m14W1123
1061 Special Treatment District ....................................... .............................23
10.2 Uses.......................................................................... .............................23
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103 Confirmation Letter .................................................. .............................23
10.4 Plans 23
10.5 Compatibility With Surrounding Uses ...:................. .............................24
10.6 Development's Compliance with Special Treatment
District Standards ..................................................... ...........:.................24
10.7 Development's Compliance with CZO Use Permit Standards. poll, "t" 00425
1048 Development's Compliance with CZO Class IV Zoning
PermitStandards ....................................:................. .............................26
SECTION 11. NORTH SHORE DEVELOPMENT PLAN CONSIDERATIONS .....26
1141 Development Plan Goals and Objectives ................. .............................26
11.2 Development's Compliance with Development Plan Standards, *27
SECTION 12. SMA CONSIDERATIONS ..................................... .............................27
1291 Recreational Resources ............................................ .............................27
12.2 Historic Resources ................................................... .............................28
123 Scenic and Open Space Resources......,......... . . . . 4 4 9 , V 0 * 0 0 0 8
12.4 Coastal Ecosystems.................................................. .............................28
12.5 Economic Uses......................................................... .......:.....................28
12.6 Coastal Hazards .................................:..................... .............................28
12.7 Managing Development/Public Participation.......,......... .....
1248 Value of Developrrient ............................................. :............................29
12.9 Compatibility With Surrounding Uses ..................... .............................29
12.:10 Development's Impacts Within SMA ...................... .............................29
12,11 Development's Compliance with SMA Standards.... a...30
SECTION 13. HRS CHAPTER 343 (ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT
STATEMENTS) CONSIDERATIONS ................... .............................31
1341 HRS Chapter 343 ..................................................... .............................31
SECTION 14, NATIVE HAWAIIAN ISSUES ............................... ................:............32
14.1 Development's Impacts on Traditional or Cultural Practices ................32
SECTION159 CONCLUSION........................................................ .............................33
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APPLICATIOI\i
COME NOW LAUREL NICOLE SPELLMAN SMITH and BRIAN JOHN SMITH
(collectively "Applicant "), Applicant in the above - captioned proceedings, by and through their
undersigned attorneys, and hereby submit the following Application:
SECTION 1. APPLICANT /SUBJECT PROPERTY /OWNERS.
1.1 Applicant. The Applicant is LAUREL NICLOLE SPELLMAN SMITH and
BRIAN JOHN SMITH, who have authorized Lorna A. Nishimitsu, of Belles Graham Proudfoot
Wilson & Chun, LLP, to file this Application pursuant to the Applicant's Authorization attached
hereto as Exhibit "A"
1.2 Subject Property. The property which is the subject matter of this
Application ( "Subject Property") is described as follows:
a. Unit 5 Mana Mele Condominium Project. The Mana Mele
Condominium Project is a condominium property regime of Lot 6, being a parcel of land located at
Kahili, Kilauea, Kauai, Hawaii, identified by Tax Key No. (4) 5 -2- 021:006. Unit 5 of the Mana
Mele CPR is the subject property, a legal description of which is contained in the Warranty
Apartment Deed dated December 14, 2011, by which Applicant acquired the Property, and is
attached hereto as Exhibit "B" Unit Ts Limited common element contains 16.76 acres, more or less.
13 Ownership.
a. Unit 5, Mana Mele Condominium Project. The Applicant is the owner
of Unit 5, as shown in the Warranty Apartment Deed attached hereto as Exhibit "B ".
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SECTION 2. LOCATION AND LAND USE DESIGNATIONS OF PROPERTY.
261 Location. The Subject Property is located at Kahili, Kilauea, Kauai, Hawaii,
and is shown on the Location Map, attached hereto as Exhibit "C ", and on the Tax Map attached
hereto as Exhibit "D
242 Land Use Designations. The respective State Land Use Commission.
( "SLUC "), Kaua'i General Plan, County of Kauai Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance ( "CZO "), and
other relevant land use designations for the Subject Property are as follows:
a. SLUC. The Subject Property is located in the SLUC
Agricultural District. The Subject Property has been located In the SLUC Agricultural District since
the inception of the SLUC Districts.
b. Kauai General Plan. The Subject Property is located in the Kauai
General Plan Open Land Use Designation, The Subject Property has been consistently located in an
Open designation or classification under prior General Plans.
C, CZO. The Subject Property is located in the CZO Open District and
Special Treatment/Resource District. The Subject Property has been located in the CZO Open
District since the adoption of the CZO. The Subject Property was placed in the Special Treatment
District as part of the North. Shore Development Plan Update (Ordinance loo. 476, adopted June 27,
1985). The maximum dwelling unit density for Unit 5 is one (1) single-family dwelling.
d. Development Plan Area. The Subject Property is located within the
North Shore Development Plan Area. The Subjwt Property has always been located within the
North Shore Development Plan Area since the original adoption of the North Shore Development
Plan (December 27, 1974)
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e. Special Management Area. The Subject Property is located within the
Special Management Area ( "SMA ") of the County of Kauai. The Subject Property has been located
within the SMA since the adoption ofthe SMA Rules (December 17,1979). The Subject Property is
not located along the Shoreline or the Shoreline Setback Area as defined in HRS Chapter 205A,
Part III.
f. Violations. There is an- existing notice of violation which was issued
by the Planning Department of the County of Kauai ( "Department "), by letter dated June 27, 2008, a
copy of which is attached hereto and incorporated herewith as Exhibit "E ". The Applicant's
predecessor in interest had been engaging in agricultural activities (farming), and access to various
parts of the property became essential to do the farming. The terrain and ground conditions make
safe access to all points of the property difficult, and at some times, impossible. Applicant's
predecessor in interest had a contractor erect a concrete masonry retaining wall and a drainage sump,
and extended some existing concrete driveways over and across compacted and graveled driveways,
to enable the planting, tending and harvesting that is critical to getting access to all farmable portions
of the property. Applicant's predecessor in interest was apparently under the mistaken impression
that because the access was essential to establishing and expanding the agricultural use, the
improvements were components that were linked to the agricultural use, and therefore permitted
without the need to secure permits.
There was a previous violation by a former owner of the property involving
grading without necessary permits and damage to archaeological features, which were resolved to the
satisfaction of the Planning Department and the State Historic Preservation Division. Some of that
prior grading activities, subsequently rectified, established the internal driveways within and
throughout the property.
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This Application is submitted to rectify the outstanding, unresolved violations, and to
legitimize the improvements that were constructed, not by Applicant, but by the former owner. It is
important to reiterate that Applicant did NOT engage in any of the work that resulted in violations.
conditions:
g. Unit 5 Lot 6 Use Conditions. Unit 5, Lot 6, is subject to the following
(i) CZO Zoning Permit. Class I Zoning Permit Z -60 -03 was
issued on August 5, 2002 for the relocation of a greenhouse. Class I Zoning Permit Z -47 -11 was
issued on August 16, 2010 for the construction of a water well.
(ii) Subdivision. Subdivision S -79 -102.
h. Subdivision S -79 -102, Lot 6 was created by Planning Commission
Subdivision No. S -79 -102, which involved the subdivision of Parcel L -18. A.s set forth in the
Tentative Approval letter, dated June 28, 1979 (attached as Exhibit "F "), the Planning Commission
granted Tentative Approval on June 27, 1979, subject to the conditions of Tentative Approval. As
set forth in the Final Approval letter, dated April 22, 1982 (attached as Exhibit "G "), the Planning
Commission granted the subdivision Final Approval on April 14, 1982.
i. SMA Permit SMA Minor Permit SMA(M)- 2010-17 was issued for
the construction of the well.
SECTION 3. PROPOSED USE OF SUBJECT PROPERTY,
3.1 Proposed Uses. The Applicant seeks leave of this Commission for the
issuance of permits to legitimize the development activities which occurred in November and
December 2007 (i.e., "after -the- fact" permits). These development activities consisted of the
construction of a concrete masonry (keystone cement tiles) retaining wall, a hollow the drainage
sump, and pouring concrete to extend existing driveway alignments. There were concrete driveways
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n existence on the Property, but the prior owners extended the concrete to be able to safely negotiate
the Property to reach planted areas and to increase planting on the Property. The development was
necessary to provide safe and stable access to those points ofthe Subject Property where the previous
owner was expanding its fruit, vegetable and herb farm under sustainable practices. A portion of the
concrete extension of the driveway system was also installed to provide safe access to the upper part
of the property where an orchard is located. The upper level of the orchard is at an elevation
approximately 100` higher than the lower level, and getting equipment to the all elevations of the
Property to maintain the agricultural operations is a critical need with the constraints existing.
Attached as Exhibit "H" is the site plan showing the work which generated the
violation notice. The concrete masonry retaining wall is identified, unfortunately, as "ROCK
WALL" on. Exhibit "H ". As can be seen, there are numerous "Rock Walls ", most of which are
historic rock walls in existence even before the former owner acquired the property. What was
actually constructed without a permit by Applicant's predecessor in interest is a concrete masonry
wall, highlighted in pink, above a section of the driveway, and a sump. The sump, highlighted in
yellow, to contain run -off at a point where erosion was creating problems for the Property, is
identified as "CMU BOX" on Exhibit "H ". Both the sump and the retaining wall were installed at
areas where erosion and run -off were likely to continue down to the Kilauea Stream. Attached
collectively as Exhibit "I" are three (3) photographs depicting the retaining wall and the sump. The
concrete driveway work, highlighted in blue, is also shown on Exhibit "H ". All other improvements
depicted on Exhibit "H" pfeexisted acquisition of the Subject Property by Applicant's predecessor In
interest, were not cited as violations in the June 27, 2008 violation letter (Exhibit "E "), and are not
the subject matter of this Application.
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The lots in the Kahili Makai Subdivision are heavily vegetated. During dry
seasons, vehicular access to all points of the Property is possible. However, during rainy periods,
soggy ground conditions and decaying leaves create a slick surface, and vehicles and equipment are
unable to get traction to travel safely throughout the Subject Property. In order to expediently plant,
maintain and harvest crops on the Applicant's farm, vehicles need to be used by the workers to move
throughout the Property, in a safe manner.
The lots in the Kahili Makai Subdivision slope from Kahili Makai Road
towards the Kilauea Stream. The degree of slope and the level of rainfall in the area can cause
precipitous conditions for vehicles. Improved 4ccess ways are necessary to allow Applicant and any
farm workers to be able to travel throughout the Property without fear of injury or property damage.
Safe access throughout the Property is necessary. Exhibit "H ", which is also a topographical map,
shows the slope conditions which have impeded safe vehicular access. Attached collectively as
Exhibit "J" are three (3) photographs which show different parts of the concrete driveway that
prompted the violation notice, one of which provides a clear view of the type of slope which has
made access throughout the Property difficult and, at times, impossible. There were existing
driveways to which these new driveways connect, and they provide logical routes to different points
of the Property.
In 2003, one of the previous owners was issued two (2) violation notices for
grading /excavation within the Special Management Area and Open Special Treatment District. The
work that prompted those violation notices involved installation of the driveway systems that were
being used by Applicant's predecessor in interest and some damage to archaeological features. Some
of the work done in 2003 was required to be removed and the land restored, while some of the work
was allowed to remain. The 2003 violations were resolved to the satisfaction of both the Planning
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Department and the State Historic Preservation Division. Some of the driveways that were graded
and/or concreted were allowed to remain in place.
Then in 2007, some of the graded but not paved driveways were improved with
concrete. It is those concrete extensions which were the subject of_the 2008 notice of violation
which are in this application sought to be addressed.
SECTION 4. DESCRIPTION OF SUBJECT PROPERTY AND IDENTIFICATION OF
SURROUNDING LANDS,
441 Adjacent Property. The Subject Property is located adjacent to, or within
300 feet of, the properties identified on the Adjacent Property Index attached as Exhibit "K ".
4.2 Natural Environment.
a. General Descri Lion. The Subject Property is roughly the northern half
of Lot 6, with its northern boundary being the bank of Kilauea Stream (aka Kahili Stream.) in an area
generally lying southwest of Kilauea Town.
b. Soils. The soils within the project area consist primarily of Mokuleia
Clay Loam, Poorly Drained Variant (MtA) and Puhi Silty Clay Loam, 25 to 40 Percent Slopes
(PnE), according to the Soil Survey of Islands of Kauai, Oahu, Maui, Molokai, and Lanai, State of
Hawaii, by the United States Department of Agriculture Soil Conservation Service, in cooperation
with the University of Hawaii Agricultural Experiment Station, issued August 1972 (" Soil Survey ").
Mokuleia Clay Loam, of the poorly drained variant, which is located along the
Kilauea Stream -side of the Subject Property, is described as follows:
"This soil occurs on Kauai. It is nearly level. The soil
is poorly drained, and in this way, it differs from other
soils of the Mokuleia series. The surface layer is dark
brown to black and is mottled.
This soil is used for sugarcane, taro, and pasture."
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The other soil type appears to be Puhi Silty Clay Loam above the swath of
Mokuleia Clay Loam, in roughly the central portion of Lot b, Kilauea Stream. This soil type is
described as follows:
"On this soil, runoff is rapid and the erosion hazard is
severe.
This soil is used for pasture, woodland, wildlife
habitat, and water supply."
c. Rainfall. The project area receives approximately 68.85 inches of
annual rainfall. The Applicant's predecessor in interest on occasion had to periodically rely on
domestic water or irrigating the crops, and it is anticipated that such irrigation may from time to time
occur in the fixture depending on weather conditions.
d. Botanical Resources. Prior to acquisition by the previous owner, , the
Subject Property had been planted with such plants as a variety of palms, strawberry guava, mango,
koa, kukui, avocado, lychee, ficus, ulu, monkey pod, tamarind, ginger, kamani, milo, hala, haupu and
kou. After it was acquired, Applicant's predecessor in interest also began planting fruit trees and
plants that had cultural, culinary or medicinal uses. The list of such plants put into the ground by
Applicant's predecessor in interest is attached hereto as Exhibit "L".
e. Tsunami Hazard. The Kauai County Tsunami Evacuation Kauai
Map 2, Kauapea Beach to Anahoia Bay, shows the tsunami evacuation boundary extending up the
banks of the Kilauea Stream to the project area.
493 Present Uses And Built Environment. Unit 5 has an existing single - family
dwelling built in approximately 1935, and subsequently renovated (the renovation was done even
before Applicant's predecessor in interest had acquired the Property). The dwelling is in long-term
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rental use. Most of the Property is being or will be used for agricultural purposes. Attached
collectively as Exhibit "M" are a series of photographs depicting the existing herbs, vegetables and
trees planted on the Property, as an example of the cultivation occurring, l
uses.
The surrounding area is primarily rural, with a mix of residential and agricultural
4.4 Potential Future Uses, In the future, the Applicant is considering renovating
the existing cottage for farm office use, and constructing a new single- family dwelling. However,
the Applicant does not have any immediate plans for the new single- family dwelling. The
agricultural uses will continue to be expanded to ensure maximum use of the Property for
agricultural. purposes, although based upon the marketability of crops, the Applicant may have to
eliminate certain plantings and replace them with crops that are more readily sold. The pertnitting of
the driveways, retaining wall and drainage sump through this process is necessary for the Applicant
to be able to continue the agricultural activities, and eventually to move forward with the agricultural
use expansion.
SECTION 5. PERMITS REQUESTED AND REQUIRED.
5.1 SMA Use Permit.
a. The construction of the driveway extensions, retaining wall and
drainage sump and the grading associated therewith occurred within the Special Management Area.
Such activity constitutes a "development" as defined by the Special Management Rules and
Regulations of the County of Kauai ( "SMA Rules "). At the time the work was actually done, the
total value of this Development in the SMA exceeded $125,000.00 (the work was approximately
1 These photographs depict papaya, banana, taro, starfruit, mango, breadfruit, peppers, yams, cassava,
coconuts and citrus plants.
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$150,000.00). Therefore, the Applicant requests that the Planning Commission issue a SMA Use
Permit (as defined in Section 7.3.C. of the SMA Rules) for such work.
b. The agricultural activities that have occurred, and will continue to
occur, is exempt from the SMA permitting .requirement pursuant to SMA Rules Section 1.41-1.(2)(h).
5,2 Use Permit.
a. The construction of the driveway extensions, retaining wall and
drainage sump, and the well, and the grading associated therewith, occurred within the CZO Special
Treatment District (Resource and Cultural). Such activity involved uses, structures or development
that require a Use Permit as required by CZO Section 8 -9.4. Therefore, the Applicant requests that
the Planning Commission issue a Use Permit pursuant to CZO Articles 9,19 and 20 for such work.
53 Class IV Zoning Permit. The Development requires the issuance of a
Class IV Zoning Permit as a condition of the Use Permit approval. See, CZO Sections 8- 7.7(4)(A),
84,7, and 8 -19.6.
SECTION 6. IMPACTS OF DEVELOPMENT.
6.1 Botanical Resources and Wildlife. The people who were employed by
Applicant's predecessor interest were present on a daily basis to engage in the farm activities, and it
was those workers who reported the presence of wild pigs and None geese. The geese prefer the
grassy areas near the Kilauea Stream, approximately 100 yards away from the driveways, and appear
neither to be bothered by nor affect the farming activities. However, the wild pigs which roam the
property have contributed to the erosion problems that Applicant and Applicant's predecessor in
interest have or had been dealing with.
a. General Site Description. The approximately 16.75 -acre limited
common element that comprises Unit 5 contains one single - family dwelling (the renovated old
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cottage), and some driveways and rock walls, along with the plantings that comprise the Applicant's
farming activities. Unit 5 slopes towards and borders Kilauea Stream.
When Applicant acquired the Subject Property, it had been planted with fruit
trees and other tropical plantings.
b. Mammalian Resources. The wild pigs that "visit" the property are
alien to the Hawaiian Islands, having been introduced initially when the islands were first inhabited.
No rodents have yet been detected by the Applicant. However, it is expected
that established rodents present on the Island of Kauai (roof rats, Norway rats, Polynesian rats, and
European house mice) are probably resourced within the general project area. All of these
introduced rodents are not beneficial to any remaining native ecosystems and the native floral and
faunal species that are dependent on them for their survival.
C, Avian Resources. AlthoughNene (the Hawaiian Goose), an endemic
endangered. species, have been observed on the property during the daylight hours, there are no
nesting colonies nor any suitable nesting habitat for the bird on the Subject Property.
d. Botanical Resources. Attached as Exhibit "M" is a list of plants that
the Applicant is growing on the Subject Property. The common names, uses /description, and
classification (i.e., whether I endangered, threatened, etc.) of some of them are listed.
e. Potential Impacts to Protected Species. The Nene have been using
resources on the site in the grassy areas after mowing. A few have been seen periodically foraging in
the areas where the grass has been cut and in areas that are not planted with the herbs and other
plants which tend to cover the ground. Thick stands of grasses tend to discourage Nene presence.
There have been no nesting sites observed on the property. The principal threat to the Nene is likely
from household pets and rodents that may be attracted to the site. Applicant's farming activities
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neither interfere with, nor appear to disturb, the Nene, especially in light of the fact that the grassy
areas that the Nene frequent are approximately 100 yards away from the driveways.
f Conclusions Re: Botanical Resources. Although one plant species is
currently listed as endangered on the federal endangered species programs (the Hina Hina Ewa), that
plant was deliberately planted and was being cultivated by the Applicant's predecessor in interest (in
short, it did not naturally occur on the Property).
6.2 Historical Resources. In 1991, an archaeological inventory was commissioned
for Lot 6 by the Applicant's predecessor in interest. Attached as Exhibit "N" is "An Archaeological
Inventory Survey of an Approximately 27.56 Acre Parcel, Kahili Ahupua'a, Koolau District, Island
of Kauai, Hawaii [TMK 5 -2- 21:6]" ( "Survey "), which describes and depicts the location of various
archaeological features. The previously laid -out concrete driveway and road system throughout Lot
6 avoided the archaeological features, and the improvements added by Applicant skirts existing rock
features.
The Applicant was provided with a copy of the "Survey" at the time it
acquired Unit 5, and they were able to confirm that the farming and construction activities in place at
the time they acquired the property were designed and implemented to have no impact on any of the
sites identified in the Archaeological Report. In the event of inadvertent historic site or burial
discovery in the fixture, the Applicant will immediately contact the Historic Preservation Division of
the Department of Land and Natural Resources.
63 Air Qualib /Noise. The activities attending the installation of the driveway
extensions, the retaining wall and the drainage sump did not significantly impact the air quality and
ambient noise levels in the area, nor is it anticipated that the ongoing farming activities will have any
such impacts. Any vehicles used or to be used by the Applicant on the property are or will be
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properly muffled, housed and maintained to reduce any noise impacts or emission impacts. The
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and State of Hawaii air quality standards will not be
exceeded.
6A Flooding and Drainage. The Subject Property is situated within Flood
Zone X (Areas outside of 500 year flood plain), as shown on the County of Kauai's flood insurance
rate map (Flood Insurance Rate Map 150002- 0080E). The improvements and the agricultural
activities are all located within Flood Zone X. The improvements meet all of the requirements of the
Flood Plain Management Ordinance of the County of Kauai, as contained in Chapter 15, Article 1, of
the Kauai County Code, 1987, and should have no impact on flooding on or around the Subject
Property. Applicant is informed and believes that all drainage resulting from the construction
activities were retained on site. No additional drainage will be allowed to significantly or negatively
impact the Kilauea Stream and the wetland areas adjacent thereto, and Applicant's farming practices
seek to reduce the amount of erosion that lead been occurring before Applicant's predecessor in
interest commenced its diversified agricultural operations.
6.5 Utilities.
a. Potable Water. Unit 5 currently obtains water service fiom the
Department of Water of the County of Kauai ( "DOW ").
b.. Agricultural Water. Agricultural /irrigation water is not available to
Unit 5. It may, at sometime in the future, be available from the previously permitted well that was
constructed but has not.been made operational.
C6 Electric /Communications. Unit 5 obtains electric service from Kauai
Island Utility Cooperative, and communication services from Hawaiian Telcom, Inc. Existing
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electric and communications facilities are presently adequate to provide the demand for Unit 5's
6.6 Wastewater Treatment and Disposal. The existing single - family dwelling is
served by a cesspool.
697 Solid Waste Disposal. Solid waste collection from the existing cottage is
provided by the County of Kauai. Solid waste generated by the farming activities is taken by the
Applicant to the Kapaa Refuse Transfer Station (nominal amounts); greenwaste is recycled at the
Kapaa Refuse Transfer Station's greenwaste receiving location.
648 Governmental Services.
a. Fire and Police Services. Fire and police services in the vicinity are
located in Princeville, approximately seven (7) miles from the Subject Property. Applicant's
activities will not significantly increase the need for existing fire and police services.
b. Schools. The closest schools are Kilauea Elementaiy School located
in Kilauea, and Kapaa Intermediate School and Kapaa High School, which are located in Kapaa. The
Applicant's activities will not generate any significant additional enrollment.
6.9 Economics.
a. Jobs. The Applicant's agricultural activities do not currently employ
anyone, although the Applicant periodically uses "contract" labor on an as- needed basis.
b. Ho using. The Applicant's activities will not result in the need for
additional worker housing. All employees are and will be Kauai residents who are already living on
Kauai.
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c. Property Values. Although the fair market value of real property is
based on the value of the land and physical improvements, the extensions of the driveways, and the
retaining wall, drainage sump and well, do not increase the value of Unit 5.
6.10 Population. The extension of the driveways, the construction of the retaining
wall and the drainage sump, and of the well, and the expansion of agricultural activities, will not
result in an increase in population.
6.11 Traffic Circulation. The major roads which service Unit 5 are Kahill Makai.
Road and Kuhio Highway. The extension of the driveways and related construction, and the
expansion of agricultural activities, will not significantly increase traffic on these roads.
6.12 Heritage Resources. The Subject Property is located within the "Important
Land Form" Heritage Resources Designation (Kaua'i General Plan, November 2000). Mountains,
stream valleys and gulches, bluffs and other coastal features were identified on the Heritage Resource
Maps as "Important Land Form" areas. The stated policy for identifying an area as an "Important Land
Form" is to "protect steep slopes and streams from erosion and to protect landforms from development
that might affect scenic views"
The extension of the driveways and related construction were intended to reduce
the risk of erosion of the slopes on Unit 5, and the expansion of agricultural activities is being designed
to further reduce erosion risks (by the use of terracing at strategic locations to keep run -off on site to the
extent practicable, and away from the Kilauea Stream). The public view of Unit 5 is from parts of
Kahili Quarry Road, the Kilauea Stream rivermouth area, some lots within the S eacliff Plantation, and
the Kilauea Stream itself (collectively, the "Vantage Points "). In point of fact, the extensive growth on
the property are what screen the improvements on the property from the public viewpoints.
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SECTION 7, SLUC CONSIDERATIONS.
7.1 SLUC Agricultural District. The area of the Subject Property in which the
Development will occur is located within the SLUC Agricultural District. Permitted uses in the
SLUC Agricultural District are set forth in HRS Section 2054.5 (a), which provides, in relevant part, as
follows:
" §205 -4.5 Permissible uses within the agricultural
districts.
(a) Within the agricultural district all lands with soil
classified by the land study bureau's detailed land
classification as overall (master) productivity rating class A or
B shall be restricted to the following permitted uses:
(1) Cultivation of crops, including but not limited
to, flowers, vegetables, foliage, fruits, forage, and timber;
(2) Game and fish propagation;
(3) Raising of livestock, including but not limited
to, poultry, bees, fish, or ether animal or aquatic life that are
propagated for economic or personal use;
(7) Public, private, and quasi- public utility lines
and roadways, transformer stations, communications
equipment buildings, solid waste transfer stations, major
water storage tanks, and appurtenant small buildings such as
booster pumping stations, but not including offices or yards
for equipment, material, vehicle storage, repair or
maintenance, or treatment plants, or corporation yards, or
other like structures;
(10) Buildings and uses, including but not limited
to, mills, storage, and processing facilities, maintenance
facilities, and vehicle and equipment storage areas that are
normally considered directly accessory to the abovementioned
uses and are permitted under Section 205 -2(d);
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7.2 Development's Compliance with SLUC Agricultural District Standards. The
proposed uses include the after- the -fact approval of driveways, a retaining wall and sump, and a well, to
assist the owner in continuing agricultural uses of the property. These uses are recognized as
permissible uses under HRS Section 20545(a).
SECTION 8, GENERAL PLAN CONSIDERATIONS.
8.1 Kauai General Plan Land Use Desi ig xation. The area of the Subject Property
in which the Development will occur is located in the Kauai General Plan Open Land Use Designation,
as set forth in Section 5,3 of the Kaua'i General Plan, which provides in relevant part as follows:
"53.1 Policy
(a) The intent of the Open designation is to preserve,
maintain or improve the natural characteristics of
non -urban land and water areas that:
(1) are of significant value to the
or recreation resources;
(2) perform essential physical
functions important to t]
surrounding lands, waters,
resources;
public as scenic
and ecologic
-ie welfare of
and biological
(3) have the potential to create or exacerbate soil
erosion or flooding on adjacent lands;
(4) are potentially susceptible to natural hazards
such as flood, hurricane, tsunami, coastal
erosion, landslide or subsidence; or
(5) form a cultural, historic or archaeological
resource of significant public value.
(b) Lands designated Open shall include: important
landforms such as mountains, coastal bluffs, cinder
cones, and stream valleys; native plant and wildlife
habitat; areas of predominantly steep slopes (20 percent
or greater); beaches and coastal areas susceptible to
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coastal erosion or hurricane, tsunami, or storm -wave
inundation; wetlands and flood plains; important scenic
resources; and known natural, historic and
archaeological resources. Open shall also include
parks, golf courses, and other areas committed to
outdoor recreation.
(c) Lands designated Open shall remain predominantly free
of development involving buildings, paving and other
construction. With the exception of kuleanas and other
small lots of record, any construction that is permitted
shall be clearly incidental to the use and open character
of the surrounding lands.
5.3.2 Rationale for Policy
The policy differs only slightly from the previous General Plan
policy on the Open designation. Key elements have been
retained verbatim, including: the main statement of intent, to
"preserve, maintain or improve the natural characteristics of
non -urban laird and water areas ..." Also from the previous
General Plan: Open lands "shall remain predominantly free of
development "; and any construction allowed "shall be clearly
incidental to the prevalent nature of the surrounding area." The
same statements are also found in the purpose section of the
Open zoning regulations.
While the policy remains essentially the same, some material
has been added regarding the types of resources to be preserved
and the types of lands to be included in the designation. The
mapping of the Open designation on the General Plan Land Use
Map has been revised, in order to more closely reflect the
policy. The mapping is discussed in more detail below.
This discussion of the policy rationale also addresses the
implementation of the policy through the Open zoning
regulations — particularly the use of Open -zoned lands to
increase the number of lots in agricultural subdivisions.
5.3.2.1 Land Use Map
The delineation of Open lands on the General Plan Land Use
Map has been revised from the previous General Plan in order
to more closely conform to the policy. The policy is very
specific and directive: To "preserve" Open lands and to keep
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them "predominantly free of development." Since the policy is
the most restrictive of all the GP land use designations, Open
lands should be mapped to include specifically identifiable
features that meet the criteria of the particular types of lands
enumerated in the text. Undeveloped lands that do not have the
characteristics described have been placed in the Agriculture,
designation. The few areas previously designated Open that
are already predominantly developed have been re- designated
to one of the urban classifications. Following is a summary of
the basic principles that guided the mapping of the Open land
use designation.
Stream Valleys and Drainage ways in Urban Areas. In
urban areas, the Open designation has been mapped to include
stream valleys, drainage ways and golf courses that are
important for detaining stormwater, receiving wastewater
effluent, and providing open space relief. Some, like
Nawiliwili Valley and Hanama'ulu Valley, are also important
landforms. In intensively developed areas such as L-ihu'e and
Princeville, Open lands have been mapped in specific detail
that reflects the underlying or planned Opeh zoning.
rr
A
82 Development's Compliance with Kaua'i General Plan Standards. The proposed
uses include the expansion of agricultural activities and involved the construction of a driveway system,
retaining wall and drainage sump that are accessory to the agricultural activities. Except for the
existing cottage, most of Unit 5 is free of land coverage. There will be no significant impact on the
surrounding environment, as the agriculturally- related uses are compatible with other uses in the area,
as well as with the surrounding environment. As such, the Applicant's requests comply with the Kauai
General Plan policy in that they will help to preserve, maintain and improve the natural characteristics
of the area; will allow the area to remain predominantly fi'ee of development; and will be incidental to
the use and open character of the surrounding lands.
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SECTION 9. CZO OPEN DISTRICT CONSIDERATIONS,
9.1 CZO Open District. The area of the Subject Property in which the
Development has taken place is located within the CZO Open District. Uses in the CZO Open District
are set fortli in CZO Article 8, which provides in relevant part as follows:
" A,RTICLE 8. OPEN DISTRICTS (0)
Sec. 8-8.1 Purpose.
(a) To preserve, maintain or improve the essential
characteristics of land and water areas that are:
(1) of significant value to the public a5
scenic or recreational sources;
(2) important to the overall structure and
organization of urban areas and which provide accessible and
usable open areas for recreational and aesthetic purposes;
(3) necessary to insulate or buffer the public
and places of residence from undesirable environmental factors
caused by, or related to, particular uses such as noise, dust, and
visually offensive elements.
(b) To preserve, maintain or improve the essential
functions of physical and ecological systems, forms or forces
which significantly affect the general health, safety and welfare.
(c) To define and regulate use and development
within areas which may be potentially hazardous,
(d) To include areas indicated on the County
General Plan as open or as parks.
(e) To include areas clearly indicated on the County
General Plan or on Zoning maps as "Special Treatment -- Open
Space" if an applicant represents to government authorities that
any properties or areas within a development proposal or
subdivision application will remain in either permanent open
space or private park areas, or if the Council in the exercise of
its zoning power requires as a condition ofrezoning that an area
be designated for permanent open space or private park. This
does not preclude the Council from exercising its zoning
authority as provided in See. 46 -4, Hawai'i Revised Statutes.
Within areas so designated, no uses, structures, or development
inconsistent with such designation shall be generally permitted
or permitted by use permit without express provision to the
contrary. The Council is hereby authorized to make such
factual determinations as necessary incident to this section.
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(� To provide for other areas which because of
more detailed analysis, or because of changing settlement
characteristics, are determined to be of significant value to the
public. (Ord. No. 164, August 17, 1972; Sec. 8 -8.1, R.C.O.
1976; Ord. No. 813, January 16, 2004)
Sec. 8• -8.2 Generally Permitted Uses And Structures.
(1) Accessory uses and structures
(2) Day -use areas
(3) Diversified agriculture
(4) Livestock and grazing, except as
provided in Sec. 843
(5) Outdoor recreation
(6) Parks and monuments
(7) Private recreation areas
(8) Resource management
(9) Single family detached dwellings
(10) Undeveloped campgrounds
(Ord. No. 164, August 17, 1972; Sec,
8-8.2, R.C.O. 1976; Ord, No. 813,
January 16, 2004)
See. 8-8.3 Uses
Permit Is Required.
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
(10)
(11)
(12)
(13)
(14)
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And Structures For Which A Use
Communications facilities
Day care centers
Developed campgrounds
Home businesses
Intensive agriculture
Livestock and grazing within the Urban
District as established by the State Land
Use Commission
Organized recreation camps
Outdoor recreation concessions
Police and fire facilities
Quarries
Recreation vehicle parks
Religious facilities
Utility installations
Any other use or structure which the
Planning Director finds to be similar in
nature to those listed in this Section and
appropriate to the District.
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(Ord. No. 164, August 17, 1972; Sec,
8 -83, R.C.O. 1976; Ord, No. 813,
January 16, 2004)
Sec. 8-8.5 Development Standards For Construction
And Use Within An Open. District.
(a) Land Coverage:
(1) The amount of laid coverage created,
including buildings and pavement, shall not exceed ten
per cent (10 %) of the lot or parcel area.
(b) Residential Densities. Except as otherwise
provided in this Article, ... no more than one (1) single - family
detached dwelling unit per five (5) acres of land shall be
permitted when the parcel is located within an area designated
as "Agriculture" by the State, Land Use Commission, ..."
9.2 Development's Co=liance with CZO Open District Standards. This
il Application covers the unpermitted extension of existing concrete driveways, and the construction of a
retaining wall and drainage sump and a well. That construction was done by the Applicant's
predecessor in interest to support its ongoing agricultural activities, and to ensure that the expansion of
agricultural activities could be done safely and to minimize the erosion that has been occurring on the
site. As such, what has transpired, and what will transpire, complies with the Generally Permitted Uses
and Structures allowed in the CZO Open District pursuant to CZO Section &8.2. The agricultural uses
are compatible with other uses in the area, as well as with the surrounding environment. As such, the
activities described herein comply with CZO Section 8 -8.1 in that they will help to preserve, maintain
and improve the natural characteristics of the area; will allow the area to remain predominantly free of
development; and will be incidental to the use and open character of the surrounding lands.
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SECTION 10, SPECIAL TREATMENT DISTRICT CONSIDERATIONS.
1011 Special Treatment District. The Subject Property is located within the Special
Treatment District (Scenic/Ecologic Resources), as described in CZO Sections 8- 9.2(a)(3). As such,
the Subject Property is subject to the provisions contained in CZO Sections 8 -9.3, &9.4(a) and (b),
and 8 -9.5.
10.2 Uses. Pursuant to CZO Sections 8 - &9.3 and 8 -9.4, the Applicant has applied
for a Use Permit for the proposed Development as set forth in Paragraph 6, above. Consistent with
CZO Section 8- 9.4(a), the proposed uses and structures are Generally Permitted Uses And Structures
within the Open District as contained in CZO Section 8-8.2(1) (Accessory Uses And Structures), (3)
(Diversified Agriculture), or Uses And Structures For Which A Use Permit Is Required as contained
in CZO Section 8- 8.3(5) (Intensive Agriculture).
10.3 Confirmation Letter. Pursuant to CZO Section &9.5(b), by letter prepared
by the Applicant's predecessor in interest and signed and agreed to by the Planning Director of the
County of Kauai ( "Planning Director ") attached as Exhibit "0 ", the Applicant's predecessor in
interest was informed of the particular reasons for the establishment of the Special Treatment District
in which the Subject Property is located.
10.4 Plans. Pursuant to CZO Section 8 -9.5, certain plans and three dimensional
drawings (collectively the "Plans ") are required to be submitted to enable this Commission to
visualize the improvements. Since, however, these improvements are essentially at ground level,
photographs depicting the same have been attached, along with a plot plan showing the said
improvements, in lieu of having scaled drawings presented. The Plans indicate:
a. The relation of the extensions to the concrete driveways, the retaining
wall and the drainage sump to other uses and structures within the Special Treatment District.
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b. The ways in which the extensions to the concrete driveways, the
retaining wall and the drainage sump are consistent yvith the reasons for the establishment of the
Special Treatment District.
C, The location upon the Subject Property of all existing and proposed:
{i) topography,
(ii) buildings;
(iii) driveways; and
(iv) plant materials.
d. The exhibits that have been submitted herewith show the location of
all existing topography, buildings, walks, driveways, utilities and plant materials within the
boundaries of the Subj ect Property Also attached hereto, as Exhibit "P ", is a copy of a portion of an
aerial photograph showing the cul -de -sac of Kahili Makai Street (a public roadway), and the Subject
Property, immediately to the left of the cul -de -sac, along with adjacent lands.
10.5 Compatibili1y With Surrounding Uses, The Subject Property is surrounded
by propertle§ located within the SLUC Agricultural District, the CZO Open District, and the Special
Treatment District (Scenic/Ecologic Resources). Uses on the surrounding lands include farm
dwelling uses and agricultural uses. The Subject Property is similar in topography, character and
nature with adjacent and surrounding properties, and the activities described herein are consistent
with such surrounding uses. Exhibit "P" (the aerial photograph of the area) shows the largely
agrarian neighborhood along the banks of the Kilauea Stream.
10.6 Development's Compliance with Special Treatment District Standards. The
activities described herein will have no negative impact on the Special Treatment District, will be
compatible with existing uses in areas on or around the Subject Property, will not impact scenic or
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open space resources within the Special Treatment District, will not increase runoff or otherwise
endanger the coastal ecosystem, will have no detrimental impact on recreational, historic, economic
or resources, and will'not have detrimental impacts on beach or marine resources. Approval of the
extension of the existing driveways and the installation of the retaining wall, drainage sump and well
will not result in the foreclosure of future management options for development in the area. The
design and siting of the systems to help the agricultural expansion and erosion reduction will ensure
that the activities occurring on the Subject Property tecognize, preserve, maintain and contribute to
the characteristics of the surrounding lands (which lands are recognized to be of particular
significance or value to the general public). In particular, what has been done is entirely compatible
with, and will also protect the unique natural forms of, biologic systems contained within, and
aesthetic characters §tic of, the Special Treatment Area,
10.7 Development's Compliance with CZO Use Permit Standards. The activities
on the Subject Property are in compliance with the standards for Use Permits as contained in CZO
Section 8- 20.5(a) in that the Development will be:
a. a compatible use;
b: not detrimental to health of persons residing or working in
the neighborhood;
c, not detrimental to safety of persons residing or working in
the :neighborhood;
d, not detrsmental to peace of persons residing or working in
the neighborhood;
e, not detrimental to morals of persons residing or working in
the neighborhood;
f, not detrimental to comfort and general welfare of persons
residing or working in the neighborhood;
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g. not detrimental or injurious to property or improvements in
the neighborhood;
ho not detrimental to the general welfare of the community,
L not a cause of substantial hannful environmental consequences
to the Subject Property, or to other lands or waters;
j. not inconsistent with the intent of Chapter 8, KCQ and
lc, not inconsistent with the General Plan.
10.8 Development's Compliance with CZO Class IV Zoning Permit Standards. The
Applicant has complied with the procedural provisions for a Class IV Zoning Permit by its filing and
processing of this Application.
SECTION I L NORTH SHORE DEVELOPMENT PLAN CONSIDERATIONS.
11.1 Development Plan. Goals and Objectives. The goals and objectives of the
North Shore Update, as adopted by the North Shore Development Plan Ordinance, include the
following.
Goal A: To preserve the unique natural beauty of the North
Shore Planning Area.
Goal Be To preserve the special rural charm of the North Shore
Planning Area.
Goal C: To provide for the safety and welfare of the people of
their property of the North Shore Planning Area,
Goal D: To provide for economic development of the North
Shore Planning Area.
Goal E: To preserve the wildlife and flora and the North Shore,
recognizing man's dependence upon this preservation for his own health and welfare.
Goal F: To insure the preservation of historic - archaeological
sites in the North Shore Planning Area.
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Goal G: To create a development for evolutionary growth that
depends upon a planning process whereby conflicts can be resolved through the
establishment of priorities and community participation.
Goal H: To provide for recreational opportunities that are
compatible with unique qualities and natural features of the North Shore.
11.2 Development's Compliance with Development Plan Standards. The
proposed use of the Subject Property will not conflict with any of the Goals contained in the North
Shore DPO. The design, layout and outside appearance of the agricultural uses and installations in
support of the agricultural uses is and will be compatible with the natural beauty of the area. As
such, the proposed use will not conflict with Goals A or B. The proposed use will provide economic
opportunity for Kauai residents, and as such, will promote Goal D. The proposed use will have no
negative impact on the public safety or welfare, on any endangered species of plants or animals, on
archaeological or historic sites, or on recreational opportunities on or around the Subject Property.
As. such, it will not conflict with Goals C, E, F or H. The process of filing this Application is
consistent with the purposes of Goal G.
SECTION 129 SMA CONSIDERATIONS,
12.1 Recreational Resources. The only recreational resource adjacent to the
Subject Property is the Kilauea Stream. The Kilauea Stream is used for fishing, swimming,
kayaking, and other recreational activities. The customary and convenient access for these activities
within the stream runs from Kahili Quarry Road (and not from the Kahili Makai Subdivision) to the
West bank of the Kilauea Stream (near the Kilauea Stream rivermouth) and then in a mauka
direction for approximately 2,500 feet along the West bank of the Kilauea. Stream. Applicant's
farming activities will neither enhance nor detract from the ability of the public to enjoy the
recreational uses of Kilauea Stream.
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12.2 Historic Resources. The activities, which have integrated the known and
identified historic, cultural or archaeological resources located on the Subject Property, will not
negatively impact those resources, as they have been designed to skirt those walls which meander
over Unit 5 and adjoining properties. However, as stated above, the Applicant will protect and
preserve any historic resources that may in the future be found as the agricultural uses continue.
12.3 Scenic and Omen Space Resources. Applicant's activities, consisting of
diversified agricultural operations, will have no negative impact on the scenic and open space
resources on and around the Subject Property, is compatible with and blend into the surrounding
area, and will not interfere with any views to or along the shoreline.
12.4 Coastal Ecosystems, The Subject Property is located in Kilauea Valley and
near the Kilauea Stream. While engaging in its agricultural operations, which do not require tilling
or grubbing, Best Management Practices will be implemented to insure that the Applicant's farming
will have no significant impact on this ecosystem; will not cause any erosion or increased runoff
into Kilauea Valley or the Kilauea Stream; and will not endanger the coastal ecosystem Or have any
negative impacts on it.
12.5 Economic Uses. As discussed above, the Applicant's agricultural operations
will create long -term economic benefits associated with the farming activities and, it is hoped, there
will be a .ready market for the harvests of the property, and will not have any negative impacts on the
economy.
12.6 Coastal Hazards. As shown on the County of Kauai's flood insurance rate
map (Flood Insurance Rate Map 150002- 0080E), the Subject Property is located in Flood Zone X.
The work previously done, and the agricultural activities, will have no contributory impact on
flooding on or around the Subject Property.
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12.7 Managing Development/Public Participation. Applicant's farming activities
on the Subject Property are complimentary to, and consistent with, present and future State Land Use
Agricultural and County Open Zone development in this area of Kauai.
12.8 Value of Development. The Development involved construction which, when
done by the Applicant's predecessor in interest, exceeded the then limit of $125,000.00 (the valuation
of the work was approximately $150,000.00).
12.9 Compatibility With Surrounding Uses, The Subject Property is surrounded
by properties located within the State Land Use Commission's Agricultural District, the CZO Open
District, and the Special Treatment District. (Scenic /Ecologic Resources). Uses on the surrounding
lands include residential uses (farm dwelling uses), and agricultural uses. The Subject Property is
similar in topography, character and nature with adjacent and surrounding properties, and the
Applicant's activities are consistent with such surrounding uses.
12.10 Development's Impacts Within SMA. The Applicant's agricultural activities
will have no negative impact on the SMA and are compatible with existing uses in areas on or
around the Subject Property. These agricultural activities, and the improvements which are
accessory to these activities, will not negatively impact scenic or open space resources within the
SMA, nor will they increase runoff or otherwise endanger the coastal ecosystem. Additionally, the
agricultural operations will have no detrimental impact on recreational, historic, or economic
resources, nor detrimental impacts on beach or marine resources. Approval of the permits sought
herein will not result in the foreclosure of future management options for development in the area.
The design and siting of the driveways, retaining wall, drainage sump and well, and the planting of
vegetation and trees which already occurred and which will continue recognize, preserve, maintain
and contribute to the characteristics of the surrounding lands (which lands are recognized to be of
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particular significance or value to the general public). In particular, the Applicant's activities have
and will continue to protect the unique natural forms and aesthetic characteristics of the biologie
systems contained within the SMA.
12.11 Development's Compliance with SMA Standards. The activities on the
portions of the Subject Property within the SMA fulfill the provisions of the SMA Rules in that;
a. They will have no affect on public access to publicly owned or used
beaches and recreational areas;
b. They will not detrimentally affect any wildlife or endangered plant or
animal species which may be located at this site;
c. Provisions for solid and liquid waste treatment, disposition and
management will be developed in order to minimize adverse effects on the Special Management
Area;
d. Alteration to existing land forms or vegetation and the construction of
structures will cause minimum adverse effects to water resources and scenic and recreational
amenities, and will minimize danger of floods, wind damage, storm surge, landslides, erosion,
siltation, or failure in the event of earthquake;
e. They will not require dredging, filling, or altering any bay, estuary, salt
marsh, river mouth, slough or lagoon;
public recreation;
f. They will not reduce the size of any beach or other area useable for
g. They will not reduce or impose restrictions upon public access to tidal
and submerged lands, beaches, portions or rivers or streams within the Special. Management Area
and the mean high tide line where there is no beach;
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h. They will not substantially interfere with or detract from the line of
sight toward the sea from the State highway nearest the coast;
i. They will not adversely affect water quality, existing areas of open
water free of visible structures, existing and potential fisheries and fishing grounds, wildlife habitats,
or potential or existing agriculture uses of land;
j. They will not have any substantial environmental or ecological effect,
except as such adverse effect is minimized to the extent practicable and clearly outweighed by public
health, safety, or compelling public interests;
lc. They are consistent with the objectives, policies, and guidelines set
forth in HR.S Chapter 205A and Sections 3.0 and 4.0 of the SMA Rules; and
1. They are consistent with permitted uses in the State Land Use
Agricultural District, the Kaua'i General Plan, the North Shore Development Plan, and the CZO:
SECTION 13, HRS CHAPTER 343 (ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STATEMENTS)
CONSIDERATIONS.
13.1 HRS Chapter 343. Applicant's activities are not subject to the provisions of
Hawaii Revised Statutes Chapter 343. HRS Chapter 343 requires the preparation of an
Environmental Assessment and/or an Environmental Impact Statement for certain activities as
specified in HRS Section 343 -5. The extension of the driveway system, the installation of the
retaining wall and the drainage sump, and the expansion of the agricultural operations, do not fall
within such specified activities, in that they do not:
a.
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b. Propose any use within any land classified as conservation district by
the State Land Use Commission under HRS Chapter 205;
205A-41;
c. Propose any use within the shoreline area as defined in HRS Section
d. Propose any use within any historic site as designated in the National
Register or Hawaii Register as provided for in the Historic Preservation Act of 1966, Public Law
89-665, or HRS Chapter 6E;
e. Propose any use within the Waikiki area of Oahu, the boundaries of
which are delineated in the land use ordinance as amended, establishing the "Waikiki Special
District ";
f. Propose any amendments to existing county general plans where such
amendment would result in designations other than agriculture, conservation, or preservation;
g. Propose any reclassification of any land classified as conservation
district by the State land Use Commission under HRS Chapter 205; or
h. Propose the construction of new, or the expansion or modification of
existing, helicopter facilities within the state.
SECTION 14, NATIVE HAWAIIAN ISSUES.
14.1 Development's Impacts on Traditional or Cultural Practices. The Applicant's
activities will have no impact on any known traditional or customary practices of native Hawaiians.
There are no known traditional or customary practices of native Hawaiians that are presently
occurring within the Subject Property. There are no special gathering practices taking place on or
upon the Subject Property. Applicant's farming operations will not detrimentally affect: access to
any streams; access to the shoreline or other adjacent shoreline areas; or gathering along any strealns,
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the shoreline or in the ocean. There are no known religious practices taking place on or upon the
Subject Property. Applicant's agricultural activities will have no negative impact on any cultural or
historic sites or resources located within the Subject Property.
SECTION 15, CONCLUSION.
The Applicant respectfully requests that the Planning Commission of the County of
Kauai grant the Applicants an SMA Use Permit, a Use Permit, and a Class IV Zoning Permit for the
Development.
DATED: Lihue, Kauai, Hawaii, -5' :20I;�
BELLES GRAHAM PROUDFOOT
WILSON & CHUM, LLP
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LORNA A. NISHIMITSU
Attorney for Applicant
LAUREL NICOLE SPELLMAN SMITH and
BRIAN JOHN SMITH
AUTHORIZATION
LAUREL NICOLE SPELLMAN SMITH and BRIAN JOHN SMITH, wife and
husband (collectively "Applicant) ", hereby declare that they are the owners of tho property
described herein and hereby authorizes Belles Graham Proudfoot Wilson & Chun, LLP to act on
its behalf and to file and process on its behalf oily and all applications necessary to obtain any
governmental permits relating to the real property located at Fahili, Kilauea, Hanalei, Island and
County of Kauai, State of Hawaii, identified by Tax Key No.. (4) 5- 2- 21- 006:CPR No. 5. Stich
authorization shall include but not be limited to, the following:
1. Building permits, grading permits, use permits, Project Development Use Permits,
variance permits, zoning permits, Special Management Area pernnits, and any other permits or
governmental authorizations issued by any department, agency board or commission of the
County of Kauai, the State of Hawaii or the United States,
2. Permits issued by the Department of Health of the State of Hawaii, including but
not limited to permits for Individual Wastewater Systems.
3. Permits for uses On State highways and streets issued by the Highways Division
of the Department of Transportation of the State of Hawaii,
46 Water and well pen-nits issued by the Commission on Water Resource
Management, Department of Land and natural Resources, State of Hawaii, including petition to
arnend interim instream flow standards, stream channet alteration pernnit, stream diversion works
permit, stream diversion worms abandonment, stream diversion works alteration, well
construction permit and pump installation permit.
Dated: Seattle, Washington, 4S 'o 10 " 0&D ; 'P� , 20121
NICOLE SPECLMA.N SMITH
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STATE OF HAWAII
BUREAU OF: CONVEYANCES
RECORDED
December 9 e, 2o9 18:01 AM
Doc No(s) A- 43670381
IV NICKI�ANN THOMPSON
REGISTRAR
Conveyance Tax: $50ou.o0
Return by mail() pick up()�Q�jCt('�
Tax Map Key No.; 415 =2 -021 -006, CPR 0005
W.AR1L kNTY APARTMENT DEED
(Subject to "'As 10 Condition)
THIS WARRANTY APARTMENT DEED (Subject to "As Is" Condition) is dated
ID QU40avg, DA MENU, INC., a Hawaii corporation, of
)C'Sl., � tl, hereinafter called the "Grantor ", in consideration of the sum of Ten Dollars
($10.00) and other good and valuable consideration to the Grantor paid by LAUREL NICOLE
SPELLMAN SMI'T'H and 13&t1'AN JOHN SMITH, wife and husband, whose address is 2201 3Ta
A.venite, Apt. 2203, Seattle, WA 98121, hereinafter called the "Grantee ", the receipt of which is
acknowledged. grants and conveys unto the Grantee, as tenants by the entirety, their assigns, and the
survivor of the Grantee and her or his heirs, devisees, personal representatives, and assigns, the
property described in the attached Exhibit "A ", hereinafter called the "property".
AND the reversions, remainders, rents, issues and profits and all of the estate, right, title and
interest of the Grantor, both at law and ut equity, in and to the property.
TO HAVE AND TO HOLD the property, including the improvements thereon, and all rights,
easements, privileges and appurtenances belonging or appertauiing to or held and enjoyed with the
property, unto the Grantee according to the tenancy set forth herein, forever.
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Grantee acknowledges that tho. property described in said Exhibit "A" is being conveyed "AS IS"
with the knowledge of the conditions disclosed by Grantor and/or discovered during inspection(s) of
said property. Grantee understands and agrees that all land and improvements (including but not limited
to the roof, wails, foundations, soils, plumbing, electrical and mechanical systems, etc.), real property,
and personal property (if any) are being conveyed in their exlsting "AS IS" CONDITION WITHOUT
WARRANTY OR REPRESENTATIONS, EXPRESSED OR RVIPLIED. Grantee hereby accepts said
property in its "AS IS" condition.
The Grantor covenants with the Grantee that the Grantor is lawfully seised in fee simple of the
property and has good right to sell and convey the property; that the property is free and clear of all
encumbrances except as set forth herein and except for the lien of real property taxes not yet required by
law to be paid; and that the Grantor will warrant and defend the property unto the Grantee against the
lawful claims and demands of all persons, except as aforesaid.
The 43rantee does hereby covenant and agree, for the benefit of the owners from time to time of
all other apartments in the condominium property r?gime described in Exhibit "A ", to observe and
perform at all times all terms, covenants, conditions and restrictions set forth in the Declaration and
Bylaws referred to in Exhibit "A ", as the sam4 may from time to time be amended, on the Grantee's part
to be observed and performed, and when required to do so to indemnify and hold and save harmless the
Grantor from any failure so to observe and perform any of such terms, covenants, conditions and
restrictions.
This instrument and the covenants of the Grantor shall be binding upon the Grantor and inure to
the benefit of the Grantee, The terms "Grantor" and "Grantee" as and when used herein, or any
pronouns used in place thereof, shall mean and 'include the singular or plural number, individuals,
partnerships, trustees and corporations, and each of their respective heirs, personal representatives,
successors in interest and assigns, All covenants and obligations undertaken by two or more persons
shall be deemed to be joint and several.
THE PARTIES agree that this instrument may be executed in counterparts, each of which shall
be deemed an original, and said counterparts shall together constitute one and the same axeement,
binding all parties. For all purposes, including, without limitation, recordation, filing and delivery of
this instrument, duplicate unexecuted and acknowledged pages of the counterparts may be discarded and
the remaining pages assembled as one document.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Grantor and Grantee have executed this instrument.
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that the are t�e k7eNr and 40&5/x; ; respectively, of DAYENUY USTC., a Hawaii
corporation, and that the instrument was signed on behalf of the corporation by authority of its Board of
Directors, and /et _ acknowledged the instrument to
be the free Oct and deed of the, corporation. By my signature below, X further certify that the gbove�
named executed this page document entitled Warranty Apartment Deed (subject to "As Xs"
condition) dateCl's� ,��b (, Po it in the )~ifth. Circuit of the State of and that this
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SPELLMAN SMITH, to me personally known, did say that such person(s) executed the foregoing
instrument as the free act and deed of such prrson(s), and if applicable, in the capacities shown, having
been duty authorized to execute such instrument in such capacities. By my signature below,,I further
certify that the above -named executed this page document entitled Warranty Apartment Deed
(Subject to "As Is" Condition) dated . 4 tt - in e Fifth Circuit of the State of Hawaii and
that this acknowledgement is deemed to include my Notary ertihcation.
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the personally known, did say that such person(s) executed the foregoing instrument as the free act and
deed of such person(s), and if applicable, in the capacities shown, having been duty authorized to
execute such instrument i such capacities. By my signature below, I further certify that the above -
named executed this page document entitled Warranty Apartment Deed (Subject to, "As„Is"
Condition) dated 17 o+( Iga in the Fifth Circuit f the State of Hawaii and that this
acknowledgement is deemed tot include my Notary Certifrcati
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Exhibit "A"
FIRST:
Condominium Unit No. 5 of that certain Condominium Project known as "MAMA MELE ", as shown on
Condominium Map No. 2797, and described in the Declaration of Condominium Property Regime dated
September 1.8, 1998, recorded September 18, 1998 in the Bureau of Conveyances, State of Hawaii, as
Document No. 98439884, as the same maybe amended.
TOGETHER WITH exclusive use of the limited common element appurtenant thereto, and appurtenant
easements as described in said Declaration and nonexclusive ' easements in the common elements
designed for such purposes for ingress to, egress from, utility services for, and support, maintenance and
repair of said Unit which are shown on the Condominium Map for the Project or otherwise of record; in
the other common elements for use according to their respective purposes, and in all other Units of said
Project.
SECOND.
An undivided 20% interest in all common elements of the project including the land described in said
Declaration as established for said twit by the Declaration; or such other percentage interest as
hereinafter established for said unit by any atnendrnent of the Declaration, as tenant in common with the
other owners and tenants thereof.
Being all the property described in APARTMENT DEED recorded June 25, 2007 in the Bureau of
Conveyances, State of Hawaii, as Document No. 2007413273, to DAYENU, INC., a Hawaii
corporation.
THE LAND UPON WHICH SAID CONDOMINIUM IS LOCATED IS DESCRI13ED AS FOLLOWS.
All of that certain parcel of land (being portion(s) of the land(s) described in and covered by Land Patent
Number 8323, Land Commission Award Number 8559 -B, Apana 38 to Wm. C. Lunalilo, Royal Patent
Number 3486, Land Commission Award Number 9067, Apanas 2 and 3 to Keo, Royal Patent Number
7754, Land Commission Award Number 10083 to Mamuakalono and all of Royal Patent Number 3752,
Land Commission Award Number 10015 to Laukini) situate, lying and being on the Northwesterly side
of Lot 11 (Roadway), at KahI14 Kilauea, Hanalei, Island. and County of Kauai, State of Hawaii, being
LOT 6 of this "KA.HILI MAKAI SUBDIVISION", and thus bounded and described as follows.
Beginning at the East corner of this parcel of land, being also the South corner of Lot 7 and on the
Northwesterly side of Lot 11 (roadway), Kahili Makai Subdivision, the coordinates of said point of
beginning referred to Government Survey Triangulation Station '%A OKU" being 8,215.74 feet North
and 3,544.25 feet West, thence running by azimuths measured clockwise from true, South,
Thence along ]Lot 11 (Roadway), K hill Makai
Subdivision on a curve to the left having a radius of
48.00 feet, the chord azimuth and distance being.
14 330 41' 01" 55.86 feet;
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Thence along same on a curve to the right having a
radius of 40.00 feet, the chord azimuth and distance
being:
1 170 47' S9" 26.97 feet;
34 370 30' 315.00 feet along Lot 11 (Roadway) of the Kahili Makai
Subdivision;
4, 142" 26' 1,778.53 feet along Lot 5, Kahili Makai Subdivision;
5. 212° 43' 663.86 Ppct along Kahili- Kilauea boundary;
6. 2620 17' 339.31 feet along same;
7. 3340 53' 1,801.77 feet along Lot 7, Kahili Makai Subdivision, to the
point of beginning and containing an area of 27.56
acres, more or less.
TOGETHER WITH a non exclusive easement for ingress and egress, over and across Lot 11
(Roadway), "Kahili Makai Subdivision ", provided that in the event the owner of.said Lot 11 (Roadway)
shall at any time transfer, convey and/or dedicf►te the same to the County of Kauai and/or any other
governmental agency or body having ,juri
rn sdiction over public roadways for public roadway purposes,
this easement shall automatically cease and terminate effective upon the date of such transfer,
conveyance and/or dedication. Said Lot 11 (Roadway) is more particularly described as follows:
All of that certain parcel of land being a portion of Land Patent Number 8323, Land Comnussion Award,
Number 8559 -B, Apana 38, to Wm. C. Lunalilo, situated on the Northeasterly side of Kuhio Highway,
F.A.P. No. S -0560 (8), the coordinates of said point of beginning referred to Government Survey
Triangulation Station "KAMOICU' being 5,930.75 feet North and 4,558.94 feet West, thence running by
azimuths measured clockwise from true South:
Thence along Lot 2, Kahili Makai Subdivision, on a
curve to the left having a radius of 30.00 feet, the
chord azimuth and distance being:
1. 219° 14' 11" 41.64 feet;
2. 1750 17' 17" 133406 feet along same;
Thence along same on a curve to the left having a
radius of 422.00 feet, the chord azimuth and
distance being:
3. 1650 08' 38" 148.65 feet;
4. 1550 00' 120000 feet along same;
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Thence along same on a curve to the right having a
radius of 328.00 feet, the chord azimuth and
distance being:
51 1790 30' 272.04 feet;
6. 2040 00' 637.46 feet along Lot 3, Kahili Makai Subdivision;
Thence along Lot 4, Kahi.li Makai Subdivision, on a
curve to the right having a radius of 1,528.00 feet,
the chord azimuth and distance being:
7. 210° 45' 359.19 feet;
84 2170 30' 835.02 feet along Lot 4, 5 and 6, KaWli Makai Subdivision;
Thence along Lot 6, Kahili Makai Subdivision, on a
curve to the left having a radius of 40.00 feet, the
chord azimuth and distance being:
9. 1970 47' 59" 26.97 feet;
Thence along Lots 6 to 9, inclusive, Kahili Makai
Subdivision, on a curve to the right having a radius
of 48.00 feet, the chord azimuth and distance being:
10. 3070 30' 74.18 feet;
Thence along Lot % Kahili Makai Subdivision, on a
curve to the left having a radius of 40.00 feet, the
chord azimuth and distance being:
110 57° 12' d1" 26.97 feet;
12. 370 30' 835.02 feet along same;
Thence along same on a curve to the left having a
radius of :1,472.00 feet, the chord azimuth and
distance being;
13. 300 45' 346.03 feet;
14. 24° 00' 637946 feet along Lets 9 and 10, Kahili Makai Subdivision;
Thence along Lot I0, Kahili Makai Subdivision, on
a curve to the left having a radius of 272.00 feet, the
chord azimuth and distance-being:
157 359 ° .30' 225.59 feet;
164 - 3350 00' 120.00 feet along same;
Thence along same on a curve to the left having a.
radius of 478,00 feet, the chord azimuth and
distance being:
174 3450 08' 38" 168.37 feet;
180 355° 17' 17" 133.06 feet along same;
Thence along same on a curve to the left having a
radius of 30.00 feet, the chord azimuth and distance
being:
198 3110 20' 24" 41.64 feet;
Thence along Kuhio Highway, F.A.P. No, S -0560
(), on a curve to the left having a radius of
1,550.00 feet, the chord azimuth and distance being:
200 85 17' 17" 113.79 feet to the point of beginning and containing an area
of 3,43 acres, more or less.
TOGETHER ALSO WITH a perpetual nonexclusive vehicular easement, as set forth in Declaration and
Grant of Easement dated June 9, 1983, recorded in the Bureau of Conveyances, State of Hawaii, in Book
17178, Page 237; and being more particularly described as follows,
EASEMENT "134"
(30 feet wide)
AFFECTING LOT 12 -13
Being a portion of Lot 12 -B, WAILAPA SUBDIVLSIOI`T, land situated along the North side of Kauai
Belt Road and- on the Easterly side of Wailapa Stream, being portion of Royal Patent 8323, Land
Commission Award 8559 -B, Apana 38 to Wm. C. Lunalilo (Certificate of Boundaries No. 30), and more
fully described as follows:
Beginning at the Northeast comer of this parcel of land from which point a direct azimuth and distance
to the Southwest corner of Lot 12 -C, WAILAPA SUBDIVISION, the coordinates of said. point of
beginning mferred to Government Survey Triangulation Station "KAMOKU" being 8,618.64 feet North
and 2,212.61 feet South, thence running by azimuths measured clockwise from true South:
1, 750 00' 1151 feet along the remainder of Lot 12 -B, WAILAPA
SUBDIVISION;
2. 345° 00' 99.10 feet along same;
30 75° 00' 54.00 feet along same;
44 1650 00' 30.00 feet along the center of WAILAPA STREAM;
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5,
6.
7.
2559 00' 24.00 feet along the remainder of Lot 12-13, WAILAPA
SUBDIVISION,
165° 00'
255° 00'
36° 16'
99,10 feet along same;
80.93 feet along same;
'fhence along Easement "B" (30 feet) Access
Easement in favor of County of Kauai, on a curve to
the left having a radius of .75.00 feet, the chord
azimuth and distance being:
43" 47.96 feet to the point of beginning and containing ab area
of 5,433 square feet more or less, as per survey of
Cesar C. Portugal, Registered Professional Land
Surveyor, dated November 3, 19824
TOGETHER WITH, ALSO, WITH Access Easement A -5 (25 feet wide) over and across Lot 5 and
Access Easement A -7 (25 feet wide) over and across Lot 7, in favor of Lot 6, as granted by that certain
undated Declaration Regarding Easements recorded April 8, 1993 in the Bureau of Conveyances, State
of Hawaii, as Document No. 93456508, amended by that certain Amendment to Declaration Regarding
Easements dated December 14, 1993, recorded in the Bureau of Conveyances, State of Hawaii, as
Document No. 93- 213173, Said Access Easements A -5 and A=7 being more particularly described as
follows:
(AMENDED)
EASEMENT A -5
(25 feet wide)
All of that certain parcel of land being an Access Easement, A -5 (25 Feet Wide) affecting Lot 5, Kahili
Makai Subdivision, situated as Kahili, Hanalei, Kauai, Hawaii;
Being a portion of R, P. 8323, L. C. Aw. 8559 -B, Apana 38 to Win. C. Lunalilo and more particularly
described as follows:
Being a strip of land extending 12.50 feet on both sides of the following centerline:
Beginning at the Southeast end of said centerline at the West side, of Kahili Makai Road, the coordinates
of which referred to Government Survey Triangulation Station "KAMOKU' being 7,608.36 feet North
and 4,117.19 West and running by azimuths measured clockwise from True South:
1. 1210 33' 56.48 feet over and across Lot 5, Kahili MAW
Subdivision;
2, 1260 24' 219.70 feet over and across Lot 5, Kahili Makai
Subdivision;
34 -1270 30' 134.20 feet over and across Lot 5, Kabili Makai
Subdivision;
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4..
5.
6,
7.
Thence over and across Lot 5, Kahili Makai
Subdivision on a curve to the light with a radius of
60.00 feet, the chord azimuth and distance being:
1610 45' 67.54 feet;
1460 00' 493.05 feet over and across Lot 5, Kahili Makai
Subdivision;
Thence over and across Lot 5, Kahili Makai
Subdivision on a curve to the left with 2' radius of
300.00 feet, the chord azimuth and distance being:
1850 52' 30" 105.48 feet;
1750 45' 14.34 feet to the North end of said centerline at the West
boundary of Lot 6, Kahili Makai 'Subdivision and
containing an area of 27,376 square feet, more or
less, as per survey of Ronald J. Wagner,
Professional Land Surveyor Certificate 14o. 5074,
dated July 26, 1993.
EASEMENT A =7
(25 Feet Wide)
All of that certain parcel of land being an Access Easement, A -7 (25 Feet Wide) affecting Lot 7, Kahili
Makai Subdivision, situated at Kahili, Hanalei, Kauai, Hawaii;
Being a portion of R. P. 8323, L. C. Aw. 8559 -B, Apana 38 to Wm. C. Lunalilo and more particularly
described as follows:
Being a strip of land extending 12.50 feet on both sides of the following centerline:
Being at the South end of said centerline at the East boundary of Lot 6, Ka M Makai Subdivision, the
coordinates of said point of beginning referred to Govenunent Survey Triangulation Station
"KAMOKU" being 8,905.09 feet North and 3,885.75 feet West and running by azimuths measured
clockwise from true South:
1. 269°
2.
187°
3. 105°
30' 22.19 feet over and across Lot 7, Kahili Makai
Subdivision;
30'
Thenc4 over and across Lot 7, Kahili Makai
Subdivision on a curve to the left, with a radius of
32.00-feet, the chord azimuth and distance being.
63.38 feet;
30' 32.80 feet aver and across Lot 7, Kahili Makai
Subdivision;
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4. Thence over and across Lot 7, Kahili Makai
Subdivision on a curve to the right with a radius of
140.00 feet, the chord azimuth and distance being,
1220 02' 01" 31.86 feet to the North end of said centerline at the East
boundary of Lot 6, Kahili Makai Subdivision and
containing an area of 4,463 square feet, more or
less, as per survey of Ronald J, Wagner,
Professional Land Surveyor Certificate No. 5074,
dated April 6, 1991
Subject to the following;
L Title to all minerals, and metallic mines reserved to the State of Hawaii.
2. The rights of the United States of America, State of Hawaii, the municipality and the public, in
and to that part of the premises in question falling in the bed of Kilauea Stream; also the rights of
the riparian owners in and to the free and unobstructed flow of the water of said stream, if any.
3. Location of the boundary of the Kilauea stream, at
described herein, and the free flowage thereof, as
forth in the Agreement to Incorporate Agricultural
dated February 18, 1982, recorded June 2, 1982 in
in Book 16378, Page 307,
id the effect, if any, upon the area of the land
shown on Tax Plat (4) 5- 2- 0Q4�004, and set
Restrictions into Instruments of Conveyance
the Bureau of Conveyances, State of Hawaii,
4. Flood setback lines as shown on the map of the "KAHJL.I MAKAL SUBDIVISION ", prepared
by Cesar C. Portugal, Registered Land Surveyor, dated October 27, 1981, and set forth in the
Agreement to Incorporate Agricultural Restrictions into Instruments of Conveyance dated
February 18, 1982, recorded June 2, 1982 in the Bureau of Conveyances, State of Hawaii, in
Book 16378, Page 307,
5, Designation of Easement "D -8" for irrigation purposes, as shown on the map of the "Kabili
Makai Subdivision" prepared by Cesar C. Portugal, - Registered Land Professional Surveyor,
Certificate No, 2225wSE, dated October 27, 1981, and set forth in the Agreement to Incorporate
Agricultural Restrictions into Instruments of Conveyance dated February 18, 1982, recorded
June 27 1982 in the Bureau of Conveyances, State of Hawaii, in Book 16378, Page 307, and more
particularly described as follows.
Being a portion of Lot 6, Kahili Makai Subdivision, at Kahiii, Kilauea, Hanalei, Kauai, Hawaii,
and more fully described as follows.
Beginning at the Southeast corner of this parcel of land, being also the South comer of Lot 7 and
on the Northwesterly side of Lot 11 (Roadway ), Kahili Makai Subdivision, the coordinates of
said point of beginning referred to Government Survey Triangulation Station "KAMOKU" being
8,245,74 feet North and 3,64425 feet West, thence running by azimuths measured clockwise
from true South,
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Thence along Lot 1 I (Roadway), Kahili
Makai Subdivision, on a curve to the left
having a radius of 48,00 feet, the chord
azimuth and distance being:
10 330 41' 01" 55.86 feet;
Thence along same on a curve to the right
having a radius of 40.00 feet, the chord
azimuth and distance being:
2. 170 47' 59" 26.97 feet,
3. 370 30' 315.00 feet along same;
44 142° 26' 10.35 feet along Lot 5, Kahili Makai Subdivision;
5. 217° 30' 312.33 feet along the remainder of Lot 6, Kahili
Makai Subdivision;
Thence along same on a curve to the left
having a radius of 30.00 feet, the chord
azimuth and distance being;
66 1970 47' 59" 2023 feet;
Thence along same on a curve to the right
having a radius of 58.00 feet, the chord
azimuth and distance being:
70 2,130 44' 12" 67.59 feet;
80 3390 53' 10.00 feet along Lot 7, Kahili Makai Subdivision,
to the point of beginning and containing an
area of 0.09 acre, more or less.
6. Terms and provisions as contained in AGREEMENT TO INCORPORATE AGRICULTURAL
RESTRICTIONS INTO INSTRUMENTS OF CONVEYANCE, executed by BETA PACIFIC,
INC., a Hawaii corporation and COUNTY OF KAUAI PLANNING DEPARTMENT, dated
February 18, 1982, recorded June 2, 1982. in the Bureau of Conveyances, State of Hawaii, in
Book 16378, Page 3070
7. Covenants, conditions, restrictions, reservations, agreements, obligations, easements and other
provisions sett forth in DECLARA'T'ION OF RIGHT OF USE dated April 6, 1982, recorded June
21 1982 in the Bureau of Conveyances, State of Hawaii, in Book 16378, Page 358, but deleting
any covenant, condition or restriction indicating a preference, limitation or discrimination based
on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status, or natural origin to the extent such
covenants, conditions or restrictions violate 42 USC 3604(c) or Section 515 -6, B RS.
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8. Covenants, conditions, restrictions, reservations, agreements, obligations, easements and other
provisions set forth in DEED dated May 25, 1982, recorded June 2, 1982 in the Bureau of
Conveyances, State of Hawaii, in Book 16378, Page 378, but deleting any covenant, condition or
restriction indicating a preference, limitation or discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex,
handicap, familial status, or natural origin to the extent such covenants, conditions or restrictions
violate 42 USC 3604(c) or Section 515 -6, HRS.
9. An easement affecting that portion of said land, and for the purposes stated herein and incidental
purposes as provided in DEED reserved by BETA PACIFIC, INC., a Hawaii corporation, for
Easement "D -8" for providing irrigation water to the owners of the property within the "Kahili
M" .subdivision dated May 25, 1982, recorded June 2, 1982 irk the Bureau of Conveyances,
State of Hawaii, in Book 16378, Page 378.
100 As to that portion of Lot 6 being Royal Patent Number 3762, Land Commission Award 10015 to
Laukini, the right, title and interest, if any, of the heirs and assigns of Henry Long, also known as
Henry Dwyer Long; heirs and assigns of Sara L. Fernandez, also known as Sara Long
Fernandez; heirs and assigns of Rosalina Chandler; heirs and assigns of Rosalina Inciong, also
known as Roseline Gooman Inciong; heirs and assigns of Rubin Gooman, also known as Rubin
Akamu Gooman, Stuart Gooman; Aaran Gooman; Morgan Gooman; and Karen Gooman, as set
forth in DEED dated May 25, 1982, recorded in the Bureau of Conveyances, State of Hawaii in
Book 16378, Page 378.
11, RIGHT OF ENTRY in favor of CITIZENS j3TELITIES COMPANY dated April 27, 1982,
recorded December 12, 1983 in the Bureau of Conveyances, State of Hawaii, in Book 17511,
Page 488 for the purpose of granting a right of entry for the purposes of building, constructing,
repairing, maintaining and operating pole and wife lines, and/or underground lines, etc., for the
transmission and distribution of electricity and for communications and control circuits and other
incidental purposes.
12. Terms and provisions as contained. in DECLARATION AND GRANT OF EASEMENT dated
June 9, 1983, recorded July 13, 1983 in the Bureau of. Conveyances, State of Hawaii, in Book
17178, Page 237.
130 Terms and provisions as contained in DECLARATION REGARDING EASEMENTS recorded
April 8, 1993 in the Bureau of Conveyances, State of Hawaii, as Document No. 93- 056508, as
amended.
Which, among other things, provides: maintenance cost, use of easement and applicable County
of Kauai ordinances and regulations.
14. Designation of Easement "A -6 -1" (25 feet wide) for ingress and egress purposes, in favor of Lot
5, as set forth in that certain undated Declaration Regarding Easements, recorded April 8, 1993
in the Bureau of Conveyances, State of Hawaii, as Document No. 93- 0565013, and amended. by
Amendment to Declaration Regarding Easements dated December 14, 1993, recorded December
231 1993 in the Bureau of Conveyances, State of Hawaii, as Document No. 93- 213173, more
particularly described as hollows:
All of that certain parcel of land being an Access Easement, A -6-1 (25 feet wide) affecting Lot 6,
Kahili Makai Subdivision, situated at Kahil4 Hanalei, Kauai, Hawaii;
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Being a portion of R. P. 8323, L. C. Aw, 8559 -B, Agana 38 to William C. Lurtahlo, and more
particularly described as follows:
Being a strip of land extending 12.50 feet on both side of the following centerline:
Beginning at the South end of said centerline at the Northeast boundary of Lot 5, Kahili Makai
Subdivision, the coordinates of which referred to Government Survey Triangulation Station
"KAMOKU" being 8,507.30 feet North and 4,324:15 feet West and running by azimuths
measured clockwise from true South,
10 175° 45' 366.33 feet over and across Lot 6, Kahili Makai
Subdivision;
21 Thence over and across Lot 6, Kahili Makai
Subdivision on a curve to the right with a
radius of 90.00 feet, the chord azimuth and
distance being.
2300 07' 30" 146.31 feet;
34 2840 30' 22,2,56 feet over and across Lot 5, Kahili Makai
Subdivision,
40 Thence over and across Lot 6, Kahili Makai
Subdivision on a curve to the left with a
radius of 200.00 feet, the chord azimuth and
distance being.
277° 00'
52.21 feet;
5. 2690 30' 85.79 feet over and across Lot 6, Kahili Makai
Subdivision to the East end of said
centerline at the West boundary of Lot 7,
Kahili Makai Subdivision and containing an
area of 22,451 square feet, more or less.
154 Designation of Easement "A06,,2"(25 feet wide) for ingress and egress purposes, in favor of Lots
5 and 7, as set forth in that certain undated Declaration Regarding Easements, recorded April 8,
1993 in the Bureau of Conveyances, State of Hawaii, as Document No, 93- 056508, and amended
by Amendment to Declaration Regarding Easements dated December 14, 1993, recorded
December 23, 1993 in the Bureau of Conveyances, State of Hawaii, as Document No. 93-
213173, more particularly described as follows:
All of that certain parcel of land being an Access Easement, A -6 -2 (25 feet wide) affecting Lot 6,
Kahili Makai Subdivision, situated at Kahili, Hanalei, Kauai, Hawaii;
Being a portion of R. P, 8323, L. C. Aw. 8559 -B, A.pana 38 to William C. Lunalilo, (end more
particularly described as follows:
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Being; a strip of land extending 12.50 feet on both side of the following centerline:
Beginning at the Southeast end of said centerline at the West boundary of Lot 7, Kabuli Makai
Subdivision, the coordinates of which referred. to Government Survey Triangulation Station
"KAMO KU" being 8,988984 feet North and 3,916.43 feet West and running by aiimuths
measured clockwise from true South:
1. Thence over and across Lot 6, Kahili, Makai
Subdirlsion on a curve to the right with a
radius of 140.00 feet, the chord azimuth and
distance being.
1240 32' 01" 29.10 feet;
1 1300 30' 147.50 feet over and across Lot 6, Kahili Makai
Subdivision;
3. Thence over and across Lot 6, Kabili Makai
Subdivision on a curve to the left with a
radius of 250.00 feet; the chord azimuth and
distance being.
122° 30'
69.59 feet;
44 114" 30' 105.16 feet over and across Lot 6, Kahili Makai
Subdivision to the Northwest end of said
centerline and containing an area of 8,805
square feet, more or less.
16: Designation of Easement "A -6 -3" (25 feet wide) for ingress and egress purposes, in favor of Lot
5, as set forth in that certain undated Declaration Regarding Easements, recorded April 8, 1993
in the Bureau of Conveyances, State of Hawaii, as Document No. 93-056508, and amended by
Amendment to Declaration Regarding Easements dated December 14, 1993, recorded December
23, 1993 in the Bureau of Conveyances, State of Hawaii, as Document No. 93- 213173, more
particularly described as follows:
All of that certain parcel of land being an Access Easement, A -6 -3 (25 feet wide) affectitg Lot 6,
Kahili Makai Subdivision, situated at Kahili, Hanalei, Kauai, Hawaii;
Being a portion of R. P. 8323, L. C. Aw. 8559 -B, Apana 38 to William C. Lunalilo, and more
particularly described as follows.
Being a strip of land extending 12.50 feet on both side of the following centerline:
Beginning on-the Southeast end of said centerline at the Northwest end of Easement A -6 -2,
affecting Lot 6, Kahili Makai Subdivision, the coordinates of which referred to Government
Survey Triangulation Station "KAMOKU" being 9,182.25 feet North and 4,207.51 feet West and
running by azimuths measured clockwise from true South;
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1. 1140 30' 79.46 feet over and across Lot 6, Kahili Makai
Subdivision;
2. Thence over and across Lot 6, lrahili Makai
Subdivision on a curve to the left with a
radius of 150.00 feet, the chord azimuth and
distance being:
1030 00' 59.81 feet;
3. 91 ° 30' 62.62 feet over and across Lot 6, Kahili Makai
Subdivision;
4. Thence over and across Lot 6, Kahili Makai
Subdivision on a curve to the left with a
radius of 90.00 feet, the chord azimuth and
distance being:
109° 30' 55.62 feat;
51 1270 30' 195.13 feet over and across Lot 6, Kahili Makai
Subdivision;
60 Thence over and across Lot 6, Kahili Makai
Subdivision on a curve to the left with a
radius of 40.00 feet, the chord azimuth and
distance being:
79° 30'
59.45 feet;
7. 310 30' 264.09 feet to the West end of said centerline at the
Northeast boundary of Lot 5, Kahili Makai
Subdivision and containing an area of
19,627 square feet, more or less.
17. Designation of Easement "A"64"(25 feet wide) for ingress and egress purposes, in favor of Lot
7, as set forth in that certain undated Declaration Regarding Easements, recorded April 8, 1993
in the Bureau of Conveyances, State of Hawaii, as Document No. 93- 056508, and amended by
Amendment to Declaration Regarding Easements dated December 14, 1993, recorded December
23, 1993 in the Bureau of Conveyances, State of Hawaii, as Document No. 93- 213173, more
particularly described as follows:
All of that certain parcel of land being an Access Easement, A -64 (25 feet wide) affecting Lot 6,
Kahili Makai Subdivision, situated at Kahili, Hanalei, Kauai, Hawaii;
Being a portion of R. P. 8323, L. C. ,Aw. 8559 -B, Apana. 38 to William C. Lunalilo, and more
particularly described as follows:
Beim a strip of land extending 12.50 feet on both side of the following centerline:
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Beginning at the South end of said centerline at the Northwest end of Easement A4-2, affecting
Lot 6, Kahili Makai Subdivision, the coordinates of which referred to Government Survey
Triangulation Station "KAMOKU" being 9,190.03 feet_ North and 4,194.43 feet West and
running by azimuths measured clockwise, from true South:
1. 1840 00' 177.90 feet over and across Lot 6, Kahili Makai
Subdivision;
2. 287" 30' 150.43 feet over and across Lot 6, Kahili Makai
Subdivision to the East end of said
centerline at the West boundary of Lot 7,
KaWli MaM Subdivision and containing an
area of 8,208 square feet, more or less.
18. WAIVER AND RELEASE by THOMAS WEINBERG dated November 4, 1996, recorded
November 7, 1996 in the Bureau of conveyances, State of Hawaii, as Document No. 96= 158845
regarding indemnify and hold harmless the County of Kauai by and for the Department of Water
and Board of Water Supply from any claim, action, suit or demand for issuance of a building
permlt,
19. Condominium Matz No. 2797, filed in the Bureau of Conveyances, State of Hawaii.
20. Matters in an instruurmcnt that, among other things, contain or provide for easements, assessments,
liens and their subordination, provisions relating to partition, restrictions on severability of
component interest, covenants, conditions and restrictions, provision that no violation thereof
and no enforcement of any lien provided for therein shall defeat or render invalid the lien of a
mortgage or deed of trust made in good faith and for value, but omitting any covenants or
restrictions if any, based upon race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status, or national
origin unless and only to the extent that said covenant (a) is exempt under Title 42, Section 3607
of the United States Code or (b) relates to handicap but does not discriminate against
handicapped persons, as set forth in Declaration of Condominium Property Regime recorded
September 18, 1998 in the Bureau of Conveyances, State of Hawaii, as Document No. 98-
139884.
Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions, but omitting any covenants or restrictions if any, based
upon race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status, or national origin unless and only to the
extent that said covenant (a) is exempt under Title 42, Section 3607 of the United States Code or
(b) relates to handicap but does not discriminato against handicapped persons, as provided in
AMENDED AND RESTATED DECLARATION OF CONDOMINIUM PROPERTY REGIME
OF "1IANA MELE" dated May 3, 1999, recorded May 11, 1999 in the Bureau. of Conveyances,
State of Hawaii, as Document No. 99- 074248, as amended.
CONSENT AND JOINDER TO said Amended and Restated Declaration and to said amendment
of Amended and Restated Declaration is dated Jane 29, 1999, recorded July X19, 1999 in the
Bureau of Conveyances, State of Hawaii, as Document No. 99= 115238, by THOMAS
WEINBERG, unmarried.
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21. By- -Laws of the Association of Unit Owners of MANA NIELE recorded September 18, 1998 in
the Bureau of Conveyances, State of Hawaii, as Document No. 98439885, as amended.
CONSENT AND JOINDER TO said By -Laws and amendment of By -Laws is dated June 29,
1999, .recorded July 19, 1999 in the Bureau of Conveyances, State of Hawaii, as Document No.
99.11523Sit by THOMAS WEMERG, unmarried.
22. Covenants, conditions, restrictions, reservations, agreements, obligations, easements and other
provisions set forth in Apartment Deed (Original) dated May 20, 1999, recorded July 19, 1999 in
the Bureau of Conveyances, State of Hawaii, as. Document No. 99-115245, but deleting any
covenant, condition or restriction indicating a preference, limitation or discrimination based on
race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status, or natural origin to the extent such covenants,
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23. Any and all easements encumbering the apartment herein mentioned, and/or the common interest
appurtenant thereto, as created by or mentioned in said Declaration, as said Declaration may be
amended from time to time in accordance with the law and/or in the Apartment heed, and /or as
delineated on said Condominium Map,
TOGETBBR ALSO WITH all built -in furniture, attached existing fixtures, built -in appliances, water
heater, electrical and/or gas and plumbing fixtures, attached carpeting, fencing, racks, landscaping,
gates, driveways, sprinkler system and pots. presently situate in or used in connection with the residence
located upon the above described real property.
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BRYAN J. 5,APTr6TE
MAYOR
GARY it, HEU
ADMINISTRATIVE AS5I87ANT
CER
Stephen Northcutt
470 Carolina Street
San Francisco, Ca. 94107
F
COUNTY of KAUAI
PLANNING DEPARTMENT
4444 RICE STREET
KAPULE BUILDING, SUITE A473
LIHU'E, KAUAI, HAWAII 96766 -1326
TELEPHONE: (808) 241 -6677
FAQ # (808) 241 -6694
IAN Ka COSTA
DIRECTOR OF PLANNING
ImAiKALANE P. AW
DFPUTY DIRECTOR OF PLANNING
DATE: June 27, 2008
SUBJECT: DEVELOPMNT WITEEEN THE SMkO PEN ST -R DISTRICT
TMK: (4) 5 -2421 :006 Hanalei District
Kahili Makai S/D, Kilauea, Kauai, Hawau
Upon the request by your agent, Bob Grinpas, the Planning Department conducted a field inspection
of the sl.ibject property on January, 15, 2008 and found the following conditions that require your
attention, subject to the SMA Rules and Regulations and the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance,
Chapter 8:
a. Special Management Area Rules and Regulations No development shall be
allowed within the Special Management Area without first obtaining a permit,"
The concrete masonry retaining wall and drainage sump along With the
associated grading and placement of a concrete driveway is considered
"Development" and requires permit application and review.
b. Special Management Area Rules and Regulations Section 1y0 Pursuant 'to
1.4 (H) (1) & (2), "Development" means any of the uses, activities or
operations on land or in or under water within a Special Management Area that are
included below: (1) Placement or erection of any solid material... (2) - grading,
removing, dredging, mining, or the extraction of any materials. The concrete
masonry retaining wall and drainage sump along with the associated grading
and placement of a concrete driveway constitutes development. A SMA Use
Permit is required.
Also of significant importance, is the location of the subject property within the Open ST R (Special
Treatment Resource) zoning district. This district has specific guidelines for development and you
should be aware of these conditions. Please refer to ARTICLE 9 SPECIAL TREATMENT
DISTRICTS (ST) of the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance for the specifics.
AN EXHIBIT "E" royER
II01A
Stephen Northcutt
Page 2
;rune 27, 2008
Article 9 See, 8 -9.3 Gerrer'ully PLI•niztted Uses, S-trtrctul*c$ arad D eyelol)'meaat. All
uses, structures, or development shall require a Use Permit, except repairs or' Modifications of lan.d
and existing stmotures that do not substantially cbecuige the exterior form or appearance of three (3)
dirlrensional structures or laud.
Sec, 8 -9.4 Uses, Structures and .Deyelopmcnt Requirlug A Use Permit.
(a) Any use, structure or development permitted with or without 'a Use Permit rn the
underlying Use District in wlu.ch the prarcel or lot is located th, is cot -sistcnt with an apprbved plan
for development in accordance with Sec. 8 -9.5.
(b) JL op4jirsmor modifications of laud aaad existing smictures that substantially change tlac
axterior form or appearance of tile; structures or land in a mun.ner incoalsimn' with the surrounding
area within the Special Treatment Dist:ri.ct, (Ord. No. 1.64, august '171 1972; Sec. 8 -9.4, R,C.O,
1976)
Pursuant to Chapter 8, Kai
au C011"i7ty Code and tlru Special Management Area Rules rand
Regulations, you are directed to comply with flat following:
a, Submit SMA Permit Assessment Appl.lentlotr nl:ong with plains and application fees.
for required Special Management Aired Use Permit and Class TV CJ°se Permit,
whicli rainy be subject to approval b:� tite lCuuni Planning Cotrat'n3ssion.
It is herein acknowledged that work has ceased and your agent, Bob Grinpas, has inqui.red,of
requirements for tlae SMA and Class IV Use permit application. for work cosaductcd. Cite
application for tiArork conducted is pending submittal tantil written notification is received for scich
Tequirements. Please consider this letter' as notification of stick requirCnle3lts.
Yottr continued pursuance of 'the required pcmaits is appreciated. Please; c=i.11 me or �'Iilce L aurctta at
2414677 should you have any garestiotrs,
LESIIIE P. MILNES
CZM Planning Inspector
CM Covinty Attorney
Prosecuting Attorney
Office of the mayor
Dept, of Public Works, Ertgincc>a ing
Bob G•inpas, Owners Agent C7`±RTM ED
EDUARDO E. MAI.APIT
MAYOR
3una 28, 1979
COUNTY OF KAUAI
PLANNING DEPARTMENT
4280 RICE STREET
LIHUE, KAUAI, HAWAII 96766
Mr. Cesar C. Portugal
Portugal, ibara & Associ4tes. Inc.
Rice Strout, Suite 230
Lihua, 81awaii 96766
Subject:; Subdivision of Parcal Lila
WaiE:akaluaa,. into Lots L -IU
thru Lwl8L, $aft
Caagidy /Jatmes P
Subject subdivi& n was s
Coumtislgion at s meeting
btu granted sub eot: to the
Lands Si.
hru L -1g
a
BRIAN K. NISHIMOTO
PUNNING DIRECTOR
AVERY H. YOUN
DEPUTY PUNNING DIRECTOR
TELEPHONE 245-3919
hated in kaahili and Wrist
(S^ 79"021 inclu9silve Waxed Leets 18 -J
Pgul RW
tad T R APPROVAL by the P lexreixing
I on des zi, 1979. Final approval will
condii:i.oas t
14 As re ended by t~hd State Health beprarttnent;
aa) No dwe unit will be approved by the Depart meut
until potable water is mach available to the subdivim
aion e
b) The Wa3il.hpaa Stream and Maueat Strum shall tea
protected from irrigation t ailwatev runoff from
farming operations, ,
2.. As recommended by the Department of Waate-r;
a) The subdivider prepares and Beta DOpertmetit of
Water's approval of constru,att;ion plans for necessary
one ait+e and Aft -site water syateM faailit^icaq Theac
facilities shall include increasing the proposed .
mainline ex tension for Waxil.apa Sub ivision from a
6winch t4 an 8"ina h di.azgator ma.inl.ine$ approximately
312GO feet i.rt length, begiawaing at the exci.stiug 8Fiach
main at the gold Road /Kuhio Highway intersection and
running Weal along Kuhiv Higlxway to the etttra nca of
EXHIBIT "F"
Mrs C'es$`ar Ca Fbrtugal.
Page ®2m
June 28, 1979
the proposed subdivisiono The subdivider shall say
for all addtti.onal costa inVdIVed in the installation
and enginaer t7g of the increasa in aize of mainlinem
The poet of the mainline size iaeorease will uot•
qualify Pot refund, The subdivider a-ball eo natruct
the above facilities or post a perfotitoance bond for
cone•tft- *Uan it
b) Reeki.'pt is made by the IDepartftnt of the current chajrgas
at that tiomew At pras&tta these Gharps are Facilities
Xesyettr�a Charge for 9 additional Iota @ $150 par sp
lot a
12350..
.i# by the State Land Tran,spottati.lou Facili.tias
Diwi aion $
a) go access aroas along Kghto Rl,..ghway he sltot>rra od the
sabdiviaion plaftsd '
b) End ptojott NoP FwO5- 61(9) and bagin ?rojeot Info,
S860560(a) ba: shown on the plaza o
c) load aasamttt thru Lot La*1 soh its favor at the
cemetery bd shoes *n the Plana.
d) Access Into 74t LA&I,SK shall; be from the subdivi.gton
rand. I*veloper to relinquish to the State o4 Hawaii
acosos- rights inth thin. laic t1um- the aace #a pervdtted.
a-rek a
a) IBaveloper to, submit request, tn, w Ling, to �:i.dea
access ptrmitted width from 50 feet to 120 That for
subdi,vis. oa to a.dway (Lat 181a) 6r
f) Submit. three acts ai consermuction plans for our
roviewT and approvaL
4 As reds etded by the Phu'blie Works DeparMant t
a) Building setback liuea be established for the JoO} y�dr
flOOd flows for U-14usa and W- lap'A S.txed ms and the
natural, gullies which 'traverse thru the a0di vi;si=
These satbaok lines shall be deta=i —tiod by drainage
Otudi6# ocitYducted by the subdiViaOr 904 shall bd awb�
witted to tho county for ravipwa
b) if passible# the iutWoV. road. abould be rOvcated
avay fTQm the curvaliaear aligamont of Kuh o Ri& -way.
5.e A IQ, fast ruture road videnin; setback lia-0 he established
81dug thQ0e aeetiona of XUhiO Highway less than 80 feet
wide.
Mr • Cesar
Page • 3"
June 2Be
C• Portugal
1979
6o Aacess and utility, easements to the various Kuleanas and
to and alOU19 Kilauea and Wailapa Streams SbZ.-II be ProVididd.
Those easemn-ts shall be indieat,6a, on tht stibdivisjoift map,
Y'
7. e - if :IY of land _
with the Park/Playground Off:. b i a'.
84 APPraval Of the cGbnstructiOU plaits for thO nete &sarY road;
water* drainage$ potser gad tel00000 faoil.i,ties and
either constLuatiola of Saud fatilitias or posting of a
p-erEormatice bond for game •
9.
The applicant is advi.aed t:
Lion and user additional
agencies inv6lved iu the
rasp6noibilitq to resolve
respective aget.cy'
hat prior to aiad duri,tzg =riat xft2gW
conditions My be imposed by the
reviow, Xt is the applic t@ s
thane ecuditions tad.th the
10. A,raas of °PBS clgsa soils Ire deli.tteatod ott the final map.
119 Priat to fi.nala alpptovals appl.iean.t comply. with provis30 no
of Act 09 regarding Pt$0Y alaca goilf; by providing
appropriata deed xeatriet jO1% -9, to be appt"ovad by the
County for tAl 1131, al.ass soils.,
12(1 All agricultural loto shall be gr:oVi.dad with aaaem�ut;s far
irrigation facil.iti es b
130 Applicant infotm all purahaser.s of all conditions, and
restrictions affecting the laud thro" Ugh a bVief eari,tten
description of stnap a ccipy of .shish sb'all be filed with
the Planning. DOP tartmellt wM- in t"O weeks of firtal. approval. •
These rastr ieti6ag shall include the limited aacdLAS
provi$iono imposed ity the gtate lli.ghwop Divisiono
Fttr4rhe%=re, thd uzes on t;'Ite ogler AgriagItural lot& shall be l.imitecl
to t'hvOe listed as "Pdrniasilsle YJses Within the " &" rAgricult"Ura.l.
District" in the State Land U€ o issio-rk gules and Regulatiotta
Please be advised that dvqglli ftgs on the tots. shall f�e farm dwellings
as defined herein, r. °Warta i 11ingo", shall. mean a sittgl o fiiily dwelling
locatad on and used iz% Oonnect ift 4ith a farm where agricultural activity,
provides income to the fahily occupying the' dwe.11£ng P Theae restrictions
&hall ba included in- aovftatts for the tohieia rue with the land.*
Draft copies of said restrictiVO tovenanta ehall be su%itted to the
PlarMing j, '"Ot ment PriOr to €ilmal aVlytoeral with the final recorded copy
filed P within thretr (3) month -a after recaxdatia.n
Mr. Gasar
Page "4-
3une 28,
C, Portugal
F m
Yovo are hereby infomed that the f oral eubdivi,sim map must be filed
within bue yur after the tefttative approval Ute in order to obtain
final approval. if no.t filed, th4 preliminat y subdivision asap and
401matructiom plant if say¢ shad becomd niAl aad void unleaa au
extension of time, not to exceed sir: motitbss is granted by t'he Plann t4
Co scion.
Planoing Direct-or
¢•dj �'ublid Works Dept.
wd�ar Dept.
Tle�tlth Dept.
Ma�ror
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EDUARDO E, MALAPIT
MAYOR
COUNTY OF KAUAI
PLANNING DEPARTMENT
4280 RICE STREET
LIHUE, KAUAI, HAWAII 96766
April 22, 1982
9RIAN K, NISHIMCITO
PLANNING DIRECTOR
AVERY H; YOUN
DEPUTY PLANNING DIRECTOR
TELEPHONE 245 -3919
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Mr. Cesar Co Portugal
Portugal, Ibara & Associates, Inc,
4444 Rice Street, Suite 230
Lihue, Hawaii 96766
Subject: Kahili Makai Subdivision (S -79 -102, Paul Cassidy/James
Pflueger)
Subject subdivision was granted FINAL APPROVAL by the Planning
Commission at their meeting held on April 14, 1982.
Be advised that the final subdivision map or a metes and bounds
description of the subdivision must be recorded prior to or at the
time of conveyance of interest in any lot or parcel. If no such
recordation is,made, all approvals shall become null and void.
0�
AN NISHIMOTO
Planning Director
cc: Public Works Dept.
Water Dept,
Health Dept.
Mayor
Div. of Tax Maps-
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EXHEBIT "K"
ADJACENT PROPERTY INDEX
T1V KNo. Name of Owners /Addresses
1. (4)5.242 -35 Charles M. Somers
West Sunset 32 Phase I LLC
c/o B &, Z Properties
5241 Arnold Avenue
McClellan AFB, California 95652
2. (4)5- 2- 21 -5:CPR 1 Jaime L. Aireola
Carol L. Arreola
4316 Kahili Makai Street
Kilauea, Kauai, Hawaii 96754
3. (4)5••2- 21 -5:CPR 2 Darrin F. Shapiro
Heather N. Shapiro
13450 Lake Mary Jane Road
Orlando, Florida 32832
4. (4)5M2- 21 -5:CPR 3 Wayne M. Nakamura Trust
Carolyn 14. Nakamura Trust
5197 Lokene Street
Kapaa, Kauai, Hawaii 96746
5. (4)5- 2- 21 -5:CPR 4 Natalia Swan
P. O. Box 658
Anahola, Kauai, Hawaii 96703
6. (4)5- •2- 21 -5:CPR 5 Natalia Swan
P. O. Box 658
Anahola, Kauai, Hawaii 96703
7. (4)5- •2- 21 -6:CPR 1 Sain Family Trust
c/o Evelyn G. S ain
31214 th Street
Santa. Monica, California 90402
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TM %No. Name of Owners /Addresses
$. (4)5 -2 -21 -6: CPR 2 The Max & Hannah LLC
c/o Ali Davoudian.
16134 Hart Street
Van Nuys, California 91406
9. (4)5- 2- 21 -6:CPR 3 E. Gordon Perry
4270 Kahili Makai Street
Kilauea, Kauai, Hawaii 96754
10. (4)5- 2- 21 -6:CPR 4 Somers Living Trust
c/o Michael B. Somers, Trustee
P. O. Box 94$
Kilauea, Kauai, Hawaii 96754
11. (4)5- 2- 21 -7:CPR 1, 2 and 3 Jessie B. Hill
P. O. Box 616
Kilauea, Kauai, Hawaii 96754
12. (4)5-- 2 -21 -7 :CPR 4 Kahili Makai Holdings LLC
c/o Ben Welborn
P. O. Box 915
Hanalei, Kauai, Hawaii 96714
134 (4)5- 2- 21 -7:CPR 5 Larry J. Willard
c/o Mozzetti, Inc.
3350 Scott Boulevard Building 24
Santa Clara, California 95054
14. (4)5- 2 -21 -8 Kahili Maaoa, LLC
c/o Sussman & Associates
1222 16"' Avenue South, 3r`' Floor
Nashville, Tennessee 37212
15. (4)5- -2- 21 -9:CPR I Carole B. Wells
Terry G. Wells
Grant 1. Wells
Tiare M. Santistevan
4241 Kahili Makai Street
Kilauea, Kauai, Hawaii 96754
15. (4)5- ,2- 21 -9:CPR 2 Robert J. Capwell
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Kilauea, Kauai, Hawaii 96754
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16. (4)5- 2 -21 -9 :CPR 3
IT (4)5- 2- 21 -9:CPR 4
18. (4)5- 2- 21 -9:CPR 5
Tarec Louka
Yumiko Louka
Matar Family Limited Partnership
P. O. Box 223667
Princeville, Kauai, Hawaii 96722
Restated Handler Fanuly Trust
c/o Stephen J. Handler
4351 Kahili Makai Street
Kilauea, Kauai, Hawaii 96754
Rani M. Marley Family Trust
P. O. Box 236
Hanalei, Kauai, Hawaii 96714
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Dancy Tangerine Dwarf
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Eureka Lemon Dwarf
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Clementine Tangerine Dwarf
5
Kaffir Lime Dwarf
6
Fremont Tangerine Dwarf
7
Cara Cara Orange Dwarf
8
Star Ruby Supreme Grapefruit Dwarf
9
Myers Lemon Dwarf
10
Tahitian Lime Dwarf
11
Kaffir Lime Dwarf
12
Calmito: Haitian Purple Starapple
13
Acerola or Barbados Cherry
14
White Fig Standard size
15
Macadamia Nut Standard 'Kau' varietal
16
Surinam Cherry
17
Surinam Cherry
18
Cinnamon tree, Standard
19 Surinam Cherry
20 Surinam Cherry
21 Surinam Cherry
22 Surinam Cherry
23 Surinam Cherry
24 Ulu, Breadfruit, standard
25 Sunrise Papaya 6"
26 Sunrise Papaya e'
27 Sunrise Papaya 6"
28 Sunrise Papaya 6"
29 Sunrise Papaya 6"
30 Sunrise Papaya 6"
Description i Unit
Price
Date.olanted
Care notes
Sought
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Minneola Tangelo, grows 10 -15'
33.00 6.23.07
Fert 11.07 -
Growing
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Easy to peel, prolific, grows 10 -15'
33.00
6.23.07
Fert 11.07
Growing
G
Tart pink flesh, oily peel great for zest
33.00
6.23.07
Fert 11.07
Growing
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Mandarin, rich flavor, grovis 1Q -15'
33.00'6.23.07
Fert 11.07
'Growing
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Thai lime, double edible leaves, medicinal
33.00 °6.23.07
Fert 11.07
Growing
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-Early season, grows 10 -15'
33.00 °6.23.07
Fert 11.07
Growing
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grows 10 -15'
33.00'6.23.07
Fert 11.07
Growing
G
seedless, red flesh, 10 -15'
33.006.23.07
Fert 11.07
Growing
G
round fruit, prolific, 10 -15`
33.00
6.23.07
Fert 11.07
Growing
G
seedless, commercial, 10 -15"
33.00
6.23.07
Fert 11.07
Growing
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Thai lime, double edible leaves, medicinal
Keep ph neutral or slightly acid
40.00
6.23.07
Fert 11
-07
Growing
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Highest nat'I source Vit C
25.00
6.23.07
Fert 11.07
Growing
G
Self Pollenating, keep height pruned
30.00
6.30._07
Fert 11.07
Growing
G
large high quality nuts, high productivity
50.00
6.30.07
Fert 11.07
Growing
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can be grown as a hedge, high Vit C
25.00
6.30.07
Fert 11.07
Growing
G
'can be grown as a hedge, high Vit C
25.00
6.30.07
Fert 11.07
Growing
G
cut down ev 2 •yrs let branches grow back
25.00
6.30.07
Fert 11.07
Growing
G
:can be grown as a hedge, high Vit C
25.00-7.7.07
Fert 11.07
Growing
G
can be grown as a hedge, high Vit C
25.00
7.7.07
Fert 11.07
Growing
G
can be grown as a hedge, high Vit C
25.00
7.7.07
Fert 11.07
Growing
G
can be grown as a hedge, high Vit C
25.00
7.7.07
Fert 11.07
Growing
G
can be grown as a hedge, high Vit C
25.00
7.7.07
Fert 11.07
Growing
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poor wind, salt and drought tolerance, 60'
50.00
7.14.07
Fert 11.07
Growing
G
3.00
7.14.07
Fert 11.07
Growing
G
3.00
7.14.07
Fert 11.07
Growing
G
3.00
7.14.07
Fert 11.07
Growing
G
3.00
7.14.07
Fert 11.07
Growing
G
3.00
7.14.07
Fert 11.07
Growing
G
3.00
7.14.07
Fert 11,07
Growing
G
Inventory List 10127/2009
Plants i`Makai ManaMele Lot 5
Cultur.al, Culinary, Med�clra i
Where foound und
Name Description Planted
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Ae'ae Bacopa, Water Hyssop,Bacopa monnieri 10.22.07 Kauai Nurs
Akia Thymelaeaceae, Wikstroemia, uva -ursi 5.7.07 H. Depot
Akulikuli Sesuvium Portulacastrum, suculent, salt regulator 10.22.07 H. Depot
Alahe'e 10.22.07 H. Depot
Aloe 4 Ig specimens, have not yet flowered 9.20.07 S. DeRoos
Awa Hawaiian 6.18.08 Farmers Mkt
Awa Tongan 9.20.07 Kelepi
Awapuhi multiple varietals, including type used for cooking 9.27.07 Farmers Mkt
Banana 9.20.07 on property
Basil 2 plants 8.2.07 H. Depot
Bitter Melon 10.20.07 on property
Black Kalo Black, 6 ig plants great for making taro chips 6.30.07 G. Greens
Blue .Elderberry organic 5.7.07 H.Herbs
Blue Vervain on property
Boneset organic 5.7.07 Horizon H.
Comfrey 12 specimens growing strong, chickens got the rest 4.20.07 Horizon H_
Catnip 11.2.07 H. Depot
Coconut Samoan on property
l=ava Bean 9.21.08 Paul Massey
Garlic Chives 11.2.07 Growing G.
Bamboo Giant Golden Mauai
Potato 2.07 gift
Nina Hina Ewa Federally Endangered Species list 1.4.08 Home Depot
Hono Ho_no Wandering Jew on prope!-ty
mint mentha spicata- larger, wider, paler leaves 6.9.08 Walmart
Iliau Kauai Greensword, in Silversword Alliance } Rare endemic native Hawaiian 10.22.07 Home Depot
Iniko more than I can count, very healthy specimens Heals the liver, harvest tops, make a tea on property
Ko, Sugar Cane 10.22.07 Kelepi
mm
Kull
Kului
Lau Kahi
Lavendar
Lemon Balm
Lemon Thyme
Maile
Maile Honohono
Mai'pilo
Majoram
Ma'o
Mauna Kea,
Molokini IN
Na'u
Nf fo
Noni
Ohai
Olena
Oregano
Papaya
Parsley
Penny Wort
Peppermint
Pineapple
Pohekula
Pohinahina
Popolo
Rosemary
Sage
Thyme
UkiUki
Valerian
Wood Betony
I Yam
trees currently
sun heated leaves used as poultice for arthritis, grows wild
topiary or 6.' tree, used to make haku leis
male and female
French
wild
Huluhulu, Hawaiian Cotton
eat seeds in pod to kill worms
Hawaiian Gardenia
Hawaiian Chili Pepper
longevity, immune system boost,
relative to Monkeypod
synergistic with other Hawaiian warriors for infec, inflam, pain
Philipino
11 on hillside 1, 4 in new area, B more coming
flat leaved
aquatic plant for cottage's front water pond
oxygenates the blood
digestive aid
Gotu Kola
Vitex family
Asthma remedy, can make tea from leaves, eat purple berries
Rosmarinus officinalis, Lamiaceae (mint family)
culinary and medicinal
Thymol is essential ingredient of Listerine, disinfectant
Dianela Sandwicensis
Indian Valerian, Valeriana Jatamansii, organic
organic, 2 plants
(Seeds harvested from Waipio Valley, Big Island
on property
10.22.07 Home Depot
9.6.07 Horizon Herb
Kauai Nurs
Home Depot
H. Depot
Ken Bernard
Home Depot
Kelepi
Volunteer
4 plants 10.8.07 H. Depot
on property
8 mature plants H. Depot
Home Depot
Home Depot
leaves for cordage, berries to dye kapa 10.22.07 H. Depot
Horizon Herb
Horizon Herb
brown tubers above ground edible, healing Paul Massey
Floyd Miller
on property
1022.07
Home Depot
G. Sakai
3.22.07
Home Depot
5.7.07
Home Depot
11.2.07
Home Depot
4.20.07
Home Depot
8.17.07
Home Depot
11.2.07
Home Depot
10.22.07
Home Depot
on property
10.22.07
Home Depot
only 20 of these left in the wild 9.6.07
Home Depot
9.6.07
K Mart
on property
10.22.07 Home Depot
9.6.07 Horizon Herb
Kauai Nurs
Home Depot
H. Depot
Ken Bernard
Home Depot
Kelepi
Volunteer
4 plants 10.8.07 H. Depot
on property
8 mature plants H. Depot
Home Depot
Home Depot
leaves for cordage, berries to dye kapa 10.22.07 H. Depot
Horizon Herb
Horizon Herb
brown tubers above ground edible, healing Paul Massey
White Yam
Yarrow
Ko
Tapioca
Pele
foot long starters
organic Ashwaganda
Sugarcane
200 planted -
Tongan green herb
from Regenerations, Kauai
9.21.08
Paul Massey
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Kelepi
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ABSTRACT
At the request of Cheryl Schenck, Scientific Consultant Services, Inc, (SCS) in association
with Applied Planning Services, conducted an 'archaeological inventory survey of a27.56 acre parcel
in Kahili Ahupua'a, old Koolau District, Kauai Island. (TNa 5 -2 -21: 6). Investigations identified
and catalogued 56 surface features in the project area. Sub- surface testing did not recover significant
cultural material. No further work is recommended other than a Preservation Plan and
a. Burial Treatment Plan acceptable by the State Historic Preservation Division.
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ABSTRACT.................................. ............................... i
INTRODUCTION.............................. ........................:.....1
PHYSICAL SETTING ....... ............................... 1
GEOLOGY .. 1
PROJECT AREA .......................... ..............................1
SOILS 4
VEGETATION.................,......... ..............................4
TRADITIONAL AND HISTORIC SETTING ...... ............................... 6
POLITICAL BOUNDARIES ................. . ............................ 6
TRADITIONAL LAND USE .. w # .400.0 ..... ............................... 6
THEMAHELE ........................... ................:.............9
POST- MAHELE LAND USE .............. ............................... 10
PREVIOUS ARCRAEOLOGY ................. ............................... 13
i SETTLEMENT MODEL ... ................ ............................... 14
METHODOLOGY ......:...................
FIELD METHODS ............... . 4444 .
INFORMANT ...............
LA:B ORATORY METHOD S
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FIELDWORKRESULTS ...................... ............................... 16
SITE50 -03 -04 -632 ........................ .............................17
FEATURE DESCRIPTIONS ........ ............................... 24
SUBSURFACE TESTING .......... ............................... 35
Shovel Probes ................. .............................35
Stratigraphic Trenches ........ .......:....................... 37
SITE 50 -03 -04 -633 :....................... .......................:.....43
LABORATORY ANALYSIS ......... ............................... . ..... I ... 46
DISCUSSION.................................. .............................46
SIGNIFICANCE ASSESSMENTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS . . . . . . . : . . . . . . . . . . . 46
REFERENCES CITED ... ............................... .................. 49
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LIST OF FIGURES
Figure 1: USGS Map of Anahola Quadrangle Showing Project Location. 1 1 1 1 .. 1. 1 4. 1 0 0 0. 0 2
Figure 2: Map of Project Area, Showing LCA's, Archaeological Features, and Excavation Units,
Figure 3: View of Floodplain ...... ..........•.•...,....•..•'',a,, 1101.....5
Figure 4: Overview of Overgrown Landscape. 5
Figure 5: Old Map of Kaua'i ............. . 10..01. , .............. , , .... , 1..111... 12
i Figure 6: Map of Features I through 9, Site 50- 03 -04- 632 ............................. 20
f Figure 7 :.Map of Features 11 through 18, Site 50.:03,,04,632. k , a I 1 11 1 1 1 21
Figure 8: Map of Feature 19, Site 500,03,,04-632. a 1 6 a I I V I a a I 1 1 4 . ..................... 22
Figure 9: Map of Features 20 and 21, Site 50,03-04,6321 ............................. 23
Figure 101 Southwest End of Feature I ............... . ........................... 24
Figure 11.; Cupboard at Feature E. ........... ......................... 25
Figure 12. View to South - ...... • ` . ' • East of Feature 2A, Showing Wall between Bedrock. 26
Figure 13: View of Feature 8B. ............. ............................... , ... 28
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Figure 15: View of Front Bedrock Side of Feature 8H. 30
Figure 16: View of Stacked Section of Wall at Feature 12. ................, ............ 31
1 Figure 17: Overview of Feature 13, .................... 32
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J Figure 18: View to South -West of Feature 17A Alignment. . 3 3
Figure 19m Stacked Wall Section of Feature 1SAO ... *let ..... a , , 1 0 4 1 ..... , ...... , ... 34
Figure 20: Profiles of Shovel Probes (SP -1 through SP-4). ............... : w l a# : :: ; a ; . 36
Figure 21: North- Facing Profile of ST- 1....... lot . . 38
Figure 22: View to South -East of ST- 1... .......... ............................... 38
Figure 23: North - East - Facing Profile of ST-20 a a I all*@ 0 poll''M 10*0# *1 V 19,11119& 0114 3 9
Figure 24: View to North -West of ST -2. ... , 1111 ... ............................... 39
Figure 25: South - Facing Profile of ST- 3 ......... . . ............................... 40
Figure 26: View to South -East of ST-3. . ............................ 40
Figure 27% East - Facing Profile of ST4 . ............ ............................... 41
Figure 28:. View to North -East of ST- 4 ........................ • • , ' , 4 • • 41
Figure 29: Front View of House at LCA 10015, Site 50 -03 -04 -633. 43
Figure 30: Overview of Site 50 -03 -04 -633, Showing Burial Location and Back of House at LCA
10015 ........ ........................... .............................44
Figure 31: Map of Site 50 -03 -04 -633. 45
LIST OF TABLES
Table 1: Land Commission Awards in the Project Area ............................... 9
Table 2: List of Identified Archaeological Features in the Project Area : ... . ............ 4 17
Table 3: Stratigraphic Descriptions. 42
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INTRODUCTION
At the request of Cheryl Schenck, Scientific Consultant Services, Inc. (SCS) in associa-
tion with Applied Planning Services, conducted an archaeological inventory survey of a 27.56
acre parcel in Kahili Ahupua'a, old Koolau District, Kaua'i Island (TMK 5 -2 -21: 6) (Figures 1
and 2).
The field work was conducted by Bordena Burgett (Project Director) and Leina'ala
Benson (Field Assistant) in June, 1997. The background, archival research, and laboratory
analysis was done by Leann McGerty (Project Supervisor). Robert L. Spear, Ph.D., served as
Principal Investigator on this project.
PHYSICAL SETTING
GEOLOGY
Kauai, the oldest and fourth largest of the eight main Hawaiian islands (with land'area
equaling approximately 1,432 square kilometers), was formed from one great shield volcano. At
one time this vast volcano supported the largest caldera in the islands, horizontally extending 15
to 20 kilometers across. Mt. Wai'ale'ale, forming the central hub of the island, extends 1,598
meters a.m.s.l. Topographically, Kaua'i is a product of heavy erosion with broad, deep valleys
and large alluvial plains. The project area is located on the northeastern side of the island, more
than half of which is covered by lava from the Koloa Series that is circa .1.5 million years old.
Kilauea Bay is within close proximity of the project area. The bay contains the only tuff cone on
Kauai (Macdonald et al. 1970:451 -461).
PROJECT AREA
The project area is located hi the ahupua'a of Kahili which consists of approximately
1,396 acres on the northeast coast of Kaua i. Kdhili is a typical ahupua'a in that it originates in
the mountains, at the ridge that separates the districts of Hanalei and Kawaihau, and extends to
the ocean at Kilauea Bay. In between the upper and lower limits of the ahupua'a are lands that
would have been suitable for kola agriculture and small, wet gulches and ravines appropriate for
other culti)(ation. Kilauea Stream extends from the mountains through the ahupua'a but then
becomes part of the boundary between the ahupua'a of Kahili and Kilauea, near the project area.
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The current project area consists of an approximately 27.56 acre parcel bounded by Kilauea
River on the northeast and Kahili Makal Street on the southeast. Approximately four acres
across the southeast end of the parcel are former polo fields that have have been cleared and
leveled. Beyond the leveled area, bedrock outcrops form moderate to steep slopes falling to the
J setback above the floodplain. Two winding dirt roads cross the area, one approximately midway
down the slope and the other following the high outcrops above the floodplain. Areas of
disturbance are apparent along the eastenz boundary from the Lower road to the top of the outcrop
slopes.
SOILS
Soils found within the project area are of two types (Foote et al. 1972:Map sheet 25). The
Mokuleia clay loam., occurring in the floodplam region, consists of poorly drained soils that
formed on recent alluvium deposited over coral sand. These soils are shallow, nearly level, and
can be found from nearly sea level to 100 feet above mean sea level (amsl). The annual rainfall
ranges between 50 to 100 inches on Kauai and the mean annual soil temperature is 74 degrees
(ibid.:95).
The second soil series present in the upland portion of the project area is Puhi silty clay
loam. This soil is derived from basic igneous rock and is nearly level to steep.. They series
ranges in elevation from 175 to 500 feet with a mean annual soil temperature of 73 degrees
(ibid.:115),
VEGETATION
The 27.56 acre land parcel, which composes the project area, consists of a stream
floodplain, natural flat benches above the stream, upland pasture areas, and intervening sloped
areas. The parcel overlooks and includes the floodplain of Kilauea River, previously known as
Kahili River (Figure 3). The landscape is largely overgrown, and identification of archaeological
features was rendered difficult (Figure 4). The entire project area has been dramatically altered
from its traditional Hawaiian landscape. Exotics are prevalent with only a few native plants
surviving. All botanical identifications are from Wagner et al. 1990 or Valier 1995.
Within the general area of the project, vegetation directly adjacent the river included
papyrus (Cyprus papyrus), lantana Lantana sp.), kkJnia haole (Datura stramoniurn) , 'oi
(Stachytarpheta dichotoma), liliko'i (Passiflora edulis), 'iUrna (sida fallax), none (Morinda
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(asplenium nidus), Java plum (Syzygium cumini), hau(Hibiscus tiliaceus), Christmas berry
(Schinus terebinthifolius), kukui (Aleurites moluccana), waiawl `ulaVa (Psidium cattleianum),
coconut (Cocos nucifera), kz (Cordyline fruticosa), banyan (Ficus microcarpa), mango
(Mangifera indica), octopus tree (Brassaia actinophylla), and various exotic grasses.
The natural terrace has been grubbed leaving sections of'oi, cats claw, lantana, k& nia,
liliko'i vines Whna, noni, moa (Pislotum nudum), Java plum, kukui, octopus tree, mango, guava,
African tulip (Spathodea campanulata), waiawr Aula'ula, tamarind (Pithecellobium dulce), and
assorted grasses. Avocado (Persea americans) trees occur on the southern slope extending to the
top of the rise.
The remainder of the project area above the natural terrace consisted of the flats which
were once planned as a polo field, but has been planted in exotic grasses.
TRADITIONAL AND HISTORIC SETTING
POLITICAL BOUNDARIES
Approxizndtely 600 years ago, the native population had expanded throughout the
Hawaiian Islands to a point where large political districts (moku) were formed. These districts
j were maintained in their original state through post - Contact times (Lyons 1903:29, Karnakau
4 1991:54).
Kauai consisted of six moku; Kona, Puna, Koolau, Halele'a, Napali, and Waimea
(Moffat and Fitzpatrick 1995:23). Further traditional land divisions within the moku were
ahupua'a which ideally incorporated all the natural resources necessary for sucdessful living
strategies. The project area is located on the northeastern side of the island, in the ahupua'a of
Kahili between the ahupua'a of Kiluaea and Papa'a, which was in the old naoku of Koolau.
TRADITIONAL LAND USE
Traditional patterns in land use are based on what was recorded at the time of westem
Contact and shortly thereafter. No mention was found in any stories or legends concerning
Kahili. There are no known early descriptions of Kilauea, Papa'a, or Kahili. Still, utilization of
the land and subsistence strategies were the same throughout the Hawaiian Islands, with
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agricultural production and strongly augmented by marine resources. Extended household groups
settled in the various ahupua'a, considered the most significant land unit by the maka'ainana
(commoners). Here, they were able to harvest from both the land and the sea. Ideally, this
allowed each ahupua'a to be self - sufficient.
Typically, maka'ainana livf,d near the shore, traveling inland for agricultural and aibor-
icultural pursuits involving kalo (Colocasia esculenta), 'Ulu (Artocarpus altilis), 'uala (Ipomoea
batas), ka (Saccharum officinarum), maCa (Musa sp.), wauke (Broussonetiq papyrifera), and
other subsistence crops. Depending on the distance from the shore, there might have been
temporary habitation or, at least, some form of temporary shelter near gardens (Cordy 1977;14).
Trails led from the fields into the forest zones where trees -to manufacture canoes, bird feathers,
and other resources were available. Some localities had named swidden gardens, or 'okipu, in
the forest as an important part of their subsistence strategy (Kirch and Sahlins Vol 1. 1992:212;
Kirch. and Sahlins Vol. 2 1992:23,99; Earle 1978:156).
Leeward slopes were cultivated as well as valley bottoms. Lo'i systems (irrigated
pondfields for kalo) were extremely productive and were established whenever poss }ble in the
appropriate landscape. In island valleys, these were usually situated on the alluvial flats.
Narrower river valleys were typically defined by cultivation occurring on bends in the stream
where alluvial terraces could be modified to take advantage of the stream flow (Kirch and
Sahlins Vol. 2 1992:59; Earle 1978:31, 155)4
In 1892, Dole described the agricultural resources on Kauai and referred to Kilauea, the
ahupua'a directly to the west of Kahili, by saying "great engineering enterprises were
undertaken, such as irrigation systems of Wahiawa, Kapaa, and Kilauea on the island of Kauai."
He continued:
... The antiquity of some of these is so great that even tradition fails to account
for their origin, as in the case of the parallel irrigation ditches at Kilauea, the
digging of which is attributed by the Hawaiians to the fabled moo, or dragon"
(Dole 1892).
Kahili Stream and especially its tributaries Punananoa, Kanoa, and Kaluakala, contained
irrigated terraces. Handy (1940:70,71) described the resources of Kahili Ahupua' a and its
neighboring Kilauea ,Ahupua'a. Punananoa Stream flowed into Kilauea River and contained a
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group of terraces, named Kupai, that supported kalo. Below Punananoa were Kanoa and
Kaluakala (Kaluamakua) Streams that watered terraces along Kilauea River. Handy (1940) states
that traditionally, the terraces on the south side of the lower Kilauea River belonged to the
ahupua'a of Kahili and those on the north side of the lower Kilauea River belonged to Kilauea
ahupua'a.
Handy and Handy (1972:421) report that the kula land of Kahili was good for sweet
potato cultivation as the narrowness and depth of the gulch containing the Kilauea River pre-
vented the development of lo'i on the kula lands. Terraces for kalo are not found further than
one mile up Kilauea River.
Immense changes began to occur to Hawaiian traditional society with the intrusion of
western lifestyles, first introduced on January 19, 1778 with the arrival, however briefly, of Capt.
James Cook.
The earliest map drawn of Kauai was from Vancouver's 1792 -94 expedition. The Baker
chart shows the coast where the project area is located but gives no other information. This map
was the basic map for all of Hawaii for the next 80 years .(Fitzpatrick 1986:40). In the 1830's,
the missionaries completed an island wide survey map which was then recopied by Ursula
Emerson of Waialua, Q'ahu. The name "Kahili" appears above Waiakalua, denoting on a map,
for the first time, the project area ahupua'a.
In 1835, the newspaper Ke Kumu reported 80 adults and 11 children living in the Kahili-
Kilauea area. The 1847 census, conducted on the population of northern Kauai, reported 240
individuals living within the Kahili- Kilauea area (Schmitt 1969).
A description of the eastern side of the island was given in 1849 by William DeWitt
Alexander who took a tour of Kaua'i. Riding on horseback, he traveled through the northeastern
side of the :island eventually arriving in Hanalei. Kilauea Stream, which flows past the project
area, was known as the Kdhili Stream/River at this time.
... But the beauty of the country was the abundance of water. Every valley, large
or small had its stream. About five miles from Anahola we crossed Molowa
[ Moloaa] valley a most beautiful spot. There is a village here ... The country
near this place has been lately burnt over, but the vegetation is springing up anew.
A ride of five miles from this valley over hill,-and dale, brought us to a grove of
venerable.kukui trees ... A little farther on we entered groves of hala, through
which we continued to ride during the rest of our journey. W e turned from the
road to seethe falls of the Kahili river. Though not large they are beautiful. Here
the river falls in a jet of foam over a precipice of about•40 feet into a broad clear
basin below. (Alexander 1991).
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THE M AIIELE
Western culture brought new concepts to Hawaii. To protect Hawaiian sovereignty from
foreigners, Kauikeaouli was forced to establish laws abruptly changing the traditional Hawaiian.
society to that of a market economy. Among other things, the foreigners demanded private
ownership of land to insure their investments. Once lands were made available and private
ownership was instituted, .native Hawaiians were able to claim plots they were cultivating and
living on.
Prince William Lun.alilo was awarded the ahupua'a of Kahili during the Mahele of 1848.
Only nine land claims were made by the maka'ainana in the ahupua'a of Kahili, with eight being
awarded (see Figure 2). The eastern flood plain and. slope of the Kilauea River supported 20
individual Io'i as well was house sites and kula land. According-to native and foreign land
testimonies (Table 1), there was also noni (Morinda citrifolia), wauke (Broussonetia papyri era),
and oranges under cultivation,
Table Ia. Land Commission Awards in the Project AJ:ea
LCA.
Claimed by
Description
9067
Keo
7 Io'i (in 3 apana) in Kahili; 1 house lot in Kilauea
10013
Leimanu
houselot on bench and kalo lands (2 apana); 2 Io'i (in I
apana) on bench lands
10013 -B
Mokuhali'i
kalo and kula lands on the floodplain (I apana); house site
on bench lands (1 apana)
10015
Luakin i
kalo and kola lands
10083
Mamuakalono
1. Io'i on the floodplain
Five of the LCA's listed in Table 1 were located within, or adjacent, to the 27.56 acre
parcel which includes the present project area. These LCA's included numbers 9067, 10013,
j10013 -B, 10015, and 10083.
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Keo (LCA 9067) was awarded seven lo'i in KM-Ali (apana 1, 2, and 3), and a house lot in
Kilauea (Land Commission Awards [LCA] Book, Vol. 6:339). The Native Register showed that
in 1848 he also claimed two mala of wauke, which apparently he did not receive several years
later with the award. All seven of the lo'i for LCA 9067 were divided between three apana
which were located on the stream floodplain (apana 1, 2, and 3).
Leimanu (LCA 10013) was awarded a houselot (apana 2) an the bench land and kalo
lands (apana 1 and 3), on the floodplain (LCA Book Vol.4 :422), and two lo'i (apana 2) on the
natural bench.
Mokuhalii's (LCA 10013 -B) award included two apana. apana 1 was kalo and kula,
located in the floodplain. apana 2 was a pahale (housesite) located on the bench (LCA Book
Vol. 6:334).
4:431).
Luakini's (LCA 100 15) award in Kahili consisted of kalo and kola (LCA Book Vol.
Mamuakalono (LCA 10083) was awarded one lo'i located on the floodplain (LCA Book
Vol 4 :432).
Two other awards (LCA 10082, 10333) located to the east and west of the project area
specify the same land use, that of kalo and kula.
The pattern of land use in the 1840's and 1850's is one of subsistence cultivation and
habitation and reflects traditional Hawaiian settlement pattern (see Kirch 1985, Cordy 1977).
POST- MAHELE LAND USE
Sugar was to become a lucrative endeavor in the Hawaiian Islands, consuming large tracts
of land and requiring much labor. As early as 1820, a man named Samuel Whitney was
producing molasses in Waimea on Kauai.
Due to an influence by missionaries in an effort to "raise the desperate condition of the
mass of Hawaiians ", a large section of land was obtained in Koloa Kauai by Ladd and Company
to grow sugar cane and involve the natives in western farming methods (Joesting 1984), Soon
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after, other ventures and plantations appeared throughout the island. Populations shifted from
places like Anahola Valley, Moioa'a, Kalihi'wai and Waipouli in Ko'olau to centers of activity
around the sugar mills and harbors in Koloa, Kedlia, Lilxu'e, Niumalu and Ndwiliwili (ibid. :250).
Charles Titcomb had arrived on Kaua'i in 1836 originally to raise mulberry trees in
Koloa. After a number of natural disasters occurred destroying his silk worm crop, Titcomb
obtained land in Hanalei and the entire ahupua'a of Kilauea from Kamehameha the IV for $2500
where he started a coffee plantation (Joestmi g 1984:139, 147, 148; Fredericksen 1989:7). The
Hawaiian population had been steadily declining since the introduction of foreign diseases from
which the natives had no immunity. As many workers were needed for the large plantations, the
Royal Hawaiian Agricultural Society, began importing Chinese laborers in 1852 (Joesting
1984:159).
By 1882, nearly 15,000 Chinese had been brought to the Hawaiian Islands to work the
land (Ibid.:222). Many of these migrant workers settled on Kauai: By 1890, lands that had
formerly grown taro were now leased or sold to the Chinese who easily converted them for rice
growing. River lands, like those along the Waimea River, Hanapepe, and in the Hanalei Valley,
were ideal for this purpose. Fven the floodplain of Kilauea River was suitable for rice as
illustrated by the 1892 map drawn by M.D. Monsarrat (Figure 5), Sugar cane was grown on the
flatlands above the valleys (ibid:250).
Titcomb had Chinese workers from the first boat working on his Hanalei coffee planta-
tion. Eventually, he converted his Hanalei coffee lands to sugar which he then sold in 1863.
He continued sugar cane agriculture and ranching activities in Kilauea, building one of the four
sugar mills on Kauai at Kilauea (Joesting 1984:159, 1.82, 218). In 1877, Titcomb had sold most
of his Kilauea lands to John Ross and Edward P. Adams who continued the plantation. Kilauea
Plantation remained a viable enterprise under C. Brewer and Company, Ltd. until 1971.
Mokolea Peninsula, at the opening of Kilauea Stream and near the project area, had origi-
nally been part of the ahupua'a of Kahili.
narrow gauge railroad that connected the F
was loaded on ships by cable. Gravel was
the plantation roads. The railroad became
Fredericksen 1989:8 -9).
The peninsula contained a quarry. There had been a
Ulauea Plantation to Mokolea Point where raw sugar.
then hauled back from the quarry by railroad to pave
obsolete with the arrival of trucks (Fredericksen and
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PREVIOUS ARCHAEOLOGY
Kaua'i is unique because of its isolation from the other main Hawaiian Islands. Religious
structures and portable artifacts structures are similar between Kauai, Nihoa, and Necker, but
they are quite divergent from those across the remainder of the Hawaiian Island chain. The
religious structures on Kauai may be interpreted as relating more closely to a Central East
1 Polynesian ancestral form rather than to later developments seen elsewhere in the Hawaiian
J archipelago (see Green 1986, 1993). Linguistically, it was still obvious in the 1820's that, unlike
the rest of Hawaii, the people of Kauai retained the t phoneme rather than'the k, closely
associating them with places in Central East Polynesia such as the Society, Tuamotu, and
Marquesas archipelagoes (Joesting 1984:19 -21).
Dressed stone used in the construction of ditches ('auwaa), block grinders, and some
fishhook styles are also peculiar to Kauai and have been attributed by some archaeologists to the
island's isolation (Kirch 1985 :104)
The earliest archaeological study was done by T.G. Thrum in 1906 and was focused on
Kauai heiau sites. Although there are several heiau listed for ahupua I north and south of
Kahili, the knowledge of only one survived for Kdhili itself, that of Kipapa.
In his 1928 -29 extensive study, Beimett (193 1) recorded.
Site 132; Kipapa Heiau was situated on the end of the first bluff east of Kilauea
River in Kahili section. It was described by Thrum as "A large heiau of some 300
by over 100 feet in size, paved, walls five feel: high, standing in cane field in
partial ruins." Since that time, stones have been removed.
Kipapa Heiau was located in close proximity to the project area at the makai entrance of
Kilauea Stream. Access is difficult, and the heiau has since been reported destroyed (Nancy
McMahon - personal communication).
Bennett also discusses taro terraces and house sites recorded in the two small valleys
directly to the south in East and West Waiakalua (Site 131 ibid.:133).
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An inventory survey with limited testing was conducted in a five acre parcel next to the
present project area (Hammatt and Folk 1996). Three sites were recorded, including a field
system, a charcoal kiln, and a free standing wall. In one test trench, a thin cultural layer was
identified and basalt flakes were recovered. A grinding stone was also present. A single
radiocarbon date was obtained from Site 04 -625 and resulted in a Conventional C14 age, at 2
sigma, of 420 ± 70 years B.P. (AD 1410 -1650; 0.95 %). It was concluded; that Site 04 -625 was a
pre- Contact agricultural system, a portion of which was modified for historic use. Sites 04 -998
and 04 -999 were both interpreted as relating to the historic- period.
McGerty et al. (1997) conducted an inventory survey on property initnediately to the east
of the present project area. This work resulted in the identification of four sites, including
habitation features, agricultural features, and possible burials. These sites.were interpreted as
dating from the late pre - Contact period to historic times.
A study was conducted in 1970's of the social organization of chiefdoms and included
data concerning the irrigation systems present in the Halelea District (Earle 1978).
The project area is not in this moku but was a valley ahupua'a, as defined by Earle (1978:155),
reflecting the same patterns as Kahili Ahupua'a.
Other selected projects from outside of Kahili Ahupua'a include the work of Fredericksen
and Fredericksen (1989) and Toenjes and Hammatt (1990) in Kilauea Ahupua'a, Hammatt and
Robins (1993) inNamahana,Ahupua ' a, and Hammatt and Chiogicji (1992) in the ahupua'a of
Namahana and Kalihiwai. None of these surveys identified any significant pre�Contact
archaeological sites but the work of Fredericksen and Fredericksen (1989) and Hammatt and
Robins (1993) did record three significant historic sites.
SETTLEMENT MODEL
Based on the information discussed above, the traditional settlement pattern for the
project area included permanent habitation and associated agriculture along the coast and
extending tip the stream valleys. LCA data indicate that kalo and kula cultivations were located
on either side of Kilauea Stream. The natural terrace above the floodplain contained habitation
sites.
Within the 27.56 -acre parcel, it would be expected to find evidence of both agriculture
and habitation. Archaeologically, these would be identified by terraces, 'auwai, platforms, walls,
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alignments, and rock mounds. Historic artifacts could be present and would probably be related
to domestic activities such as cooking or consumption containers. As the project area is ideally
situated between Kaluamakua and Wailapa Streams, it was probably used for agricultural and
settlement purposes long before the arrival of foreigners. It is, therefore, highly possible that a
pre - Contact cultural deposit and artifact assemblage would also be present. Burials may also be
present, perhaps as part of .a habitation complex.
Presently, the floodplain is under high grass. It would be expected still to contain lo'i
structures that had been used for kolo and rice. Based on the 1892 map showing LCA's and
structures, other habitation structure remnants and agricultural features may be found on the edge
of the flood plain near the base of the slope.
Historic plantation and current modern activities can be expected to'-have destroyed all
evidence of surface features in the upland pasture areas above the natural terrace.
FIELD MIETHODS
The inventory survey covered
the project area was given a brief "msp
slopes bordering the north side of the
vegetation permitted. Transects were
were encountered. Identified features
completion of the pedestrian survey.
METHODOLOGY
the entire 27.56 -acre parcel. The leveled, upper portion of
ection, and no sites or features were present. The steep
cleared section were walked as systematically as the
occasionally intemzpte,d when dense growths of cat's claw
were flagged for identification and recording after
Recording included written descriptions, plan view maps, and photographs of all features.
Metal identification tags, inscribed with the SCS project number, the feature designation, and the
date were placed at each feature. Distance and bearings between features were taken for later
plotting of features on the overall site map.
After recording was completed, shovel probes (SP) were placed at four surface features to
test for subsurface deposits. Excavated soil was screened through 118" mesh to recover any
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cultural materials. The shovel probles were then profiled and photographed. Soil information
was recorded on standard Soil Stratigraphy forms using Munsell color charts. After recording,
the test excavations were backfilled.
The floodplain portion of the project area was tested through the use of stratigraphic
trenches (ST) dug by back hoe. Prior to trenching, the floodplain area was viewed from the bluff
above to identify the number and location of berms on the floodplain, Although the area was
covered with tall, dry grass the berms were visible from above as linear areas of slightly greener
grass. A long berm (covering approximately 74 m) extends approximately east -west across the
central portion of the floodplain. The central berm angles south at the east end and abuts a north-
south berm at the west end. A short, north -south berm abuts the south side of the central berm at
the approximate midpoint. After identifying the berm placement, the area was walked and
locations were flagged for four backhoe trench excavations to identify soil stratigraphy and any
existing subsurface deposits.
Each trench excavation was photographed, profile drawings were completed for one face,
soil samples were taken from each layer, and stratigraphic records were completed for each soil
layer present. Trench dimensions were recorded and locations plotted. When recording was
completed all trenches were backfilled.
INFORMANT
In addition to the archaeological survey and testing, SCS was fortunate enough to have
the assistance of Mr. kaipo Chandler as an informant. Mr. Chandler spent a considerable
amount of time in the project area. He lived in the area of LCA10015 as a child, and he'visited
and worked in the area of the LCA as an adult. Information provided by Mr. Chandler was
recorded, and it is provided in the discussion section of this report.
LABORATORY METHODS
Analysis of collected data and report preparation was conducted at the SCS facilities in
Honolulu, Hawaii. All project materials and records are being curated at the SCS office.
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FIELDWORK RESULT
Two sites were recorded during this project. Site 50- 03-04632 was assigned to a large
site comprised of at least 56 discrete features. Site 50-03 -04 -633 Was assigned to a burial
identified by Nlr..Chandler. within LCA 10015 located on the floodplain. A total of four
stratigraphic trenches and four shovel probes were excavated within the project area.
SITE 50 -03 -04 -632
The surface survey identified a large site comprised of at least 56 discrete features (Table
2; Figures 6 through 9). Arbitrary divisions of the 56 features resulted in 14 multiple feature
groups, and seven single features. The feature grouping were determined, primarily, by feature
proximity, natural setting, and recording facility. The identified features included modified
bedrock outcrops with stone alignments and cobble filled cracks, terraces, boulder alignments,
short stacked and piled walls, upright stones, small cupboards beneath bedrock boulders, and
small cleared bedrock overhangs.
Feature concentration was highest on the upper portion of the project area, on the
moderately steep slope above the upper road. One feature and nine feature clusters, comprising a
total of 39 features, extend across the slope from the road at the west property boundary to
within c. 40.00 m of the property boundary to the east: All but three of the remaining features
are located on the middle slopes of the western portion of the parcel, between the upper and
lower roads. Below the lower road, no features were identified on the western slope rising from
the floodplain. Two features are located on a high outcrop near the east boundary and overlook
the Caldwell house and LCA 10015 on the floodplain. The third feature is located in a disturbed
area below the upper road, c.25.00 m from the east property boundary.
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Table 2% List of Identified Archaeological Features in the Project Area.
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rock concentration
1.20 m long, 1.52 m high
IB
wall
7.50 m long
IC
modified outcrop (leveled,
alignment = 2.0 m long
incorporates alignment)
ID
upright with alignment
upright = 0:80 m wide at.base, 0.20 m trick,
0.68 m high
IE.1
4 cupboards
1E.1 =1.50 m wide, 0.57 m deep, 0.36 m high
1E.2
1E.2 = 0.80 m wide, 0.30 m deep, 0.33 m high
1E.3
1E.3 = 1400 m wide, 0.50 m deep, 0.32 m high
1E,4
1E.4 = 0.60 m wide, 0.50 m deep, 0,15 m high
2A
wall
3.20 m long, 0.55 m wide, 0.56 m high
2B
wall
2.80 m long
2C
cupboard
0.50 m wide, 1.40 m deep, 0.34 m high
2D
U- shaped
retaining wail
c. 20.00 m long
3A
oval - shaped planting area
3.50 m long, 1.00 in wide
3B
alignment
5.00 m long
3C
triangular- shaped overhang
triangular interior = 1.00 m wide, 1.00 m high
4A
upright
0.80 m wide, 0.50 m thick, 0.90 m high
4B
cupboard
0.30 m wide, 0.50 m deep, 0.26 m high
4C
trail
20.00 m long
5A
alignment
0.32 m long, 0.25 -0.40 m high
5B
L- shaped alignmeet
6.00 m long, 0.38 -0.55 m high
6A
alignment
7.50 m long, 0.28 -0.75 m high
6B
alignment
2.20 m long
7
overhanging boulder
boulder = 1.50 m high; overhang = 1.20 m wide
8A
retaining wall
7.50 m long
8B
wall
7.50 m long
SC
upright
0.58 m high
8D
cupboard
0.35 m wide, 0.20 m deep, 0.25 m high
8E
alignment
13.00 m long.
8F
rectangular enclosure
19.00 m long, 12.00 m wide
8G
mound of flaked basalt
3.00 m long, 1.00 m wide, 0.63 -0.87 m high
8H
mound of flaked basalt
3.50 m long, 2.00 m wide, 0.61 -1.12 m high
81
mound of flaked basalt
2;40 m wide, 0.86 m high
9A
mound of flaked basalt
3.10 m long, 1.4 m wide
9B
mound of flaked basalt
3030.71 long, 1.8 rri wide
9C
overhang
1.70 m wide, 1.00 m deep, 0.35 m high
10
mound of flaked basalt
5.30 m long, 1.60 m wide, 0.70 m high
11A
alignment
9.50 m long, 0.69 -0.89 m high
11B
alignment
16.75 m long
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54.00 long, 0.63 -1.07 m high
12
wall
m
12A
Y- shaped alignment
6.00 m long
12B
enclosure
7.50 m long, 6.00 m wide
12C
alignment
8.10 m long
13
alignment
19.50 m long
14A
alignment
31.70 m long
14B
alignment
6.50 m long
15
aligrauent
6.50 m long
16A
terrace
11.00 m long, 8.00 m wide
16B
alignment
9.50 m long
16C
hook - shaped alignment
10.00m long, 4.00 m wide
17A
alignment
7.00 m long, 0.23m high
17B
alignment
14.00 m long, 0.54 m high
18A
terrace
30.20 m long, 16.75m wide
18B
terrace
13.00-17.00 m wide
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and cobble pavement
12.80 m long, 4.50 m wide
pebble
20
2 connected U- shaped
12.00 m long, 5.00 m wide
enclosures
21
modified outcrop and two
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boulder alignments
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FEATURE DESCPJ PTIONS
F'EAT'URE 1 is an L- shaped, modified outcrop which includes a cluster of 5 additional features.
The outcrop is located on the southeast perimeter of Site 632, c. 50.00 m from the east property
boundary. The high outcrop rises 1.45 to 1.70 meters above the ground surface on the west side
and 1.52 to 1.69 meters above the ground suzface at the northeast end. Overall the feature cluster
measures c. 17.00 m N -S by 16.00 m E -W.
Feature IA is a rock concentration located at the northeast end of Feature 1. Feature IA is a
1.20 m long by 1.52 m high section of stones stacked between massive bedrock boulders.
Feature IR is a 7.50 m long wall, aligned approximately northeast- southwest (Figure 10). The
wall is constructed of three courses of large stacked cobbles which curves southwest from
Feature IA to the outcrop holding Features 1 C and IE. A series of short, piled walls between
bedrock outcrops continue beyond the end of the wall to confine the south side of Feature 1
outcrop.
Figuire 10: Southwest End of Feature IB.
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Feature IC consists of soil covered, leveled areas on top of the outcrop confined by a 2.00 m
long boulder alignment, piled cobbles, boulders and incorporated outcrop.
Feature ID is composed of two overlapping, aligned boulders and a flat sided upright stone that
extend 2.00 m frorn a boulder filled gap in the north base of the outcrop. The upright stone is
0.65 rn high by 0.20 m thick by 0.30 m long at the base.
Feature 1E .includes four probable, cleared cupboards beneath bedrock boulders (Figure 11).
The cupboards measure as follows:
1 E.1: 1.50 in wide by 0.57 in deep by 0.3 6 m high;
I&2: 0.80m wide by 0.30 m deep by 0.33 m high;
IE.3: 1.00 m wide by 0.50 m deep by 0.32 m high; and
1EA: 0.60 m wide by 0.50 m deep by 0.15 m high.
Figure 11: Cupboard at Feature E.
FEATURE 2 is a U- shaped arrangement of bedrock boulders, a cupboard, a stacked wall, and a
piled wall and leveled area. The three feature areas are positioned on a sloping bedrock outcrop.
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Feature 2A is a low piled wall on the west side of a leveled, possible planting area. The wall
extends between two high bedrock boulders, and it pleasures 3.20 m long by 0.56 m high by 0.55
m wide (Figure 12). Bedrock boulders continue 2.50 m south to Feature 2B.
Figure 12: View to South -East of Feature 2A, Showing Wall between 13eclrocrc.
Feature 2B is a stacked, c. 2.80 m long cobble wall, aligned E -W. The wall is coizstructed on,
and adjacent to, bedrock boulders at the southeast end of Feature 2A. Massive bedrock boulders
continue 4.00 In northwest to Feature 2C.
Feature 2cC is a cupboard located under a 1.84 m high bedrock boulder at the northwest end of
Feature 2D. The cupboard measures 0.50 m wide by 1.4.0 m deep by 0.34 m high.
Feature 2D is a c.20.00 m long U- shaped retainment feature composed of a series of aligned
boulders, cobbles, bedrock boulders, and a short piled wall section. The middle of the retainmernt
abuts the western end of the boulder over Feature 2C cupboard.
FEATURE 3 is located up -slope from Features 1 and 2 and covers an area measuring 13.50 m
SE -NW by 11.00 m NE -SW.
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Feature :3A is a 3,50 m by 1.00 m, soil filled, oval shaped planting area enclosed by boulders,
cobbles and exposed bedrock.
Feature 3B is a c. 5.00 m long remnant of a boulder alignment on the north side of a cleared
level area in front of Feature 3 C.
Feature 3C is a triangular shaped overhang on the east side of a large bedrock boulder. Stones
are stacked on two sides of the overhang leaving an opening 0.50 m wide by 0.40 m high and a
triangular shaped 1.00 m by 1.00 in interior. The floor slopes upward from the opening leaving
little room at the back of the overhang.
FEATURE 4 is a 2.00 m -3.30 m high modified outcrop at the southeast end of Site 632.
Boulders and large cobbles are piled in crevices and on the outcrop. Feature 4 is 8.4 m southeast
of Feature 5.
Feature 4A is a 0.50 m by 0.80 m by 0.90 m upright stone positioned on top of the outcrop.
Feature 4B is a 0.38 m wide by 0.50 m deep by 0.26 m high cupboard below a 1.00 in by 0.50 m
slab placed on two low stones.
Feature 4C is an overgrown trail that passes along the east and north sides of the outcrop
between Features 4 and 5, then disappears as it crosses above the south end of the site.
Feature 5 is located 2.65 m north of the trail (Feature 4C). Feature 5 is composed of two
large cobble remnant alignments oriented up and down the slope at c. 262 degrees.
Feature 5A is an alignment which measures 3.20 in long and varies in height from 0.40 m at the
east end to 0.25 m at the west end.
Feature 5B, located 0.30 m to 1.10 m north of Feature 5A, is a 6.00 m long L- shaped alignment
of large cobbles. Heights range from 0.38 m.to 0.55 m,
FEATURE 6 is composed of a boulder alignment and a large cobble alignment.
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Feature 6A is a boulder alignment which. measures '7.50 m long by 0.28 to 0.75 in high. The
alignment curves from the northwest to the northeast and abuts the center of Feature 7.
Feature 61B is a remnant of a large cobble alignment, 2.20 m long, that is parallel with the south
end of Feature 6A.
FEATURE 7 is a 1.50 m high bedrock boulder with a 1.20 m wide, shallow overhang on the
west side.
FEATURE 8 is a cluster of nine features within an area c. 25.00 ni N -S by 22.50 m E -W.
Feature 3A is a 7.50 m long small boulder retaiiunent, oriented southwest to northeast. The
feature ends at a massive bedrock boulder at the east end and a 1.74 m high bedrock outcrop at
tthe west end.
Feature 3D is a 7.00 m long, piled wall oriented east to west (Figure 13). An upright stone,
Feature 3C, is positioned at the west end.. Wall height is c. 0.58 m. Bedrock boulders abut the
west end of the wall and continue west for 6.50 m. Feature 8D, a cupboard, is located at the
base of the last boulder. The cupboard measures 0.35 m wide by 0.20 m deep by 0.25 high.
Figure 13: View of Feature 8B. 28
Feature BE is a 13.00 in long, irregular boulder alignment/wall, with cobbles piled between
boulders and bedrock at the north end.
Feature 8F is a rectangular area enclosed by bedrock outcrops, boulders, and the Feature SE
wall and bedrock outcrops. Feature 8F holds Features 8G, H, and I.
Features 8G, H, and I are piled linear mounds constructed of large pieces of flak6d basalt
(Figures 14 and 15). Feature 8G is 1.00 m wide by 3.00 m long by 0.63 to 0.87 m high. Feature
SH is 2.00 m wide by 3.50 m long by 0.61 to 1.12 m high. Feature 81- is 2.40 m wide by 0.86 rn
high.
Figure 14. View of Features 8G and 8H.
FEATURE 9, a modified outcrop, measures c.6.00 rn N -S by 5.25 in !E -W. X13.25 m long by
1.50 m wide, flat slab rests on the northeast end of the outcrop. A shallow, 0.75 •rx1 wide tunnel
under the slab, c. 1.00 m from the south end, opens tq the east and west. Foux bedrock boulders
across the south end of the feature have large cobbles piled to a height of Q.70 to between and
against'the south sides of the boulders. Feature 9C, an overhang, is located bei eath the west
side boulder. The overhang measures 1.70 m wider by 1.00 m deep by 0.35 m high. Featm,- 9 is
located c. 20.90 m west of Feature 8.
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Figure 15; View of Front Bedrock Side of Feature BI-I.
Features 9A and 9B are small, linear, mounds constructed of large basalt flakes. These features
are located c. 3.50 rn and 6.00 m east of Feature 9.
FEATURE 10 is a mound constructed of piled, large basalt flakes. This mound measures 5.30
m long by 1.60 m wide by 0.70 m high. The mound is oriented northwest/southeast and is
located c. 5.00 m east of the road near the west property boundary.
FEATURE It begins c. 5.50 m west of the upper road and is comprised of two boulder
alignments that form a L,- shape.
Feint ure ll is oriented almost east -west. The east end of the alignment has been disturbed for a
distance of c. 4.00 in. The remaining 5.50 m is an irregular combination of overlapping, large
flat stones and aligned large cobbles. Heights rang, from 0.69 rn to 0.39 m at the junction with
Feature 11B, the second alignment.
Feature IIB is a 16.75 m long boulder alignment, plus 2.00 m of incorporated bedrock, and
a 2.60 m long by 1.00 wide by 0.63 m high section of stacked wall that meets the northeast end
of Feature 12 wall. Feature 11B is oriented northwest to southeast.
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FEATURE 12 is a 54.00 m long wall oriented approximately northeast to southwest. The wall
is constructed of two to four courses of large, stacked cobbles (Figure 16). Heights vary from
0.63 to 1.07 m. Three features connect to the southeast side of the wall; a Y- shaped boulder -
cobble alignment (Feature 12A); an enclosure (Feature 12B); and a linear boulder alignment
(Feature 12C). The Feature 12 wall continues beyond the west project boundary fence into the
adjoining property.
Figure 16: View of Stacked Section of Wall at 4'eature 12.
FEATURE 13 is a 19.50 m long boulder- cobbbee alignment between Feature 12 wall and the
west boundary fence (Figure 17). The alignment starts at a small bedrock outcrop c. 4.30 m
north of the west boundary fence, and it forms an oval enclosure c. 7.75 m from Feature 12 wall.
FEATURE L4 is composed of two boulder aligmnents located on the ndrthwest side of the
Feature 12 wall. Feature 14A is a 31.70 m long boulder alignment, oriented southeast to
northwest across the lower western slope. Feature 14B is a 6.50 m long boulder alignment c.7.00
m downslope from the southwest end of 14A.
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Figure 17. Overview of Feature 13.
FEATURE 15 is a 6.50 m long boulder alignment located 16.00 m upslope from Feature 14A
and 9.50 m from Feature 16A. A 0.45 m high upright stone is positioned at the midpoint of the
feature.
FEATURE 16 includes three+ features in a 17.00 by 23.00 m area beginning 3.00.m upslope
froze the northwest end of Feature 14A. Feature 16A is an 11.00 m by c. 8.00 m level, paved,
and soil covered terrace. The feature is unequally divided by aligned boulders and cobbles, and
enclosed by cobble and boulder alignments. Feature 16B is a 9.50 m long boulder alignment
that angles northwest/southeast froze the southeast end of 16A, and stops 6.50 m from Feature
14A., Feature 16C is a 10.00 m long by 4.00 m hook shaped alignment 3.00 m above the
northwest end of 14A.
FEATURE 17 is composed of two boulder alignments on the level bluff top upslope of Feature
16. Feature 17A is a 7.00 m long by 0.23 m high boulder alignment oriented northwest to
southeast (Figure 18). Feature 17B, an alignment, is 14.00 m long, 0.54 m. high and oriented
roughly north/south. The northeast end of Feature 17B is positioned 5.10 m from the soiAhwest
end of Feature 17a.
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Figure 18: View to South -West of Feature 17A
Aligrunent.
FEA.'I["6lRlE 18 is composed of two features and covers an area 44,20 in northeast/southwest by
16.15 M northwest /southeast. Feature 1SA is a 30.20 m long, 3.16.75 rn wide, level terrace
retained on the west by a stacked stone wall (Figure .19), a dirt and stone berm, and a short
cobble and boulder alignment. The southwest end is defined by a 7.00 na long boulder
alignment. Feature 1813 is a bedrock outcrop terrace that extends from the south end of the
Feature 18A terrace. The cleared level surface measures 3.13.00 m wide at the west end and
17.00 rnwide at the east end where it meets the northwest end of the Feature 12 wall. Four
bedrock boulders are aligned on the terrace surface near the southeast end of Feature 18A.
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Figure 19: Stacked Nall Section of l~eattue 18A.
FEATURE 19 and the surrounding area have been much altered and disturbed by bulldozer
activity. The remnant :Feature is located on the slope below the upper road, c 25.40 in ftom the
east property boundary. Feature 19 consists of rough pebble and small cobble paving under and
around the north side of a 1.25 rn high bedrock boulder, boulder and cobble fill between three
bedrock boulders, and an area of boulder fill extending west into dense cat's claw.
FEATURE' S 20 and 21 are located below the lower road, on a high outcrop at the west
property boundary.
Feature 20 is oriented approximately east to west and measures 12.00 in east /west by 5.00 in
north/south. The feature consists of two connected U- shapes defined by boulder alignments, and
large cobbles aligned between bedrock bould €rs. The feature overlooks an overgrown road or
trail originating at the house on LCA 10015.
Feature 21 consists of a modified outcrop and two boulder alignments. Large bedrock boulders
cover the west end of a high bedrock outcrop that overlooks the driveway and house' on LCA
10015. An L -shape boulder alignment extends southwest and west from the west end of the
boulder covered outcrop, partially enclosing a rectangular space and a 2.00 m length of exposed
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bedrock bench. The feature ends at a steep slope c. 20,00 m east of the driveway into the
property.
SUBSURFACE TESTING
Shovel probes and stratigraphic trenches were dug at several locations (see Figure 2) to
test for possible cultural deposits in several areas. No cultural materials were recovered in any of
the four shovel probes. Limited evidence of cultural activities were found in the stratigraphic
trenches.
Shovel Probes
Four shovel probes exposed the stratigraphy of the project are (Figure 20). No definite
cultural deposits were determined with these shovel probes, as nothing visible could distinguish
between natural and anthropogenic origin of the ddposists.
SP -1 was excavated at Feature 7 in the opening of an overhang. SP -1 measured 0,30m
by 0.25 m. SP-1 displayed one 0.25 m thick, sterile layer of dark reddish brown (5 YR 3/3)
loamy clay (Layer I) above decomposing bedrock (Layer II).
SP -2 was excavated in a level area enclosed by the Feature 2A wall. SP -2 measured 0.35
m by 0.35 m. This SP revealed one 0.37+ m thick layer of dark reddisn brown (5 YR 3/3) sterile
clay loam.
SP -3 was excavated-in a level area of Feature 1 C, a modified outcrop. SP -3 measured
0.35 m by 0.30 m. SP -3 contained one 0.15 + m. thick layer of dark reddish brown (S YR 3/3)
loamy clay and two large stones, possibly part of a buried alignment.
SP-4 was excavated on Featurd 18B, a terrace. SP -4 measured 0.43 m. by 0.35 m. This
SP displayed two layers; a 0.02 m thick suface layer of clay loam (Layer I) and a 0.18 m thick
layer of loamy clay (Layer II) above decomposing bedrock. Layer I was a very dark brown (7.5
YR 3/2), and Layer H was a dark brown (7.5 YR 4/4).
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Stratigralihic Trenches
Four stratigraphic trenches were excavated on the floodplain (see Figure 2). ST -I,
located near the west end of the floodplain, extended east between the river and the north side of
a c. 73.00 in long berm positioned approximately east -west across the central portion of the
floodplain (Figures 21 and 22). ST -2 was excavated through the central berm and into the field
on the south side (Figures 23 and 24). ST -3 was placed in the field between the central bean and
the river (Figures 25 ans 26), and ST -4 extended from the south side of the central berm (Figures
27 and 28).
The four trenches excavated in the floodplain exhibited a variety of stratigraphic deposits
(Table 3) associated with construction of the berms and possibly with the.different crop growing
sequences. Deposits viewed in stratigraphic profiles show a definite sequence of events, but not
all of these events are cultural. Rather, many episodes of natural (non- anthropogenic) deposition
contributed to the site stratigraphy; obscuring the cultural elements of the deposists.
Of the four stratigraphic trenches excavated, small bivalve shells were found only in
those portions of three trenches that were excavated into the floodplain between the central berm
and the river. Shells were present in Layer II of ST -1, in Layers Ha and IIIa of ST -2, and in
Layers I and IIa of ST -3. No shells were found in the berm layers, or in ST4, wluch was located
on the south side of the berm.
Additional material recovered from the trenches includes one square piece of machine cut
wood and plant fibers from Layer II of ST -I, and a single small cobble and one piece of mammal
bone from Layer Ha of ST -3. An extremely small amount of charcoal flecking was observe. in
Layer I of ST -3, but none was collected.
The minimal representation of midden and charcoal shows at least that some sort of
human activity took place in the project area significant enough to leave a subsurface deposit.
However, the anthropogenic components of the stratigraphy are greatly overshadowed by natural
changes to the landscape. Evidently, human occupation of the project area witnessed significant
build -up of the berm.
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1 OYR. 4/4 dark yellowish brown silty clay; friable when
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SITE 50-03-04-633
Site number 633 was assigned to a burial identified by the informant, Mr. Chandler, as
being present near the structure which exists on LCA 10015 (Figures 29 through 31). Mr.
Chandler identified this burial as being that of his uncle Thomas Gooman, Mr. Gooman was
buried in 1929. A Burial Treatment Plan is recommended.
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No cultural material was recovered during this project which required laboratory analysis.
No datable samples were recovered from any of the excavations.
DISCUSSION
Of the 56 individual features identified at Site 632, all have been initially interpreted as
having functions related to agriculture production. No fire pits, hearths, imu, or other such
features were identified in the project. The soil deposits tested within the surface features were
rather shallow and no cultural material of any type was identified. The absence of charcoal was
particularly surprising.
Based on the findings of previous research in the areas adjoining either side of the current
survey area, it was expected that a more diverse array of functional features types would be
encountered. at this large site. The findings do not meet those expectationsf since the features are
all initially identified as agricultural features.
Of special interest were the six linear mounds constructed of very large pieces of flaked
basalt. Other than the basalt flake: mounds, no artifacts were identified on the surface, in the
subsurface tests, or in the many small cupboards that were examined.
Numerous upright stones were recorded during the mapping of the architectural features.
These stones are interpreted as part of the construction technique and are not thought to carry
religious significance.
The apparent lack of habitation shelters and any cultural materials may suggest that
habitations were located away from the sometimes steep slopes in this project area. The broad,
flat benches and stepped terrain on the property adjoining on the west or east appear to be more
likely choices for habitation sites. It is also possible that subsurface evidence of habitation may
be present at one of the small terrace features that was not tested, or at a feature hidden by dense
cats claw, or removed during land alteration. This possibility is supported by the identification
of a thin cultural layer and basalt flakes from a small architectural feature at Site 625 (Hammatt
and Folk 1996).
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Informant Kaipo Chandler lived and visited LCA 10015 during the years between the
mid- 1920's to the m1d4 960'x. Mr. Chandler recalled the history of the use of the floodplain,
including periods of growing taro, rice, ti, corn, and cattle raising. Taro fields occupied the
western portion of the flood plain, to the left of the house, and rice was grown on the east. The
berms, or embankments, were built as walkways between the fields and to the river. The rice
venture eventually floundered because flocks of wild birds would converge on the paddies and
eat the rice. Despite the many and varied methods employed to frighten the birds, they quickly,
became accustomed to the distractions and returned. Corn was also grown for a time, but the
corn patches were also raided by doves and the wild birds that raided the rice fields. After the
failed agricultural enterprises, cattle were raised on the property:
The existing structure now located on LCA 10015 is the last in a series of structures that
Mr. Chandler said once stood at that location. Most significantly, Mr. Chandler identified the
presence of a burial in an area very close to the existing structure. This burial was identified as
Mr. Chandler's uncle who was buried in 1929. No surface indication of a burial is evident at the
location noted by Mr. Chandler.
Based on information provided by Mr. Chandler, the lower western slope below Features
14A, 16, and 17A was identified as once having been used for a small peanut farm. Mr.
Chandler had no knowledge of the architectural features .described earlier in this present report.
He did note that the heavy vegetation now present in the area was not there when he was a child
and that he remembered ti plants growing at various locations along the slope behind the douse at
LCA 10015 and above the present main dirt road into the valley.
SIGNIFICANCE ASSESSMENTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS
Significance assessments are based on the five state criteria. Sites determined to be
potentially significant for information content fall under Criterion D which defines significant
resources as ones which "...have yielded, or may be likely to yield, information important in
prehistory or history." Site 632 falls under this category.
If the features identified at Site 632 are to be preserved, no further work is necessary
except for the production of a Preservation Plan acceptable to the State Historic Preservation
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Division. If development of the area is to take place, data recovery work is needed to mitigate
any impact that development activities may have on the site. Data recovery should focus on
extensive testing and appropriate additional mapping to more completely assess the various
features and to search for any activity areas similar to that identified at Site 6259
Site 633, located within LCA 10015, is considered significant under Criteria D and E.
Criterion E recognizes that a site has traditional cultural value to an ethnic group. The presence
of a burial, as identified by the informant, makes this site significant under Criterion E.
The exact location of the burial is not known, but its approximate location was fixed with
Mr. Chandler's assistance. The owners of the property do not plan to develop in the area of the
burial. The owners intent, to be described in a Burial. Treatment Plan, is to build a small platform
to delineate and preserve the burial area.
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BELLES G AHAm PROUDFOOT
WILSON & CHUN, LLP
NUCHABL J, BELLES A.TTORNEXS AT LAW
MAX W. J. Cy1W ATQ JR.
DONALD H. WILSON
JONATHAN J. CHUN WATUMULL PLAZA
Fedemf J.D. No. 99- 0317663 4334 RICE STREET, SUITE 202
LII -NE, KAUAI, HAWAII 96766-1388
TELEPHONE Rio: (808) 245 -4705
FACOYME CIO: (808)245w3277
E -MAIL: mail @kauai4aW.coln
Mr. Michael A. Dahilig, Director
Planning Department
County of Kauai
4444 Rice Street, Suite 473
-Lihue, Kauai, Hawaii 96766
July21,2011 GOUNI7" OF P\A JAI
or coMsrz
DAVID W. PROUDFOOT
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LORNA A. N�SiMTSU
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AUG 25 2011
BELLES GRAHAM PROUDFOOT
1 JUL 22 r 1 : 6 MOM & OHONi 61n�r
P L A 'Y; :; ` r IA�I.AND DELIVERY ai
Re: Application for a Special Management Area Use Permit,
Use Permit,. and Class IV Zouing Permit by DAYENU, INC&
affecting real property located at Kilauea, Hanalei, Island
and County of Kauai, State of Hawaii, more particularly
identified as Kauai Tag Kev No. (4)- 5- Z- ZI =005(CPR No. 5)
Dear Mr. Dahilzg.
In May 2010, I had prepared a letter to your predecessor, Ian K. Costa, requesting
a determination about why the above - referenced property was in the Open Special Treatment
designation. A copy of that letter is enclosed. However, I could not confirm that the letter had
actually been sent to Mr. Costa. I did not want the Planning Department to believe that Dayenu,
Inc., had not taken reasonable steps to resolve the violation notice it received (for a driveway,
retaining wall and drainage sump, all related to its agricultural operations on the property), and
because I could not confirm that the letter was actually Sent or received by the Planning
Department, I am sending this letter to you.
Pursuant to the requirements of Section 8- 9.5(b), Kauai County Code, and on
behalf of the owner concerning the Subject Property identified above, I am requesting that your
office inform me of the "particular reasons for the establishment" of the Special Treatment
District in which the Subject Property is located. This request is being made to allow my client to
file an Application (after4the -fact) for approval of construction of a concrete - masonry retaining
wall, hollow tile drainage sump and concrete driveways (including attendant grading) to provide
access and erosion control for a farming operation on the Subject Property.
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Mr. Michael A. Dahilig, Director
Planning Department
County of Kauai
July 21, 2011
Page 2
I am providing you with the following information to assist you in providing your
response:
1. The Subject Property is Unit 5 of Lot 6 of a parcel identified as Tax Key
No.(4) 5� -2 21 -006 located at Kilauea, Kauai, Hawaii.
2. According to Zoning Maps on file with the Planning Department, the
Subject Property is zoned Open, and is within the Special Treatment District (Scenic /Ecologic
Resource; "ST -R ").
3. Section 8- 9.2(a)(3) of the Kauai County Code defines the Special
Treatment District (Scenic/Ecologic Resources) as consisting of "[IJand and water- areas which
have unique natural forms, biologic systems, or aesthetic characteristics which are of particular
significance and value to the general public ".
4. The Subject Property was Tlaced in the Special Treatment District
(Scenic/Ecologic Resources) as part of the North Shore Development Plan Update, which was
implemented by Ordinance No. 476.
5, The North Shore Development Plan Update identifies the Subject Property
as part of the Kilauea River estuary and one of the areas in Kilauea identified as containing
historic, scenic and recreational resources. The North Shore Development Plan Update goes on
to state at Pages 77 and 78 as follows:
„Open
In the Kilauea subarea, existing designated Open areas
include stream gullies, ponds, reservoirs, steep slopes,
coastal areas, landmarks, and public parks. Significant
scenic, ecological, and recreational resources exist in the
Kilauea subarea, such as Crater Hill, Kilauea River estuary,
reservoirs, and Slippery Slides.
Open space designation is important for the protection of
natural, scenic, and historic resources; restricting use of
hazard areas; and establishing buffer zones, particularly
between incompatible land uses or activities.
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Mr. Michael A. Dal lig, Director
Planning Department
County of Kauai
July 21, 2011
Page 3
Recommendations:
1. The entire Crater" Hill area extending from
the base of the inland slope to the summit
and seacliffs, and the adjacent Kilauea
estuary area up to Slippery Slides and
the Old Kilauea Stream Bridge, should
be designated Op.en�Special Treatment
Resource...."
Based on the foregoing, it appears that the Subject Property was included within
the Special Treatment District (Scenic/Ecologie Resources) for the following reasons:
1. The Subject Property contains lands which have: significant scenic,
ecological and/or recreational resources; and/or unique natural forms, biologic systems, or
aesthetic characteristics which are of particular significance or -value to the general public.
2. The Special Treatment District designation is important for: the protection
of natural, scenic and historic resources; restricting the use of hazard areas; and establishing
buffer zones, particularly between incompatible land uses or activities.
3. The Special Treatment District designation is necessary to provide
guidance of development on the Subject Property, since the Subject Property is located in an area
of unique or critical cultural, physical or locational characteristics which have particular
significance or value to the general public.
4. The- Special Treatment District designation will insure that development
within the Subject Property will recognize, preserve, maintain and contribute to those
characteristics which are of particular significance or value to the general public.
If you concur with the above, would you please signify your concurrence with the
foregoing by signing in the space provided below, as this is a necessary first step before Dayenu,
Inc. can proceed with submitting its application for the permits referenced above to legitimize
the development previously done as part of its agricultural operations. If you do not concur with
the above, please advise me in writing at your earliest convenience as to the reason why the
Subject Property was placed in the Special Treatment District (Scenic /Ecologic Resources).
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Mr. Michael A. Dahilig, Director
Planning Department
County of Kauai
July 21, 2011
Page 4
Thank you very much for your attention to this matter.
Enclosure
I CONCUR WITH THE ABOVE:
A. DAHILIG,
Planning Department
County of Kauai
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Sincerely yours,
BELLES GRAHAM PROUDIFOOT
WILSON & CHUN, LLP
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