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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMay 3, 2012 MEETING OF THE KAUAI COUNTY HISTORIC PRESERVATION REVIEW COMMISSION THURSDAY, MAY 312012 3 :00 p.m. Lihu'e Civic Center, Moikeha Building Meeting Room 2A/2B 4444 Rice Street, Llhu'e, Kaua'i AGENDA CALL TO ORDER APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA APPROVAL OF THE APRIL 5, 2012 MEETING MINUTES A. ANNOUNCEMENTS AND GENERAL BUSINESS MATTERS B . COMMUNICATIONS l : Letter (3/ 18/2012, Received 3/30/2012) from Elaine Godbey regarding the nomination of the 1911 Hanapepe Bridge for historic preservation. 2. Letter (3/30/2012) from Calvin Mann, PMP, Project Manager, SSFM International, Inc. — Inquiry regarding including the Kauai Historic Preservation Review Commission's consultation regarding the State Department of Transportation maintenance project between mileposts 1 . 1 and 4.21 for d total distance of 3 . 1 which include the Hanalei Bridge. C. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 1 , Certified Local Government (CLG) Grant Update D . NEW BUSINESS I . L2hu' e Civic Center (County of Kauai) TMK: 3 -6-05 : 02, 03 , 06, 27, 28 and 3 -6-05 : 1 , 11 , 30 Review for the Lihu'e Civic Center Site Improvements. V.12012 Master Files\Commissions\Historie Preservation\Agendas\Agenda 4.26.12 S7 53-12 KHPRC Meeting Agenda.doo May 3, 2012 K.H.P.R. C. Agenda Page 2 2 , Lihu' e Mill Bridge (State of Hawai' i, Department of Transportation) Preliminary Bridge Railing Design Options, National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA) Section 106 Consultation, for Planned Improvements to the Lihu'e Mill Bridge and the Hoomana Road Overpass - Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) among the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) and the Hawaii State Historic Preservation Officer (SHPO) regarding the replacement of the steel railing on Lihu'e Mill Bridge, Kaumuali ` i Highway, Federal Aid Project No , ARR-050- 1 (036), Llhu'e, Island of Kauai, State of Hawaii. 3 . Kilauea Plantation Manager' s House (The Resonance Project Foundation) Proposed roof renovation to include new asphalt shingles, skylight, and gutters. E. SELECTION OF NEXT MEETING DATE AND AGENDA TOPICS (6/712012) F. ADJOURNMENT EXECUTIVE SESSION: The +,Commission may go into an executive session on ap 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 held, 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 92 4. The reason for holding the executive session shall be publicly 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 MINU'T'ES A regular meeting of the Kaua` i County Historic Preservation Commission (KHPRC) was held on April 5 , .012 in the Lihue Civic Center, Moikeha Building, Meeting Room 2A/2B . The following Commissioners were present: Kuuleialoha Santos, Chairperson, Pat Griffin, Vice Chairperson, Danita Aiu, David Helder, Patsy Sheehan, and Randy Wichman. The following Commissioner was absent: Jane Gray. Before the meeting was called to order, returning Commission member Patsy Sheehan was sworn in by Mr. Topenio of the County Clerk' s Office. CALL TO ORDER Chairperson Santos called the meeting to order at 3 :01 p.m. APPROVAL OV THE AGENDA Mr. Wichman: Madame Chair, motion to change the agenda by moving directly into new business and we can discuss our minutes towards the end of the meeting but if we can move directly into new business that would be good. Mr. . Helder: Second. Chair: All in favor? (Unanimous voice vote). APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES Chair: Ok approval of the meeting minutes for the March 1 , 2012 , Mr. Wichman: Ok the minutes. I understand the recording went south, everything. Is it possible for us to paragraph or paraphrase a short paragraph for each 1 ,2,and 3 ? Can we do that right now? You weren't here last meeting. We had every single hot shot in the book in the room. Mr. Helder: Why? Mr. Wichman: No because they were doing the 3 bridges -- Opaekaa. . . So they had every single expert in the room. V A2012 Master Files\Commissions\Histo& Preservation\Minutes\Minutes 4-27-2012 SJ 4-5-12 KIIPRC Meeting Minuies.doo April 5, 2012 K.H.P.R.C. Meeting Minutes Page 2 Mr. Helder: And we have no minutes? Is that what you are saying? Mr. Wichman: Yes, the recording went south. However, in order to recap the discussion and some of the, I know that on number 1 , the first one Opaekaa was option number 2. Which essentially what it is in option number 2 we are saying that readapt, reuse the bridge. Redo the trusses. Redo the foundation and you are still keep the same look but have the same thing. Use the same bridge and have the same thing. Mr. Helder: What are you doing? Are you trying to reconstruct the minutes? Or do you just want a synopsis? Mr. Wichman: We want a clearer recommendation. Chair: It is stated in this minute, you know, it is stated. Ms. Griffin: Except that we were really strong last month that it should just be one lane. That, that option two is a rehabilitation not a change to two lanes. Chair: Which they have that. Mr. Helder: Would you like to . . . Ms. Sheehan: Their option 2 was what they wanted, not what we? Mr. Wichman: No it' s what we wanted. Ms. Sheehan: No but 2 lanes or 1 lanes. We said option 2 with 1 lane. So it hasn' t changed. Mr. Wichman: Yes but build the approaches to it a little bit better. Mr. Helder: Would you guys like to write up a synopsis of what you believe our commission did and then submit that so that it can be an addendum to this? That' s what I would recommend. Ms. Griffin: I actually have and you know technology is such a fickle lover and we know sooner express our undying loyalty to it that it slaps us in the face and doesn't work. We did have a long discussion about these bridges and as an addendum, because I hadn't planned to but under the circumstances I read a couple of letters from the past about these bridges and I vaould like to add them as an addendum to the current minutes. And I have copies. One was from Barnes Riznik and one . . . Mr. Helder: Were these letters presented at the time? Ms. Griffin: Yes they were and so I, well like I say I applaud Shan for the work that she does and we hAve all been in that horrible situation trying to work with technology but the first one from the National Trust talking. about going through 4F, 106, those legal requirements, and I read Barnes Riznik' s letter and so I would like to add them as an addendum. April 5, 2012 K.H,P.R.C. Meeting Minutes Page 3 Mr. Helder: They don't have to be an addendum. They can just be put into the minutes word for word because they were . . . Mr. Jung: When it comes to these types of issues, when recordings go out, you don't need verbatim minutes for Sunshine Law requirements. You can do it paraphrased. So anything you guys can do in terms of the recapturing what was said would be helpful. This was made a part of the record, was received as part of the record. It was submitted. So it' s sort of already an addendum but I think that for clarification purposes we can "addendize" them to the actually paraphrased minutes just in case there is any discrepancy in the future. It was a pre-consult so the next 2 meetings that are going to happen regarding these bridges will go over the recommendations that you guys gave in terms of what the design of the bridge should look like at those next meetings. Ms. Griffin: And I thought that given the fickleness of the technology Shan did a reasonable job. I think that Randy' s discussion making sure because the option 2 for instance even showed 1 lane or 2 lanes and that sense of having 1 lane as she correctly wrote is important to the discussion cause that option was for rehabilitation and it's particularly import because in the media release that we got about the upcoming community meetings, even after all of these years there is nothing in that release that says that these are historic bridges and that' s unbelievably frustrating after it' s come for pre-consults to this commission that there seems to be this long term denial of the fact that these are historic bridges. So with that inclusion, I feel like . . . Chair: So would someone like to write something? Mr. Wichman: No I think at this particular point whereby adding this to the minutes we close it. Chair: Ok. Mr. Wichman: And then 1,hank you for reminding us it was a pre-consultation and that we have a few more rounds to go with these bridges. So if you are ok with that then motion to approve the minutes with the inclusion of this. Ms . Sheehan: Second, Chair: All in favor? (Unanimous voice vote.) ANNOUNCEMENTS AND GENERAL BUSINESS MATTERS Re: CLG project and funding investigative committee Mr. Wichman: Madame Chair we have before us Myles Hironaka with the aid of the Director wrote a letter to SHPD essentially for the application and we have it here before us. What this does right here is essentially finalizes the reason why we started the permitted interaction group April 5, 2012 K.H.P.R.C. Meeting Minutes Page 4 was to work on this letter with Myles. As of now the permitted interaction group has accomplished its objectives and now motion td disband the P I G. Chair: Can I get a second? Ms. Aiu: I don't see any reason to disband yet even though we are not an active group at least we will be there when something comes up. Mr. Wichman: We will reform again when something comes up. Ms. Aiu: That' s like a pain in the butt to keep reforming. Mr. Junin : Well actually technically the P I G has a specific scope so the scope was accomplish . Ms. Aiu: And that was to work on the inventoty which we haven't. Mr. Junk: Well to identify. Ms . Aiu: No it was the whole thing. The grant and to work on how we were going to do it when the inventory so that we could work on that portion of it without having to have a quorum, without having to have sunshine and that I could just call 3 or 4 people in a flesh and say who wants to work on this. That was the idea of it cause we weren't going anywhere. I sat on this committee for 4 years. We have always talked about we are going to do this, we are going to do this and we never did it and that is why I brought up that idea. Now Pat and I, we stayed in Li1iu'e from 8 o ' clock in the morning till 3 o' clock. in the afternoon and we kept running into each other cause we are killing time for the council to call . Then Shan calls us. Both Pat and I are at the library at the same time. We jump in our cars. We get there and Mike Dahilig is walking out of the council meeting. It is over like that. Ms . Griffin: And we were delighted. Ms. Aiu.: It was great but I mean that is the purpose of being there. If she and I had to make a presentation of some sort we could. We wouldn't have to get everybody involved. As it was Mike squared it away. She and I left and that was the end of that. Ms. Griffin: But you are right. The P I G, what we have talked about so often and you brought up a lot that last year is how do we go about the inventory. What' s included cause this isn' t near enough money, $50,000, to do a complete inventory and I think that' s what you are saying Danita. That, that' s part of the scope of work of this P I G. Ms. Aiu: And it doesn't have to be decided only by the P I G. If we had a quorum, we want to put it on the agenda that' s fine but if we find that he is gone to Australia and you've gone to someplace else and there is nobody. That' s what kept happening you know we all go someplace. We are busy people. So then ok who is here? We get the people and we start it off and that' s how. You weren't here when we started it off cause you were gone. So that' s why I am not in April 5, 2012 K.H.P.R.C. Meeting Minutes Page 5 favor of disbanded yet. Unless you. think, Ian, that it's unique and we haven't had any mdeting other than one. It' s not we are trying to run away with this . We are just trying to get things done. Mr. Jun l : I have to go back in it cause I remember worked on it a while ago in terms of establishing the scope. Mr. Wichman: Yes check it out. E Mr. Jung: I just have to make sure the scope is tight and then if. . . Mr. Wichman: To the best of my memory I signed on to walk with Myles and you to get that grant application going and that has happened. As far as the building inventory you and Pat is good enough. Ms. Aiu: No but there is so many people with like, you know I don't know her section. You might have a section. That's why we have people from all sections but it doesn't mean that you have to be there cause if you cannot I can always call you up right that kind of stuff. That was the part that we were trying to get. Mr. Jung: Yes so let me go back and if I can have this deferred and I can go back and take a look make sure it' s tight. If we need to recreate it we can do that. Mr. Wichman: No motion was made so. Ms. Aiu: And that's whatever right. We just want to, if you know of another vehicle that get; us going I am ok with that too. Chair: Ok so motion denied until you research it. Mr. Wichman: It uTasn't seconded so we are done. COMMUNICATIONS Re: Letter (4/15/12) from Commissioner Pat Griffin transmitting The Preservation Office Guide to Historic Roads, by Paul Daniel Marriott. Ms. Aiu: I wanted to bring up a point about the bridge. So you gave us a presentation, Pat, the last time we were here, and you had some information about some work that had been done earlier by Dr. Lichtenstein right and so I went to look at my records and behold. So then I talked to Russell and he says he has put 8 boxes of his work, including the work of Dr. Lichtenstein under this building somewhere. Mr. Jung: This building? Ms. Aiu: I think it' s this building. He said, "I put em in the basement." Where do you think? April 5, 2012 K.H.P.R.C. Meeting Minutes Page 6 MI. Juni;: It could be in Planning' s dungeon. Ms. Aiu: Ok he said it was 8 boxes in the basement and he said it's in there. I said ok. [ was waiting for him to say I will go with you. Mr. Jung: Do you recall when? Pre Iniki or post? Ms . Aiu: When he plit those boxes? Mr. Jun : Yes. Ms , Aiu: I think when he resigned, retired. Mr. Jung: Ricky? Ms. Aiu: No , no Russell Sugano who was the Deputy County Engineer, Mr. Jung: Public Works. Ms. Aiu: And this was during his time. I have a letter from here attention Mr. Sugano from Wilson Okamoto and it gives. Pat has a lot mote and she might have been down in that basement before I don't know and I don't know at what point she wants to go through all of her things but that is where it stands now. I talked to Doug Haigh and he said, "I will help you." I was thinking maybe I don't know why somebody dive it to these people? Why do we keep paying money? Russell said what, he was paid (inaudible) or something like that. I said oh I don't know. You know you pay the money and it disappears into thin air, the studies. I' d like to see these people get the study. Can we give these people the study? KAI Hawaii, they were like what study you know. Ms. Griffin: Partial answer? Russell, for the record, was very helpful to me and other people working on the Puuopae Bridge back in 2004. 1, in 2008 when I requested for qualifications when this was first sent out to the public about replacing the three bridges that are under consideration. A few of us went to Public Works and said wait a minute that's not a legal way to', do it. These are historic bridges and two of them are on the National Register and one of them especially is extremely important and they rewrote the RFQ a bit but didn't put in their qualification rating that engineers should have: reservation experience. Further in 2008 I and an associate of mine who happens to be an attorney went in to Public Works and saw some records, including the letter in 1992 which was sent from Ed Renaud to Danita Aiu who was then Chair of the KHPRC about instructions. I am a consulting party, I think still and people do call me as of last August, the SCS Archaeologist, and I kept talking about how these records were in Public Works and nobody could seem to find them. I had ended up taking photos of those and so when they didn 't come out and further communications and misunderstandings I did write, on January 18 of this year, to Larry Dill expressing my grave concerns about the process and the way for the bridges and I did include Dr. Lichtenstein' s plans April 5. 2012 K.H.P.R.C. Meeting Minutes Page 7 and schemes and the letter to you from '92 going up through 2008 and that' s why last month I was so shocked and reacted from the Latin side of ray genes with what was displayed. This is what I sent Larry in January and I did copy KAI Hawaii, SCS Archeologist, and the Western Region of the National Trust, the Legal Department and others . So It is an utter astonishment like I said to get to this press release and it' s still not there. I can into the communication that I sent everybody, the Preservation Office Guide to Historic Roads . Ms. Am: I just want to get something clear in my mind. You have there what I would have found in Russel ' s boxes? Ms. Griffin: Nobody seems to be able to find them and they would not, the secretary at the time . the person who gave us these files, was reticent, this was in 2008, to let us Xerox them. But I did take photos. So yes these are, there are 3 schemes that Abba Lichtenstein, itaan of international renown, he is an engineer, preservation bridge designer. He was very active here in the ` 90s with the restoration of the Hanalei Bridge and Wilson Okamoto was contracted by the County to look at Opaekaa Bridge and they subbed out to Abba and he came forth with 3 schemes to rehabilitate that fabulous resource that . we have on this Island. That National Treasure, the Opaekaa Bridge and the cost, just to let you know, to rehabilitate the 3 schemes .ranged between $ 160,000 and $240,000. And I am sorry to say that at that point in 1992, 20 years ago, it was already deteriorated and there has been no maintenance, basically, since which is why Barnes Riznik could write in his letter this January that it is hard to be forging about the neglect to that structure. Mr. Helder: Can I interrupt you for a second cause I still have kind of a disconnect of not being there. Apparently, something is missing that should be? Ms. Griffin: The file tihat had the Wilson Okamoto contract seems to be lost but I think Danita and Russell may have just found it. Mr. Helder: And DOT is saying they are not aware of this? Mr. Wichman: The County. Ms, Griffin: And then now the contract. Mr. Wichman: Not DOT? Ms. Griffin: And something is now, the County is moving forward to make these depreciated bridges safe again and they have contracted with the engineers, KAI Hawaii, to do the studies and we ' ll use their word "improvements" on the bridges. So last month they presented to us options for each of the bridges: the Opaekaa; the Puuopae Bridge, which when we were on the commission in ' 04 you all who were on tasked me in putting in a nomination for the National Register; and the Kapahi Bridge, which is considerable inauka of any of the rest of this discussion. When KAI Hawai'i presented last month 3 of the 4 options for Opaekaa Bridge where to totally replace the bridge. The forth option which was to utilize the existing fabulously April 5, 2012 K.H.P.R.C. Meeting Minutes Page 8 historic structure ryas still skimming, was 1 lane or 2 lanes and you can't restore that structure and then talk about 2 lanes. So we, am I doing ok still? Mr. Jun : I think before we get to the depths of the discussion we should probably put that on the agenda. Mr. Wichman: At this point you had provided a really good reference for Public Works, for Scientific Consultant' s, for all the County consultants. It' s really good and I think we can accept that right there. Ms. Griffin: If the tape recorder hadn't failed us you would be more up to date and so . Mr. Wichman ; The rest of it we are just kind of going over old ground but really it' s just about Pat busted out a good reference for county consultants to look at. That was good. Mr. Helder: Did they accept it? Mr. Wichman: ThF,y will get a copy? Mr. Jung: They will get a copy of the recommendation. It was a pre-consultation.. Mr. Helder: Recommendation? What does that mean? They will get a recommendation to take a look at the copy or they will get a copy? Mr. Juno: From the recommendations that the body gave to them cause they just came in for a pre-consult to look at design elements. So they will be going on a public meeting on those design elements. Ms. Sheehan: I had a question, the boxes that are stowed away are they going to shed more light, do you think, on this subject? Ms . Aiu: The studies are supposed in there. Ms. Sheehan: Is it the County' s responsibility to do this now that you found out it might me therm or is it, it isn't our responsibility to go dig up the boxes. I mean you could. That would be a help but whose responsibility is it to look for these things so that they can use them? Ms. Aiu: I don't know. I mean the way I look at my position here is sort of what Pat does, we Oo what we gotta do right. So if I want to you know like I want to call up Russell cause I want to find out r?ihat' s the deal with this. He told me he said. "You know if it wasn't for John Apana that bridge would be gone already." I said what do you mean? He said, "John went down there and he put 2 big beams in, in the ` 90s and that' s what stabilized the bridge." So I was planning to go down and I couldn't find a way to go down. I gotta go through somebody' s private property. I gotta call the guy to see if I can go approach the bridge from up and come down. But I am willing to go and look for the boxes but I have to get permission too. I know I can't just go down and look for it. April 5, 2012 K.H.P.R.C. Meeting Minutes Page 9 Mr. Jung : I will go. Ms. Aiu: You would give me permission? Mr. Jung: No if you can just email me what I am looking for I can go and try to find it. Mr. Helder: Can she go with you? Ms. Aiu: No if you can look for yourself that is good cause I won't be able to look until summer. There is 8 boxes and I don't know how Russell put them. Mr. Juniz: But there is no guaranty as to how the prior my influence the new studies. We can certainly . . . Ms. Aiu: There is no guaranty but. they guy figured out ways to stabilize the bride without tearing it down. He gave 3 schemes and those guys gave 3 schemes too. I don't know. Ms. Griffin: Well the difference is that these schemes that Abba gave are all treating it from an historic preservation perspective. Not destroying the bridge and putting up something new. If we move to communications in the letter we can weave this conversation into the preservation guide to historic roads. Mr. Helder; You have got to get the original documents though. So whatever it takes to get those. Ms. Aiu: Give me your phone numbers. I will call you guys. Mr. Helder: There you go. Ms. Aiu: We have got to get permission first. Mr. Jung: I will go . They are public record. They are county work product through our paid consultants but most likely they are not privileged because they were a consultant doing work for the county for an engineering project. So it' s likely they are public records. Ms. Sheehan: I think I would be more worried that they are labeled on the box so that you don't have 49,000 boxes with no good labeling. There is no inventory of everything in there? Mr. Wichman: It won't be the first time he is looking for boxes. Mr. Jung: There is no guaranty. Pat if you could email me. Ms. Aiu: 4k 8 boxes. Mr. Helder: The thing is would you recognize the Dames on the paperwork if you opened the boxes and looked? April 5, 2012 K.H.P.R.C. Meeting Minutes Page 10 Ms. Aiu: Oh yes. Mr. Helder: If you would. but I am asking if he would. Ms. Aiu: Oh. Ms. Griffin: I would be more than happy to go down. Mr. Helder: It's a matter of opening the boxes, taking a look at a document and seeing if it has an association. But if he doesn't recognize the names or the department then he might not recognize the documents. So somebody who would should go . Mr. Jung,: Pat can help guide me. Chair: So would you guys like to add this to the agenda, the topic, for the next agenda? No? Mr. Helder: I don't think it needs to be unless you find the boxes. Well put it on there and then we will hope for the best on the boxes. Ms. Griffin: I would like to suggest that let's see how these public meeting go that KAI Hawaii has planned and find out more about when they are coming back to us so that we are having a discussion around, I mean the County does have consultants at this stage so rather than discussing it in abstract. That' s my suggestion. Mr. Jun1?; But in the mean time let' s try and find the documents. Chair: Alright moving on. Mr. Wichman: Yes we are just under communications and Pat' s document. Mr. Helder: Or you can put it down as an update can the agenda. Ms. Sheehan: Status report? Mr. Helder: Yes just a status report. If we don't use then we don't use it. Ms. Griffin: I would defer to Ian and Shan. Mr. Jung: It would be just for discussion purposes and old business. Chair: Alright on to communications. Mr. Wichman: Yes we just did. April 5, 2012 K.H.P.R.C. Meeting Minutes Page 11 Ms. Griffin: Ok so I was privileged to receive this copy, The Preservation Office Guide to Historic Roads and thought that it would be a really useful thing for all of us to see and read because we have had and will continue to have more bridges and roads, I am sorry to. say, but you know within the last few months the Omao Bridge came up before us on Kaumuali` i Highway and the Llhu'e Mill Bridge will come again as it has for 10 years or more. Since Barnes was on the committee in the ` 90s and looking and this was written by a man who has been involved in Hawai'i projects. He was involved with the Hanalei Roads Committee and with Maui projects and it' s actually geared towards State Historic Preservation Offices and that' s why it' s called "Preservation Office Guide to Historic Roads ." I know it' s a little, you know there is a lot of information here and I just want to point out that he starts by saying across the United States historic roads are being lost through demolition, neglect, and poor management sometimes this is due to transportation policy sometimes due to external pressures such as land use development and sometimes simply ignorance. An Marriott goes on about how there is, you know, we as a community, as a culture are kind of unaware that roads too are historic. So I wanted to point out that one of the things that always comes up about roads is safety and nobody ever, he talks about the Anasazi Indians in the 11 "' century putting up walls to protect their roadways and you will find on page 7 he says there is a real question as roads change and cars change and so forth how do we preserve the historic qualities without sacrificing the safety and efficiency required by modern usage. So I urge you to look at that cause it always comes up this safety and how to do it and he goes on to talk about what historic roads are and character defining features and something that comes up a lot in our commission discussions. What are the character defining features? Whether it' s a building or road and he talks in roads about to include road, curb, gutter, alignment, pavement, shoulder, roadside features immediately adjacent to the road such as lighting, setting, landscape features, cultural landscape, character of the community through which it passes. So it' s worth looking at that different types of roads , He talks, in page 27 about Hawaiian roads and talks about Maui and he calls it King Piilani and the Alaloa that was built on Maui at the time. And going on to page 36 looking at our own birthstone he talks about the good roads movement between 1890 and 1026 and that dovetailed with Hawai'i ' s annexation, it's entry into the territory and the major road construction that went on, on Kauai when the belt road when and the homesteads, the completion of Kapa`a and Wailua Homesteads. So you might look at that and then just further page 49 and 50 he talks about safety and liability and I think when we are talking to Public Work and working with the County and looking at ways, cause safety and preservation are not antithetical. They don't have to mutually exclusive elements and the more we can understand what Department of Transportation and Federal Highways Laws are and how we can work on both retaining. You know all of us want safety and how do you do it in the context of preservation and this guide really helps that on pages 50 and following. He goes on to talk about the National Highways System and we don't think we have a National Highway System but we do; Kuhi ` 0 Highway, Kaumuali` i Highway that' s considered National April 5, 2012 K.H.P.R.C. Meeting Minutes Page 12 Highways. It' s going to have different controls and requirements and Rice Street for instance. So I urge you, and of course he talks about the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966. That' s where we talk about Section 106 aid the National Transportation Act of 1966 and Section 4F which is regulatory. Section 4F says that we cannot demolish a structure, a park, a whatever if we are using Federal funds unless there is "no reasonable and prudent alternative" and I think that is important to remember too. Of course that is not a public conversation but it is regulatory. It' s the most powerful preservation requirement in law today and so I urge you to read that section starting on page 54 on what that m6ans, that Section 4F and how we can use it to preserve the past, increase safety, and keep our roads functioning and still reminding us of the past and our heritage corridors . Mr. Heider: I do want to point out one thing. When we did this Section 106 workshop that lasted days it was also on 4F and they went into great lengths to point out that it wasn't the law. That we were advisory only. Ms. Griffin: Section 106 is advisory. 4F is regulatory. Mr. Helder: Well yes but well the point that they made was that it, from our level all we could do is recommend. Ms. Griffin: Right. Section 106, National Historic Preservation Act, is advisory but it is advisory and it is within the public process and it does have weight. 4F is regulatory and that is, that is the law stated without, unless there is no reasonable and prudent alternative. And that mares, you know it kind of pulleys our concept that it would be in transportation rather than in preservation law that we would have the most powerful tools but it is regulatory but it' s not a public process. Mr. Jul: It' s like the HRS 6E process. Ms . Griffin: 6E on the State level, MrJung: But you know it doesn't mean that the project can be denied if something has to be removed or completely destroyed and there has to be mitigative efforts you have to have a mitigation plan. Mr. Helder: Yes but it doesn't stop it. Mr. Jun i~: The goal is to at least look at how to not stop it. Mr. Helder: I remember, that the bottom line is if they do everything that can the project can go forward. Ms. Griffin: Not necessarily in 4F but there are ways to say that there is no reasonable but it still, like I say that 4F is regulatory and that is really important to, you know grasp on to. Mr. Helder: Yes I would have to go home and read it cause that just doesn't fall in line to what they were saying to us. I mean it does and it doesn't. April 5, 2012 K.H.P.R.C. Meeting Minutes Page 13 Ms. Griffin: I went through this whole thing more than I thought I would just to hopefully tantalize you all into reading this. Ms. Aiu: I like page 6. You saw the sign there it says preserve this bridge no need to widen, Hana. You just calve from there when we went you were going to Hana when we left. Ms. Sheehan: Yes we probably passed it. Ms. Aiu: Talk about an unsafe road. Mr. Wichman: I would fly to Hana. Ms . Griffin: It is the bridge in Kaupo that they made into a thirty-two foot wide bridge that kinda precipitated those of us that who worked on the Puuopae Bridge which was going to be turned into a thirty-two foot wide bridge . You can see this huge, honkin structure at Kaupo that makes no, no sense at all within that envirolu-nent. So I am sure the sign is down and if you go on further in he brings back up Hawaii and it's really worthwhile and it' s a readable document but one that can take us not only through roads but give us ways of thinking in our other preservation work as we look a� Secretary Standards and try to mold them into the work that we are doingl. UNIFINISHED BUSINESS There was no Unfinished Business. NEW BUSINESS Re: Sueoka Store, TMK: 2-8-08:35, K61oa, Kauai Addition of solar photovoltaic system including mounting hardware, electrical equipment and appurtenant wiring. Chair: New business, Sueoka Store, addition of photovoltaic system including mounting hardware, electrical equipment and wiring. Do we have anybody that would like to talk? Mr. Douglas Phillips : Thank you commissioners for taking time to hear us on this matter. We were in the Planning Department of course and all the stages and steps of doing something like this. Chair: Please state your name. Mr. Phillips: I am Doug Phillips. And so it came apparent that the building was quite old and was definitely going to run into this process and alsb we wanted to change a couple of things but they weren't on the exterior of the building. It was just some changes to the truss work inside the building to make it stronger to support the weight of the solar. And so we did apply for a permit April 5. 2012 K.H.P.R.C. Meeting Minutes Page 14 for those small changes and then the permits were also applied for the overall and then here we are. You might see some additional elevations that we made that showed the one part of the building that you could where the solar is and that would be on the road side as you pull into the parking lot. Mr. Wichman: The western side. Mr. Phillips: That's correct. A couple of things to note there is that the main exposure of the building has a parapet wall and you wouldn't see the solar at all from the main road. And also as you come down Koloa Road from the west you really wouldn't see the solar until you got to the store because there is trees blocking the view until you get to the parking lot. Chair: Commissioners do you have any questions, comments? Ms. Aiu: Is this like taking up more than half of your roof, three4ourths of the roof? Mr. Phillips : It is. It's actually as much as we could put on the roof because and even that does not really offset Rod' s . . . Mr. Sueoka: Yes we are doing the maximum. Mr. Phillips: It just gets about a third of his bill taken care o£ Ms . Sheehan: And on the inside we are going to do Mr. Phillips: Yes we are going to do some change and it just has to do with the web of the trusses. Some blocks are put in there . . . Mr. Wichman: So that' s not for us to review. Mr. Phillips : You are looking at the overall plan. Mr. Wichman: I believe that you made your best effort to hide it as best as you can. I think in the other ones that we have dealt with they have also done their best in order to low profile and move it back and things like that. I think all of us here agree that some of these buildings need to start being off the grid as much as ybu can even if it' s a small thing but you get off the grid. Ms. Sheehan: I think the front view is really, you cannot detect it at all. Ms. Griffin: I took a couple of pictures, when I went down, from the west side and then from the back of Yamamoto ' s store which I am going to pass around to other people. And I think like all of us, you know, one of the tasks is to find ways to take the past into the future and for all of us and we do applaud those efforts all the time. So that is a start finding ways to do that is really good and I know you all will succeed in that. April 5, 2012 K.H.P.R.C. Meeting Minutes Page 15 In current preservation thinking, the best way to do that is to do it so that it is not visible. And what I found was doing it on that western side is actually quite visible and would change the look of the building and I am wondering because we get so much sun in Hawai'i you know these shed roofs it' s really hard to put it on the south side. Is there anything to put it on back then? I don't know enough about your building or you kjiow the angle, you had to put it in. If you could put it on the east side rather than the west where you have got that whole line of structures moving along and truly wouldn't be visible In the way it is from this side. Mr. Phillips; That's a great question, but what you see in there is you are seeing the portion that is visible in every single inch of that roof is covered all the way to the back. It is an east west facing slop. So you know there is the west you are seeing in that rendering, the view that would probably from the northwest and all the other hips are covered and including that very small storage building that rod has in the back with containers. So we are even putting, we are utilizing one of his out buildings for the solar. So if we take the panels off of the western plank we will lose power. Ms. Griffin: So you are saying that it will be both on the east side and the west side panels. You would think we would be further along with this technology. Can you tell us a little bit more about the history of the building Mr. Sueoka? Mr. Sueoka: In 1935 it was the Hawaiian National Bank at that time. That is iuhen we took it over. It was only the front portion and over the years it has expanded to the back. So that' s about it. I don't know when it was built. I can't tell you when it was built. It was already built. So the front portion is exactly how it was. Ms. Griffin: Even the fixed pane glass? Mr. Sueoka: No I don' t think they had those . They had the doors. Mr. Wichman: That false western front was always there. Mr.Sueoka: The entrance to the store was in the front of the store. Ms. Griffin: Now when did you start with the store? Mr. Sueoka: 1918 in the plantation camp, Ms. Griffin: No, no you are not that old. Mr. Sueoka: When I started, I'm sorry, about 1974 . Ms. Griffin: So it looked to me when I went down to visit, I used to go into Sueoka a lot but I haven't been there for a while and looking at it from these eyes I noticed there was the original store and. then there was additions in the back. Now has that been in your time? I know part was just a basic shelter over an air conditioning that tower. April 5, 2012 K.H.P.R.C. Meeting Minutes Page 16 Mr. Sueoka: From what I recall that is something else like an automotive place or something in the back and that was completely torn down attached you know to where we went over from; what I recall when I was really small running around over there and then there was another house in the back. There was some kind of auto repair building right in the back. Like I said the store was really small, about 113 . There was another building in the back, Slowly everything changed, got torn down and the store got bigger and went further and further back. The back half of the store, in the past when I was growing up, was the warehouse but it converted to the whole store to the back and we got containers and separate warehouses. We even had a warehouse down the road. So it kind of changed over time. I don't really recall what that business was. Ms . Griffin: Yea it looks like the structure over the air condition, you are not going to put anything on that right? Mr. Phillips : I think there are panels on that. Now there are aisles in the panels required by the Fire Department for setback. The panels don't come all the way to the edges of any of the roofs. It' s sort of the requirement so you will see in some of the renderings how there is a three foot aisle all the way around. Ms. Griffin: Is there anyway, cause you are saying that the panels are going to be both on th.e east and west and they will go all the way to the back? Is there any way to obscure them to make them look like, you know more integrated into the historic aspect of the building? Mr. Helder: You know I think that this is what we would call a delicious dilemma. They are doing what we want. That's what we need. We need people to take these old buildings and feally readapt them and make them useful and I think to do anything that would cut down on the amount of usability of this electricity makes this building harder to keep adapting and I don't know if there is a disguise for this . If this building had a parapet all the way around and the Plectrieity was so good but anything that they do to remove it from visibility is going to cut down on it. Ms. Griffin: I don't disagree with that and I am not opposed to it but I sat on the citizen advisory committee for the Lihu'e Town Core Urban Design Plan and we have these design overlays on Ekahi and Elua Street for streets off of Kahi` o Highway specifically for solar and stuff where they shouldn't be visible. They are on the baek and that' s why, don't get me wrong I am not opposed I am just you know we tend to be, it's not a word but "discussional". So I am just trying to see ways cause like I said on Akahi and Elua Street it' s very specific about not having panels and the same is true with the secretary standards. Now as we grapple with ways, especially on Kauai where our electricity is so high, in trying to find ways and a store like yours where you have got refrigerated and frozen the expense makes one quake. So I am not opposed to it. I am just trying to look at how we look at preservation and the national standards and apply them to this specific application. Mr. Helder: They probably got every square inch on it that they can do and they are still only getting 30% of what they are using. Anything that would cut back on that would make it less I would think. I don't know how they could do it. April S, 2012 K.H.P.R.C. Meeting Minutes Page 17 Ms. Aiu: That is the first question I asked. Mr Wichman: Under the circumstances I don't see how they could do any better. Mr. Helder: I don't either. Although yes don't fault you for asking though. Ms. Griffin: And in a minutes there may be something new here but what we got yesterday was showing only the western side which was why I went down. and looked. What you are saying it' s both sides of this structure. Mr. Phillips; yes I think if you guys have a complete plan you can open it to one of the separations that' s a top down view. Mr. Wichman: I think, Madame Chair, I think at this point we have recommendations. Chair: Anyone in the public that would like to talk? Ms. Griffin: You can come up here. Mr. Ted Blake: This store has a long history. . . Chair: State your name for the record please. Mi. Blake: My name is Ted Blake. I live in Koloa. Sueoka Store has a long history in Kaloa. We backed their plans for the renovation a couple of years ago. Unfortunately economy went south and the renovations were put on hold and you know we like to support them because they support the community and they have been a very strong part of our community. We just want to return their support. Chair: Thank you. Ms. Griffin: I have a motion. I move that we accept the plan with the recommendation that as a mitigating factor they, Sueoka, include something about the history of the store so that we have that in our records. And if there is any way to mitigate the view of these panels on the west side, that they do so. Chair: Can we get a second? Or do you went to add on? Or do you want. . . Mr. Wichman: I think the suggestion that Pat is making in one of the recommendations that there is a small panel with historical. Sueoka family. I think that is what she is saying. So essentially you know on a pdster board somewhere inside the store that you have the history of the family because it is something important. That building is very much a part of it. The more people know about it the better. I think in Pat's suggestion that you include some of the historical of your family within your store. Are you ok with that? April 5, 2012 K.H.P.R.C. Meeting Minutes Page 18 Mr. Sueoka: Yes, would it have to a specific Location? Mr. Wichman: No, no. It' s just a recommendation and I think that it would add the historical quality of Koloa and the Sueoka Family' s legacy. So with that, then I second it with the following preface that the KHPRC oommends the Sueoka family for working so hard on this . We know that you have done a really good. job. You have done the best you can with it and we wish you all the best. Second. Chair: All in favor? (Ayes - Santos, Aiu, Sheehan, Wichman & Griffin) Mr. Helder: I don't like that recommendation. I am having a problem with that really. But you have five so. Mr. Wichman: I think we are ok with it. Mr. Helder: Well if we are going we are pleased and we think they have done all that they can do but we are recommending that they do more. That' s a conflict and makes u look kind of goofy, literally. I mean it makes us look confused. Like we don't have a clear vision of it and if we don't then that probably needs to be looked at. Mr. Wichman: I am ok. The suggestion has been made. Are you ok with? Mr. Jung: It's been moved and acted. Mr. Wichman: We are good. Mr. Helder: It' s a done deal. Mr. Wichman: All those in favor? Chair: I think we said that, and we already had five. Alright thank you very much. Mr. Phillips: Thank you and I would just like to tell you that we did follow through with the State Historic Preservation and we sent them all these materials. They haven't made a decision but we expect them too. They really have got a back log. Mr. Wichman: They are waiting for us. Mr. Phillips: And we did approach the community association and today we got a letter from them endorsing the project. Chair: We got that. Mr. Phillips; You got the letter already? 4k. Ms. Sheehan: Thank you. Good luck. April 5, 2012 K.H.P.R.C. Meeting Minutes Page 19 SELECTION OF NEXT MEETING DATE AND AGENDA TOPICS The next KHPRC Meeting is scheduled on Thursday, April 5, 2012. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 5 : 16 p.m. Respectfully Submitted, nlee U. Jimenez Secretary Date: 4/27/ 12 March 18 , 2012 Kauai Historic Preservation Review Commission 4444 Rice Street Lihue , Hi . 96766 Dear Commissioners : We request nomination of the 1911 Hanapepe Bridge for historic preservation . A copy of our letter to the State Historic Preservation Division is enclosed . Your assistance in this matter will be greatly appreciated . Sincerely , El CD MAY 0 3 2012 February 21 , 2012 Ross Stephenson , PhD . State Historic Preservation Division Dept . of Land and Natural Resources Kakuhihewa Building 601 Kamokila Blvd . , Suite 555 Kapolei , HI 96707 Dear Dr . Stephenson : We wish to thank you ad Mike Gusha:rd for meeting with us at the 1911 Hanapepe Bridge on February 2 , 2012 . The purpose of this letter is to request nomination of the Hanapepe 1911 Bridge for historic preservation . Kauai , and especially Hanapepe , overwhelmingly support preservation of this bridge . A petition to this effect with over - 500 signatures was submitted to Mayor Bernard Carvalho . The 100th anniversary celebration of the bridge was held in March 2011. The turnout of citizens for the event clearly showed the strong support for preservation of the bridge . The petition states the desire of the people of. Hanapepe and others on Kauai . We do not want the bridge '.'. repaired " , we want it historically preserved . The bridge was built in 1911 . The walkway was added in 1927 - 1928 . The bridge has accommodated vehicle traffic from its construction , and still does . It has great historical significance because this bridge was the major connecting link between the east and west parts of the town as well as the west , south , east , and north parts of the entire island at its inception . ' It holds many memories of historic significance of the town of Hanapepe , one of the very few towns in the state of Hawaii which could actually merit being called historic „ Historically , the valley was a place where the Chinese immigrants cultivated rice paddies alongside the river and many of the Filipino plantation workers lived in houses that clung to cliffs following . the valley road . The town was built by non-. plantation immigrants , an independent lot who did not want to work on the plantations . The 1911 Hanapepe Bridge is a place for local people in the area to enjoy fishing , crabbing , and Just appreciating the beauty of the river , Sincerely , 1911 Bridge Committee of the Hanapepe Professional and Business Association Dorothea Hayashi ( Chairperson ) , Elsie 0.6dbey ; Carol Kanna , Georgia Lomosad , Dawn Traina over Contact Persons : ^ ( After March 15 ) Dorothea Hayashi ph . ( 808 ) 335 - 0096 P . O . Box 77 Hanapepe , HI , 96716 Elsie Godbey ph , ( 808 ) . 821 - 0447 335 Aina Mahi Pl . Kapaa , HI . 96746 Sumner Street Suite 620 1 N T E R N AT 1 0 N A L Honolulu, Hawaii 96817 Phone: (808) 531 -1308 Fax: (808) 521 -7348 www.ssfm.com March 30, 2012 SSFM 2006_173.000 TO: Planning Department r r f t. ° ,{ f') 7 ' n r n: County of Kauai 444 Rice Street Lihue, Kauai 96766 Attention: Mr. Michael Dahilig, Director SUBJECT: Historic Preservation Consultation on Kuhio Highway Safety improvements Project Dear Mr, Dahilig: The purpose of this letter is to inquire whether the County of Kauai including the Kauai Historic Preservation Commission would like informal or formal consultation on a State Department of Transportation maintenance project described below. The project limits are between mileposts 1 . 1 and 4.21 for a total distance of 3 . 1 miles. The project limits include the Hanalei Bridge which is on the National Register of Historic Places. Anticipated work includes replacement of missing or warn traffic signs, refreshing existing striping on shoulder edges. A flashing beacon. is proposed on the "Yield Ahead" signs on both sides of Hanalei Bridge, initially on a trial basis to determine its effectiveness. Raised pavement markers will be installed, as an alternative to milled rumble strips which were not favored by the community. In addition, new crosswalks will be added at Ching Young Village and at the Courthouse, and the existing crosswalk at Aku Road will be relocated to the south side of the intersection. The striping at the Post Office will be modified as a dashed double yellow. At Waioli Stream Bridge and at Waipa Stream Bridge, a "green" or "brown" guardrail will be installed at the bridge ends, but will not be attached to the bridge. At Waipa Stream Bridge, the existing reflector markers will be replaced with standard object markers in the south bound direction. The State Department of Transportation has been working with the Hanalei Roads Committee to discuss the measures described above. Conceptual plans are attached for your review. We wish to know if you would like to meet regarding this project either on-site or off-site. We would appreciate knowing if you have any concerns that require formal consultation. Your response within thirty days would be greatly appreciated. MAY 0 3 2012 F= Page 2 f .t E k ! AT I A L March 30, 2012 SSFM INTERNATIONAL, INC. I�/rt�•/jJ Calvin Mann, PMP Project Manager Email: cmann @ssfm. com Phone: (808) 356- 1271 Enclosure: Site Map cc: Mr. Fred Reyes, DOT Highways Division, Kauai t . : : AW I cS ,.AS;S0Cf. Kl'E.S,. NC . April 4, 2012 S e nt s Kauai Historic Preservation Review Commission , �.icia«'�ss:tY ► r , ,,si i Attention: Myles Hironaka Shranlee Jimenez RE: REVIEW FOR THE LIHU`E CIVIC CENTER SITE 9U SSiE:t:Y'J.Cl1U.Ny +, ii�i5LAj-rlAPA.E, IMPROVEMENTS, LIHU`E, KAUAI, HAWAII, 96766 F..:+xsczriiz'c? l?ircc=1�'3'r-s �lc<,vt TMK: 3-6-05:02, 03, 06, 27, 28 and 3-6-05: 1, 11, 30 t�ll�rt:i>� i' SE11r7:E.t �i 4'iccaFa �;sitderp: Dear Kauai Historic Preservation Review Commission: i'rfncipct Project Description: NV4.11CANK BRA The design services for the Lihu `e Civic Center Site Improvements shall focus on Cha-irman Emerdlu specific ADA construction project from the Lihu `e Civic Center Master Plan identified- by the County- and various community members consulted in the master plan process as A: sr� - crrS, priority projects. 1463 .S.CII 1" Ln Alc-I) srr }r". Initial work consisted of coordination with the ADA Commission on handicap R AY,MraND T,HIGA, ASUA. regulations/requirements to identify and target specific areas that needed to be improved. s ,rEr: is (:ur . A feasibility analysis, formulation of design concepts and development of schematic KUNI K,NISHMAWA,ASLA plans were completed next. The existing conditions of terrain, structures, and the A,.},> *ae character and type of surrounding improvements were all taken into account. Assoviale Once all preliminary data was gathered and analyzed, the following items were Kb-FrAUE;AA8060. E,rTl) ;All designed per the Lihu `e Civic Center Site Improvements MasterTlan (September 2007) :tss( ci aYe vision completed by PBR HAWAII: sd Yi`7:NIt-RAkA�,.E,;�SLA, U-116'AP • Provide re-striping of stalls in existing parking lots to accommodate ADA and Asi.odr a "Complete Streets" requirements. DACHE.NG DONG, 1A-T9;Al> Provide new signage within existing parking lots to accommodate ADA and Asm;itf "Complete Streets" requirements. + Repair existing landscape or provide--new landscape within and adjacent to existing parking lots based off hardscape reconfiguration due to ADA and "Complete Streets" requirements . HONOLULU OFFICE + Address storm water runoff within landscape areas by using Low Impact Design )ofi (LID). 1i++1�riEtt(:1• l;faw�ii'i.9&47:i-.1d8�. 1,6': (808) .121:,563) • Provide minor demolition and hardscape construction adjacent to existing parking E;.,,,;,;}, s>Saa 7 inGljUt#13tti'Ai..C(,s=1 lots to accommodate ADA and Complete Streets requirements. • Provide ADA access from Rice Street, along Umi Street, and connect to the KAlaO,.r, OFFICE Lihu `e Health Center. Provide new sidewalks where necessary. Provide ADA access from Rice Street to the Pi `ikoi Building and to the Historic iiu;id(xY� x�.}.Y�>.:i, 113 WII County Building. Provide new sidewalks and detectable crosswalks where I�x: { ;7ff) ;: • :r :} necessary. • Provide an ADA .accessible walkway from the Bus shelter on Hardy Street to the State Office Building. Provide new sidewalks where necessary to accommodate the "Complete Streets" criteria. Af MAY 03 2012 It ANllN IN i AN1) S CA11 t;AKC11 IT : ir:TU 21 1: N V ) 1W. N AI I, N 'I' A i c `I' 1.1 '() I Ii 1: LTI "I' I l 1. 1 x -1' 4 tt F Ikm IT1A.1 ;\: ti April 4, 2012 Kauai Historic Preservation Review Commission RE: REVIEW FOR THE LIHU `E CIVIC CENTER SITE IMPROVEMENTS, LIHU `E, KAUAI, HAWAII, 96766 TMK: 3-6-05:02, 03, 06, 27, 28 AND 3-6-05 : 1 , 11 , 30 Page 2 Overseeing Agency: Department of Public Works, County of Kauai, State o£ Hawaii Per the SHPD letters dated July 25 , 2007 and September 13, 2007, regarding the Draft Environmental Assessment (EA,) for the Lihu `e Civic Center Site Improvements Master Plan, it has been acknowledged that no historic properties will be affected because intensive cultivation has altered the land that residential development/urbanization has altered the land, and that previous grubbing/grading has altered the land . Copy of Letters included. Per the SHPD letter dated September 19, 2011 regarding the Lihu `e Civic Center Improvements construction plan set, it has been acknowledged that no historic properties will be affected. Copy of letter included. Sincerely, PBR HAWAII Scott Murakami, ASLA, LEED AP Associate / Landscape Architect Attachment: Lihu`e Civic Center Site Improvements Set — 100% submittal. (Includes "Complete.Streets" improvements and no Biwa Street improvements.) 0:Uob22\2281 .03 I.hue Civic Center ADA - Additional Services\Approval Lerters\Kauai Tlistoric RevieMBL-42 20124-4.docx MIL&A A. Sm AM W N" 01),41'�t R it wwf iN'_'zi VXM -mla STATE-OF HAWAII DEPARTMENT OFIAND AN RINATIMAL RESOURCE.-S R C VED ,RVATIQN (XVISK)N El (w]. KAMOKILA. BOULEVARD'.RoOm �z�s KAPQU-;I, HAWAII 947.07 AUGI 0 a '1007 AdV215,2007 1 t? PBR" Hawag-i DOC. NQV 0761NM-3 9 . Svie' 65Q rclaaeolo }` 3 Dear Its. YU0.11. summicT! 'OUbfic. RvOe*- DEA Cmin.tv Of Kau' ax 1. Di partmem) Libut Civic Center SKe 1provements Master :Plalv ITM K: f 03106i. 11 , 27tPU mad 3W till .Ving' Pedosriian s ,a : .Pvtk N Y W the DEA' flic, afca . iris been heavilhi- niodified by urbarf-developmetitand moo 11drove, en't � will reQ0ire: mJII0'I': 11d rove, grading', . W& bel-jew that `'no bistoric ro. ernes N01 be aff6eted." bc6aus6: 111talsive, cilltly.atioft ha altdred the, land % Res idintia] development/urbanization has. altered -the. land 'InI Prcivious grubbiliegradiri) has altered the Mild :El An- aacpped archaeological inv' enkgy survey (AIS) fbundno .historio pr6perfies 0. JPD previously reviewed this proiM ajid m Itigzation has been. completed Other.: In the event that Ilistoric resources, incl.udbia I.itiman 1;k&.16W remains.; Art identified durinb roptin constructioll activitic.& till woe k. needs to- cease in the. imniedicatc.; vicillit)-r of the find, the find needs to be prote6fed. fropi addifi(AM dMurbandq, and .the State Historic Preservation: Division, KaudiSectioil.i needs to lie contacted immed iately. at, (809%) 742�703 39 , Aloha, ]a de : %4'ine.n. diiiinistralbr I - I-J. st or' 1c .Prcwrvatlon Division NM : April 4, 2012 Kauai Historic Preservation Review Commission RE: REVIEW FOR THE LIHU `E CIVIC CENTER SITE IMPROVEMENTS, LIHU`E, KA.UA `I,. HAWAI `l, 96766 TMK: 3-6-05:02, 03, 06, 27, 28 AND 3-6=05 : 1 , 11 , 30 Page 2 Overseeing Agenc: Department of Public Works, County of Kauai, State of Hawaii Per the SHPD letters dated July 25, 2007 and September 13 , 2007, regarding the Draft Environmental. Assessment (EA) for the Lzhu `e Civic Center Site Improvements Master Plan, it has been acknowledged that no historic properties will be affected because intensive cultivation has altered the land that residential development/urbanization has altered the land, and that previous grubbing/grading has altered the Land . Copy of Letters included. Per the SHPD letter dated September 19, 2011 regarding the Lihu `e Civic Center Improvements construction plan set, it has been acknowledged that no historic properties will be affected. Copy of letter included. Sincerely, PBR HAWAII Scott Murakami, ASLA, LEED AP Associate / Landscape Architect Attachment: Uzhu`e Civic Center Site Improvements Set — 100%o submittal. (Includes "Complete Streets" improvements and no `Eiwa Street improvements.) 0:ldob22\2281 .03 Liliue Civic Center A.DA : Additional Services\Approval l..ettes\Kauai Ritoric Review\SLr02 2012-4-4.doex Lih70A LIIVGLE ial M N. 7 cTrnm =K rV 0G%P 0ROFHAWM •%�'��. tB Lk A. 's9 Mtv Ca.4rt .x� D RA OA"OTe ANO AND KATULRLWUACYS _j ?, h Fsy r ro4DAY.97ON ONWATYRRESOURCRbW+A0C11@tl' xea a KAWA HAru G ♦^� :<�... X'f' Y;� � �r >$ N;• DFPIIrYDDLECSOA`WAiEA . AQUATICRMURCB A +. '.Y}4�• y`;fi' DOATIND AND OCIM RLCMAm"ON ••.N". BUREAU OA OONVEYANM C )MdL WOXONWATM RMUr.C3DLWAOf]dDtr ' STATE OF HAWAII � r°"�r 'sr+M 0(5iY�4 rOPZMY RAND WMDL E DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURALRESOURCES ULM=rXZ3MVAM0N KADOOLAWZWAMAr MVELv1M=H LAW STATE HISTORIC PRESERVATION DIVISION SrATBrA W; 601 KAMOKILABOULEVARU, ROOM 555 KAPOIXI, HAWAII 96707 September 13 , 2007 Attn: Ms. Mini Yuen, Associate LOG NO: 2007.2537 PBR Hawaii DOC NO: 0709AL15 1001 Bishop Street Architecture ASB Tower, Suite 650 Archaeology Honolulu, Hawaii 96813 Dear Ms. Y. SUBJECT: Department of Health Draft Environmental Assessment (DE A) Review ]Pursuant to EIS Law (Hawai' i Revised Statutes, Chapter 343) Pursuant to EIS Rules (Administrative Rules, Title 1.1, Chapter 200) L1hue Civic Center Site Improvements Master-Plan Lihue, Kauai Island TMK: 3-6-05: 91, 02, 03, 06, 11, 27, 28, 30 -and Portions of Rice Street, Hardy Street, Eiwa Street, `Umi Street, Kuhio Hwy., Kaumuali' i Hwy. Thank you for your submittal, received August 10, 2007 at our Oahu Office. The project proposal, entitled Lahue Civic Center Site Improvements Master Plan: Draft .Environmental Assessment, details improvements to the 16-•acre site of the historic town Civic Center. The site area includes the boundaries of the 1.1hue Civic Center Historic District, listed on the State (9/21/81 ) and National Registers of Historic Places (12/7/81) for its architectural and political significance. Contributing members of the historic district include the City Building, City Building Annex, City Courthouse, and adjacent park, The SHPD' s Historic Site Review concurs with a determination of FONSI (Finding of No Signify ant Impact) regarding the submitted proposal. Because the site in question consists of heavily urbanized land, there is no anticipated impact on known archaeological resources. Furthermore, the proposed improvements do not adversely affect any historic structures, listed or otherwise. The SHPD' s only recommendation is that new plantings not obstruct the immediate visual vista of the primary facades of the listed buildings. PBR Hawau LOG NO: 2007.2537 Attn: Ms. Kimi Yuen DOC NO : 0709AL15 Page 2 of 2 Thank you for the opportunity to consult on this project. Should- you have any further architectural questions or concerns please contact Dr. Astrid_.Liverman in our Oahu office at (808) 692-8032. Regarding archaeological matters, please contact Nancy McMahon in Kaua'i at (808) 742-7033 . Aloha, a A. Chinen, Administrator State Historic Preservation Division AMBL J en c: Dept of Public Works, Kauai, 444 Rice St, Suite 175, Lzhu'e, Hawai 'i 96766, Attn : Mr. Douglas Haigh, Building Division Chief Dept of Public Works, Kauai, 444 Rice St, Suite 275, Uhu ' e, Hawai'i 96766, Attn: Mr. Donald Fujimoto, County Engineer Office of Environmental Quality Control, 23.5 South Beretania Street, Suite 702, Honolulu, Hawai'i-96813 \VILLIAM J. AILA, JR. �1. NRIL ABERCROMRIB COM"SSI NFOt WATMRl URCLMANAOI:MWF GOVERNOR OF HAWAII GUY H. KAULUKUKIiI t a FrnsTDrrtrry x ' WILLIAM-M.TAM DI.FUCY DIRECTOR •WATER fa', _ a APUA• IC RMOURCM Y, aw.bYS"y '-0 WATING A�W OCEAN RECREA31ON v; _ COMMISSION ON WATER AGSOU T RCEMANAGEMC CONSERVATION AM COASTAi.LANDS CONSERVATION ANDRESOVRCES QNFORCL 040 STATE O7 HAWAII rKQ01=um. �},; , DEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES I`ORESIR PRM VAT1r `°TGs t }tiS ISIAN RESERVATION " t nHOnuwErsuNaRLSeevEeo tinssroN Lnxty HISTORIC`PRESERVATION DIVISION $TATrPAM$ KAHLIMHEWA BUILDING 601 KAMOKILA BLVD, K.APOLE1 HI 96706 DATE: September 19, 2011 LOG: 2011 .2501 DOC: 1109AW 17 TO: Scott Murakami PBR Hawaii ASB Tower, Suite 650 1001 Bishop Street Honolulu, Hawaii 96813 SUBJECT: Section 6E-$ Historic Preservation Review Project: Lihue Civic Center Site Improvements Building Owner: County of Kauai Locafion0 Lihue Civic Center Tax Map Key: (4) 3-6-005:001,002,006;011 ,027,028,030 This letter is in response to correspondence dated September 8, 2011, received by our office electronically on September 9, 2011 regarding the proposed Lihue Civic Center Site Improvements project. The project is being undertaken to improve ADA accessibility and will include restriping of stalls, new signage, repair of and new landscaping, and genera.LADA access. The area of potential effect (APE) is the designated four (4) work areas which consist primarily of parking lots. The Kauai Civic Center Historic District has been listed on the National Register of Historic Places (30-11-9351) since 1981 and includes the County Courthouse, the County. Building and`Annex, and a park — all of which are located within one block in the heart of downtown Lihue. Although there are various historic structures-in the general vicinity of the mork, there is no work to the structures and no additional paving of existing landscaped areas. Based upon the information provided, the project will not affect historic property. Any questions should be addressed to Angie Westfall, SHPD Architecture Branch Chief, at (808) 692-8032 or angie.r.westfall@hawaii.gov. Mahalo for the opportunity to comment. Angie Westfall Architecture Branch Chief, Hawaii Historic Preservation Division In the event that historic resources, including human skeletal remains, lava tubes, and lava blisters/bubbles are identified at any time, all work should cease in the immediate vicinity of the find, the find should be protected fi am additional disturbance, and the State Historic Preservation Division should be contacted immediately at (808) 692- 8015. U16 Depar Zo Hawaii Federal-Rid Division 300 Ala Moana Blvd, Rm 3-306 7 d rar�ao rtalion Box 50206 Federal Highway Apri! 24, 2012 Honolulu , Hawaii 96850 Administration Phone: (808) 541 -2700 Fax: (808) 541 -2704 In Reply Refer To : HDA RI Mr. Michael Dahlig Director Planning Department, County of Kauai 4444 Rice Street, Suite 473 Uhu `e, HI 96766 Subject: Preliminary Bridge Railing Design Options National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA) Section 106 Consultation Kaumuali `i Highway, Uhu `e Mill Bridge to Rice Street Federal Aid Project Na. ARR-050- 1 (036), Lihu `e, Island of Kauai, State of Hawaii Dear Mr. Dahlig: We request to be included on the Kauai Historic Preservation Review Commission' s (KHPRC) May 3, 2012 public meeting agenda to presegt preliminary bridge railing design options for planned, improvements to the Lihu `e Mill Bridge and Ho `omana Road. The following information is provided in compliance with the Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) among the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) and the Hawaii State Historic Preservation Officer (SHPO) regarding the replacement of the steel railings on Uhu `e> Mill Bridge for the improvements to Kaumuali ` i Highway, Lihu `e Mill Bridge to Rice Street, Federal Aid Project No. ARR-050- 1 (036). A copy of the MOA is enclosed. As part of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (Recovery Act), the FHWA is funding the HDOT Kaumuali i Highway, L-ihu `e Mill Bridge to Rice Street project. The existing Lihu `e Mill Bridge is non-conforming with current highway standards and no longer provides sufficient capacity to meet traffic demands on Kaumuali `i Highway. The HDOT plans to rehabilitate the existing bridge to carry two lanes of east-bound traffic and to construct a new bridge span on the rnauka side to carry two lanes of west-bound traffic. Rehabilitation of the existing Uhu `e Mill Bridge will involve demolition of the existing bridge railings and deck, construction of a new deck approximately 10 feet wider than existing, and construction of new crash-rated bridge railings. In addition, construction of the new bridge span and approach to carry west-bound traffic will require demolition of approximately 55 linear feet of the concrete guardrails on Ho `omana Road (30 if on the east side and 25 If on the west side). Planned bridge improvements will be designed and constructed to meet current safety standards set by the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO), the FHWA , and the HDOT. In addition to these standards and in compliance with the MOA , pe 03 2012 2 the HDOT is evaluating bridge railing design options that take into account the characteristics that contribute to the historic significance of the Lihu `e Mill Bridge and Ho `omana Road Overpass, as described below. Lihu `e Mill Bridle The LThu `e Mill Bridge was constructed by the Territorial Highway Department in 1936 to provide grade-separation between the Kauai Belt Road and the railroad alignment leading to the Lihu `e Sugar Mill. The bridge was designed by William R. Bartels, the chief designer for the Territorial Highway Department, and was constructed under the supervision of Robert Belt. The steel portions of the bridge were manufactured by the U. S . Steel Products Company / American Bridge Company. The bridge was constructed by the Hawaiian Contracting Company, Ltd. According to the State of Hawaii Historic Bridge Inventory and Evaluation (May 1995), the bridge is one of only two steel stringer grade separations constructed in the State. The materials used for the bridge are original, and no reconstruction or major repair to the bridge has been undertaken since the bridge was constructed. The Lihu `e Mill Bridge is eligible under the following National Register Criteria for evaluating historical significance: Criterion A — (Structures) that are associated with events that have made a significant contribution to the broad patterns of our history; Thf. Llbu `e Mill Bridge is eligible under Criterion A for its contribution to the development of Kaua` i's plantation economy. The steel stringer bridge grade separation contributed to the economic development of the island by providing economical transportation to the trill for the sugar cane plantations in the Lihu `e region. It was the only bridge on Kauai to use U. S . Works Program Grade Crossing funds, which were allocated to eliminate hazards at RR crossings and did not require a local match. Criterion C — (Structures) that embody dhe distinctive characteristics of a type, period, or method of construction, or that represent the work of a master, or that possess high artistic values, or that represent a significant and distinguishable entity whose components may lack individual distinction. The Lihu `e Mill Bridge is eligible under Criterion C as an unusual structural type with steel stringers and a concrete deck. The bridge is ope of two examples of steel stringer bridge construction in Hawaii . The bridge railings and posts are constructed in a simple art deco style formed by a design of smaller projecting rectangles on the face of each post. The pattern of thin steel rails and thick concrete posts is also unusual and creates an artistic value for this bridge. Under Criterion C, the bridge is also considered to be the work of a master, William R. Bartels, whose work characteristically used the latest technology and involved a high degree of engineering complexity while possessing a refined aesthetic . sensibility. Preliminary Railing Options Three preliminary bridge railing design options foi: the Lihu `e Mill Bridge are presented for your comment. The existing bridge railing design cannot be constructed to meet federal guidelines for crash-tested bridge railings . In response to this constraint, preliminary options being considered include an alternative "period" railing design that meets federal crash standards, and two options 3 that replicate the existing railing design as an aesthetic pedestrian railing and enclose the vehicle travelway with crash-tested safety barriers. The three options are described below and illustrated in the enclosed exhibits. Option 1 consists of one railing element: (1) a Texas Type "T-411 " railing would be installed on the outer and median edges of both the existing and planned bridge spans. This railing type meets federal guidelines for crash-tested bridge railings. This railing option does not reproduce the existing bridge railing design, but is being considered based on design elements that evoke period-appropriate, early 19'h century bridge design. Option 2 consists of three railing elements: (i) an aesthetic pedestrian railing constructed to match the existing bridge railing design would be installed on the outer edge of both bridge spans ; (ii) a crash-tested, curb-mounted bridge rail would be installed on the edge of the sidewalks to protect pedestrians` from vehicles in the travelway; and, (iii) a crash- tested single-slope concrete barrier would be constructed at the median edge of both bridge spans. Option 3 consists of two railing elements: (i) an aesthetic pedestrian railing constructed to match the existing bridge railing design would be installed on the outer edge of both bridge spans, and, (ii) a crash-tested, curb-mounted 3-rail steel bridge railing would be installed on the edge of the sidewalks to protect pedestrians from vehicles in the travelway, and at the median edge of both bridge spans. Ho `omana Road Ho`omana Road was constructed in 1928 by the Lihu `e Plantation to provide an overpass over a railroad alignment between upslope fields and Lihu `e Sugar Mill. The original design and materials of the Ho `omana Road overpass structure and guardrails have not been altered since their original construction ; however, the railroad is no longer in existence. The guard rails are constructed of cast an-place concrete. The design consists of solid, thick walls without openings, approximately 30 to 36 inches tally 8 inches wide at the top, with a beveled edge at the bottom that flares to a width at the base of approximately 12 inches. The solid face of the guardrail is decorated with a horizontal, rectangular inset relief pattern approximately 1;0 inches tall by 10 feet in length. According to the Historic Bridge inventory, the historic quality, or feel , of this bridge is derived largely from its narrow width and short sight lines . It is evaluated to have high integrity due to the original condition with respect to location , design, material, and workmanship. The Ho `omana Road Overpass is eligible under the following National Register Criteria for evaluating historical significance: Criterion A - (Structures) that are associated with events that have made a significant contribution to the broad pgtterns of our history; The Ho `omana Road Overpass is eligible under Criterion A for its contribution to the development of Kaua`i ' s plantation economy. The bridge was built by Lihu `e Plantation to eliminate a grade crossing when they constructed a new railroad line from their mauka fields to the mill . The project was a significant event not only due to the shortening of the Gaul distance, a 4 but also because th6 new bridge eliminated a grade crossing. The bridge is also significant for its uni.rsual history as the only bridge in the Historic Bridge Inventory: Island of Kauai (Spencer Mason Architects 1989) known to be built without county, state or federal funds. Criterion C — (Structures) that embody the distinctive characteristics of a type, period, or method of constructl'on, or that represent the work of a master, or that possess high artistic values, or that represent a significant and distinguishable entity whose components may lack individual distinction. The Hoomana Road Overpass is eligible under Criterion C due to the distinctive formwork which exhibits complex engineering and some artistic effort in the paneled effect of the railing. It is a distinguishable entity because it is one of only two bridges on the island that incorporate a lower curved approach rail similar to the bridge parapets, and is unusual as one of only tl� o bridges remaining that were originally built as railroad crossings. It is an excellent example of its period due to the quality of the concrete at the abutments. Construction of the new bridge span and approach to carry west-bound traffic will require demolition of approximately 55 linear feet of the concrete guardrails on Ho `omana Road, including 30 If on the east side and 251f on the west side. A new guardrail segment, approximately 35 If in length, will be constructed on the east side of Ho`omana Road and tied into the existing railing. The new railing will be constructed to match the design of the original guardrail . Upon project completion, Ho`omana Road will be converted for use as a pedestrian and bicycle access way. Motor vehicle access will be blocked from Kaumuali `i Highway. The new guardrail segment on the east side will be incorporated into a shared-use pathway transition between the sidewalk on Kaumuali `i Highway and Ho `omana Road. The following enclosures are provided for your reference: « Exhibit showing key railing details of the existing Lihu `e Mill Bridge. o Three exhibits illustrating Preliminary Design Options I through 3 . �► Exhibit illustrating potential impacts to the Ho`omana Road guardrails . We appreciate your consultation on this important transportation project. Please contact me at (808) 541 -2305 'Should you have any questions. Sincerely Yours , Pat V . Phung, P.E. Lead Civil Engineer cc: Raymond 1. McCormick, HDOT, with enclosures Ross Stephenson, State Historic Preservation Division, with enclosures Klersten Faulkner, Historic Hawaii Foundation, with enclosures James Niermann, R.M. Towill Corporation, without enclosures Preliminary Bridge Railing Design Options National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA) Section 106 Consultation Kaumuali `i Highway, Lz-hu `e Mill Bridge to Rice Street Federal Aid Project No. ARR-050-1 (036), Lfhu `e, Island of Kauai, State of Hawai `i The following information is provided in compliance with the Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) among the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) and the Hawaii State Historic Preservation Officer (SHPO) regarding the replacement of the steel railings on Llhu ` e Mill Bridge for the improvements to Kaumuali` i Highway, Lihu` e Mill Bridge to Rice Street, Federal Aid Project No. ARR-050- 1 (036). A copy of the MOA is attached. As part of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (Recovery Act), the FHWA is funding the SDOT Kaumuali ` i Highway, Lihu` e Mill Bridge to Rice Street project. The existing Lihu`e Mill Bridge is non-conforming with current highway standards and no longer provides sufficient capacity to meet traffic demands on Kaumuali ` i Highway. The SDOT-H plans to rehabilitate the existing bridge to carry two lanes of east-bound traffic and to construct a new bridge span on the mauka side to carry two lanes of west-bound traffic. Rehabilitation of the existing Lthu`e Mill Bridge will involve demolition of the existing bridge railings and deck, construction of a new deck approximately 10 feet wider than existing, and construction of new crash-rated bridge railings . In addition, construction of the new bridge span and approach to carry west-bound traffic will require demolition of approximately 55 linear feet of the concrete guardrails on Ho ` omana Road (30 If on the east side and 25 if on the west side). Planned bridge improvements will be designed and constructed to meet current safety standards set by the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO), FHWA, and SDOT-H. In addition to these standards and in compliance with the MOA, SDOT-H is evaluating bridge railing design options that take into account the characteristics that contribute to the historic significance of the Lihu` e Mill Bridge and Ho` omana Road Overpass, as described below. Llhu`e Mill Bridge The Lihu ` e Mill Bridge was constructed by the Territorial Highway Department in 1936 to provide grade-separation between the Kauai Belt Road and the railroad alignment leading to the Lihu` e Sugar Mill. The bridge was designed by William R. Bartels, the chief designer for the Territorial Highway Department, and was constructed under the supervision of Robert Belt. The steel portions of the bridge were manufactured by the U . S . Steel Products Company / American Bridge Company . The bridge was constructed by the Hawaiian Contracting Company, Ltd. According to the State of Hawaii Historic Bridge Inventory and Evaluation (May 1996), the bridge is one of only two steel stringer grade separations constructed in the State. The materials used for the bridge are original, and no reconstruction or major repair to the bridge has been undertaken since the bridge was constructed. KHPRC Meeting - May 03 , 2012 1 MAY 0 3 2012 Preliminary Bridge Railing Design Options National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA) Section 106 Consultation Kaumuali `i Highway, Lahu `e Mill Bridge to Rice Street Federal Aid Project No. ARR-0504 (036), Lfhu `e, Island of Kaua `i, State of Hawai `i The Lihu` e Mill Bridge is eligible under the following National Register Criteria for evaluating historical significance : Criterion A — (Structures) that are associated with events that have made a significant contribution to the broad patterns of our history; The I;hu` e Mill Bridge is eligible under Criterion A for its contribution to the development of Kaua` is plantation economy. The steel stringer bridge grade separation contributed to the economic development of the island by providing economical transportation to the mill for the sugar cane plantations in the Lfhu`e region. It was the only bridge on Kauai to use U. S. Works Program Grade Crossing funds, which were allocated to eliminate hazards at RR crossings and did not require a local match. Criterion C — (Structures) that embody the distinctive characteristics of a type, period, or method of construction, or that represent the work of a master, or that possess high artistic values, or that represent a significant and distinguishable entity whose components may lack individual distinction. The Lihu `e Mill Bridge is eligible under Criterion C as an unusual structural type with steel stringers and a concrete deck. The bridge is one of two examples of steel stringer bridge construction in Hawaii. The bridge railings and posts are constructed in a simple art deco style formed by a design of smaller projecting rectangles on the face of each post. The pattern of thin steel rails and thick concrete posts is also unusual and creates an artistic value for this bridge. Under Criterion C, the bridge is also considered to be the work of a master, William R. Bartels, whose work characteristically used the latest technology and involved a high degree of engineering complexity while possessing a refined aesthetic sensibility. Preliminary Railing Options Three preliminary bridge railing design options for the Lihu` e Mill Bridge are presented for your comment. The existing bridge railing design cannot be constructed to meet federal guidelines for crash-tested bridge railings. In response to this constraint, preliminary options being considered include an alternative "period" railing design that meets federal crash standards, and two options that replicate the existing railing design as an aesthetic pedestrian railing and enclose the vehicle travelway with crash-tested safety barriers. The three options are described below and illustrated in the enclosed exhibits. Option 1 consists of one railing element: (i) a Texas Type "T-411 " railing would be installed on the outer and median edges of both the existing and planned bridge spans . This railing type meets federal guidelines for crash-tested bridge railings . This railing option does not reproduce the existing bridge railing design, but is being considered based on design elements that evoke period-appropriate, early I9th century bridge design . KHPRC Meeting - May 03, 2012 2 Preliminary Bridge Railing Design Options National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA) Section 106 Consultation Kaumuali `i Highway, Lihu `e Mill Bridge to Rice Street Federal Aid Project No. ARR-050-I (036), Lihu `e, .Island of Kaua `i, State of Hawai `i Option 2 consists of three railing elements : (i) an aesthetic pedestrian railing constructed to match the existing bridge railing design would be installed on the outer edge of both bridge spans; (ii) a crash-tested, curb-mounted bridge rail would be installed on the edge of the sidewalk to protect pedestrians from vehicles in the travelway; and, (iii) a crash- tested single-slope concrete barrier would be constructed at the median edge of both bridge spans. Option 3 consists of two railing elements : (i) an aesthetic pedestrian railing constructed to match the existing bridge railing design would be installed on the outer edge of both bridge spans; and, (ii) a crash-tested, curb-mounted 3-rail steel bridge railing would be installed on the edge of the sidewalk to protect pedestrians from vehicles in the travelway, and at the median edge of both bridge spans. Ho` omana Road Ho` omana Road was constructed in 1928 by the Lihu` e Plantation to provide an overpass over a railroad alignment between upslope fields and Lihu` e Sugar Mill . The original design and materials of the Ho` omana Road overpass structure and guardrails have not been altered since their original construction, however the railroad is no longer in existence. The guard rails are constructed of cast-in-place concrete. The design consists of solid, thick walls without openings, approximately 30 to 36 inches tall, 8 inches wide at the top, with a beveled edge at the bottom that flares to a width at the base of approximately 12 inches . The solid face of the guardrail is decorated with a horizontal, rectangular inset relief pattern approximately 10 inches tall by 10 feet in length. According to the Historic Bridge inventory, the historic quality, or feel, of this bridge is derived largely from its narrow width and short sight lines. It is evaluated to have high integrity due to the original condition with respect to location, design, material, and workmanship. The Ho`omana Road Overpass is eligible under the following National Register Criteria for evaluating historical significance: Criterion A --- (Structures) that are associated with events that have made a significant contribution to the broad patterns of our history; The Ho` omana Road Overpass is eligible under Criterion A for its contribution to the development of Kaua` i's plantation economy. The bridge was built by Lihu`e Plantation to eliminate a grade crossing when they constructed a new railroad line from their mauka fields to the mill . The project was a significant event not only due to the shortening of the haul distance, but also because the new bridge eliminated a grade crossing. The bridge is also significant for its unusual history as the only bridge in the Historic Bridge Inventory: Island of Kauai (Spencer Mason Architects 1989) known to be built without County, State or Federal funds. KHPRC Meeting - May 03, 2012 3 Preliminary Bridge Railing Design Options National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA) Section 106 Consultation Kaumuali `i Highway, Lihu `e Mill Bridge to Rice Street Federal Aid Project No. ARR-0504 (036), Lahu `e, Island of Kaua `i, State of Hawai `i Criterion C — (Structures) that embody the distinctive characteristics of a type, period, or method of construction, or that represent the work of a master, or that possess high artistic values, or that represent a significant and distinguishable entity whose components may lack individual distinction. The Hoomana Road Overpass is eligible under Criterion C due to the distinctive formwork which exhibits complex engineering and some artistic effort in the paneled effect of the railing. It is a distinguishable entity because it is one of only two bridges on the island that incorporate a lower curved approach rail similar to the bridge parapets, and is unusual as one of only two bridges remaining that were originally built as railroad crossings. It is an excellent example of its period due to the quality of the concrete at the abutments. Construction of the new bridge span and approach to carry west-bound traffic will require demolition of approximately 55 linear feet of the concrete guardrails on Ho` omana Road, including 301f on the east side and 25 if on the west side. A new guardrail segment, approximately 35 If in length, will be constructed on the east side of Ho` omana Road and tied into the existing railing. The new railing will be constructed to snatch the design of the original guardrail . Upon project completion, Ho` omana Road will be converted for use as a pedestrian and bicycle access way. Motor vehicle access will be blocked from Kaumuali ` i Highway . The new guardrail segment on the east side will be incorporated into a shared-use pathway transition between the sidewalk on Kaumuali` i Highway and Ho`omana Road. The following enclosures are provided for your reference: • Exhibit showing key railing details of the existing Lihu` e Mill Bridge. • Three exhibits illustrating Preliminary Design Options I through 3 . • Exhibit illustrating potential impacts to the Ho` omana Road guardrails. KHPRC Meeting - May 03 , 2012 4 MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT Among the FEDERAL HIGHWAY ADMMSTRATION and the HAWAII S'P'ATE HISTORIC PRES9RVATION OFFICER Regarding the Replacement of the Steel Railings an Lihue Mill Bridge For the Improvements to Kaumualii Highway, Lihue to West of Maluhia Road Project No. ARR-0504 (036) WHEREAS, the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) has determined that Lihue Mill Bridge located on Kaumualii Highway over Nawiliwili Stream in the Lihue District on the island of Kauai is eligible for inclusion in the National Register of Historicr Places (ATIi, m), and that the replacement of its substandard steel railings with railings that meet current safety standards and the widening of its bridge deck will have an adverse effect and FHWA has consulted with the Hawaii State Historic Preservation Officer (SHPO) and the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation (Council) pursuant to 36 CFR Part 800, regulations implefneriting Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act (16 U.S.C. 470f); and WIAS, the State;:of Hawaii Bartment of T nation; 11 ranspo (HDOT) partscrpated in the consultation end the FHWA'has invited`the HDOT to sign this Mernorandurn of Agreement (MOA) as an inv,$ted signatory' in accordance with 36 CFR 800.6 (c); and WHEREAS, FHWA has notified the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation (ACHP) of FHWA's adverse effect determination and the ACHP has chosen not to participate in the consultation; and WHEREAS, the FHWA, the Hawaii SHPO, and the HDOT have agreed that alternatives to the replacement of the railings have been considered and found neither feasible nor prudent. NOW, THEREFOIII.'lr, the FHWA and the Hawaii SHPO agree that the replacement of the railings and the widening of the bridge deck shall be impleme rated in accordance with the following stipulations in order to take into account such action's effect on historic properties. STIPULATIONS FHWA will enqum that the following measures are implemented. 1 . Prior to the replacement of the steel rmilings and the widening of the bridge deck of Lihue Mill Bridge (the undertaking), the HDOT shall submit photo.documentation and written documentation of the bridge using Historic American Building Survey (NABS) standards, Documentation Level III to the following agencies: (1 ) Hawaii SHPO; and (2) FHV A Hawaii Division 20 The stipulated photographic documentation shall consist of photographs produced on 8" x 10" fiber based paper prints from 4" x S" Tri-X negatives. Both negatives and prints shall be processed w rith archival quality control methods. In addition, electronic copies of the Photographs will be provided. The photographic documentation shall be coordinated with SHPO. 3. The FHWA shall submit a copy of the executed MOA to the Council with the appropriate documentation pursuant to 36 CPR Section 800. 11 prior to the undertaking. 4, The Kauai Historic Preservation Review Commission shall be given the opportunity to provide comments on the design of the undertaking at the preliminary and pre-final stages, and shall be asked to concur on the design during these stages. 5. Should a party to this agreement object within 30 days to any items submitted pursuant to this agreement, the FHWA shall consult with the objecting party to resolve the objection. If the FHWA determines that the objection cannot be resolved, the FHWA shall request comments of the Council pursuant to 36 CFR Section 800.9. Any Council comment provided in response to such a request will be taken into account by the FHWA with reference only to the subject of the dispute; the FHWA's responsibility to carry out all actions under this agreement that are not the subjects of the dispute will remain unchanged. 64 Any party to this MOA may request that it be amended, whereupon the parties shall consult in accordance with 36 CFR Section 800 to consider such amendment. 74 Should the undertaking not take place within five (5) years of the executed MOA, the parties shall consult in accordance with 36 CFR Section 800 4o determine whether amendments should be considered. Execution of this MOA by the fHWA and the Hawaii SHPO, and implementation of its terns shall be evidence that FHWA has afforded the Council the opportunity to comment on the project entitled, "Kaumualii High, Uhue Mill Bridge to Rice Street, Project No. ARR- 050-1 (036)" and its effects on historic 1 11 111. ._ i . properti , A&I.I iat .FHWA has. takeninto accottnt..the,eff",of the undertaking on Lthue-Mill Bridge.. FEDERAL HIGHWAY ADMINISTRATION 1 12 f - By: aLesovw� Date: _ I 0. r ABRAHAM Y. WONG Division Administrator DEPARTMENT OF LANDS AND NATURAL RESOURCES HAWAII STATE HISTORIC PRESERVATION OFFICER By: 41 .��--- _ Date: WILUAM J. AIL.A, JR. Chairperson INVITED SIGNATORY* STATE OF HAWAII DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPCiRTATION By: Date: GLENN OKIMOTO, Ph.D. Director of Transportation Shanlee Jimenez From . santo giorgio [santo @dckauai . com] Sent: Thursday, April 26 , 2012 4:51 PM To: Shanlee Jimenez Cc: tobey @dckauai .com; mark @mindsoul. com ; osiris@theresonanceproject.org Subject: Kilauea Plantation Manager Residence Attachments : Kilauea Plantation Manager Residence . pptx; THE RESONANCE PROJECT FOUNDATION LAND SUMMARY.docx Aloha Shanlee, It was nice talking with you earlier. Per our conversation � will make sure that Gary brings in 3 copies on 11x17 of the attached power point presentation to your meeting next week. Let me know if you think there is anything we could add . We are happy to provide you with additional information if r ecessary. Also attached is an overview from the new owners on their project. Let me say it is very exciting to be a part of such a venture ! As you know we would like to get on the Kauai Historic Preservation Review Commission's agenda next Thursday. I understand that they only meet once a month and some of the repair we need to perform on the house is immediate, ( leaking roof). Tie current roof consists of approximately four different types of asphalt shingle roofing. The roof has developed leaks and it is important to the integrity of the house that we repair as soon as possible. We would like to replace all of the existing roof shingles at main house, as well as adjacent carriage house, with one single color and style, (see attached) . There is one other pressing issue, that of a second floor roof deck that is also leaking to the lanai below. This deck is currently made of a generic porcelain tile. We would like remove all of this material re-waterproof below and apply a natural flagstone. (see attached ) . In addition to the above mentioned: Approximately 50% of the house has gutters . We would like to add gutters to the remaining portions of the main house and adjacent carriage house . The captured water would be harvested and used for irrigating gardens and landscaping. Also There are currently 8 skylights located on the house. We would like to add 7 more on the rear roof covering the lanai. These new skylight would by of the same construction and size as existing and would be placed at locations above windows to allow f«r more natural light into the house, as well to lighten up the lanais themselves. it should be noted that this property has recently changed ownership. The new owners are the ones who have retained our services and it was not until we became involved that they were even aware of the historic significance of the property. Having said that it is the intention of the new owners to maintain the integrity of this incredible structure and with guidance from the historical commission we aim to accomplish that goal. Thank you for your consideration. Santo Giorgio / Gary Tobey santo giorgio design concepts po box 593 kilauea 38 Rau street ° 1 MAY 0 0 2012 kauai, hawaii 96754 kapa'a, hawaii, 96746 cell 808 6.34-0637 office 808 828-0160 From : Shanlee Jimenez [mailto^,siimenez @kauai.gov] Sent: Thursday, April 26, 2012 4:06 PM To: 'santo @dckauai.com' Subject. Please email file to me at this address. Mahaio, Shanlee Jimenez 2 THE RESONANCE PROJECT FOUNDATION The Resonance Project Foundation (RPF), a Hawaii non-profit, was created in 2004 to facilitate scientific research in the area of advanced theoretical physics and unification of all science for the purpose of encouraging a cross-fertilization and exchange of ideas in diverse fields. As such, RPF desires to develop and facilitate a collaborative research environment that will include dwellings for researchers and volunteers, offices, and a research facility space. RPF aims to support projects of varying scope and diversity - all within the context of this think-tank type collaborative research environment. RPF has located and secured a site suitable for establishing the research park which is the land . The primary RPF staff - as well as visiting researchers and volunteers - will be housed at the research park so that they may be available for independent and collaborative research at all times. There will be on-site organic food for research park participants. VISION AND BENEFIT TO THE COMMUNITY This project has an opportunity to provide a unique and significant benefit to a relatively small and close-knit community such as Kauai. The work being done has allowed and will provide for the further opportunity of bringing to the community researchers, scientists, physicists and related professions that are highly regarded globally to work together for the purpose of collaborating on a unified understanding of scientific principles. The benefits that will most likely be derived from this research are significant advancements in energy, water, food and human health. The Scientific Director of RPF, Nassim Haramein, Hawaiian resident for the last 10 years, has provided a substantial amount of evidence, to the global scientific community, that supports the direction of the research is potentially nearing significant breakthroughs in Unified view of the Universe. Although the information being provided by Mr. Haramein has been controversial to a few, a significant group of highly regarded researchers in various fields are beginning to come to the conclusion that Mr. Haramein has discovered an extraordinary understanding of the fundamental construct of the space time which when having an knowledge of this understanding may lead to creating many beneficial technologies for humanity. WHY KAUAI? After working for many years on the Big Island of Hawaii, and having a much better understanding of the dynamics necessary for the research facility to be successful, it was apparent that Kauai was the obvious and best choice. The Island is home to some incredible minds and many have expressed a deep desire to conduct their research in conjunction with RPF in an environment that is beautiful, welcoming, allows interaction with nature year round and where the Aloha spirit is alive and well. WHAT THE INTENTION OF THE LAND USE IS We intend to build space for up to 16 people that will be used as temporary housing for visiting researchers, scientists and various collaborators. The housing may also be used for staff that is working full or part time with RPF in various aspects such as land use, food raising, research facility staff, etc. RPF is honored to be able to house itself in a home that is designated as a Hawaiian Historical Landmark and has the intention to maintain and where possible, enhance the integrity of the building in going forward. We further intend to conduct some permaculture activities on the land with the intention of being able to provide organic sustainable food for the permanent, part- time and visiting residents of the land. On occasion, potentially up to four times per year, we will host talks that the community will be invited to that will showcase some of the most advanced thinkers living today. These will be very special opportunities for the citizens of Kauai to gain access to individuals that would normally not be available for a community of this size. ABOUT THE GROUP The Resonance Project Foundation was established as a non-profit in Hawaii in 2003 . We are committed to enhancing and empowering the Hawaiian state through diversified opportunities in research, development and technology. Along with financial implications, we are dedicated to Hawaiian spirit of working in integrity with land and nature in all ways. The land has been purchased and provided on a long term lease to RPF by Wicklewood, which is wholly owned by a supporter of RPF, Ana Lucia de Mattos Barretto Villela. Ms. Villela, whom is now listed on Forbes wealthiest individuals globally as number 308 is a low-profile member of one of Brazil's oldest and most distinguished banking families. In 2008 her family' s Banco Itau merged with Unibanco. Now she is one of the largest individual shareholders of Itau Unibanco Holding SA, Brazil ' s second biggest bank. She serves as president of the Alana Institute, a non-profit organization created in 1994 with the mission of promoting social work, education and culture. OVERALL SUMMARY OF DESIRED IMPROVEMENTS / MODIFICATIONS It is anticipated that the following improvements will be pursued . 1 . Main House a. Replace current roof with new, asphalt shingles b. Put rain gutters on building c. Put in a skylights in various areas d. Replace surface of upstairs deck 2 . Carriage House a. Remodel and restore Carriage House. Most all conditions of original exterior appearance will intend to be kept with the exception of maintaining the current roofing material, asphalt shingles. 3 . Construction of Long Term and Temporary Housing a. This will be conducted in two stages. The first stage will the construction of one large homesite with 8 - 10 bedrooms. The home will be in harmony with a Polynesian theme with some aspects of plantation house design integrated. b. The second stage would be the construction of one large home-site with 8 - 10 bedrooms. The home will be in harmony with a Polynesian theme with some aspects of plantation house design integrated. 4. Expansion and improvement of workshop / garage a. It is anticipated that we will expand the current workshop / garage by approximately 2200 sq. ft. which will include a 1100 sq. ft. footprint expansion that will be two stories. b. The remodeling and improvement of the current workshop and adjoining room to enhance its appearance and viability as workspace. 5 . Hurricane Shelter a. With the understanding that have consideration of safety for the residents of the land, we desire to build a hurricane shelter of approximately 600 sq. ft. 6. Establishment of farming a. On various aspects of the land we will begin gardening and related activities. On one designated part of the land, we will provide organic food raising designed to provide food for the residents of the land any potentially provide some food, non commercially, for local residents of Kauai. 7. We will provide onsite parking for staff and visitors. ZONING CONSIDERATIONS Having analyzed the current zoning we have designed a basic plan that conforms the current urban R-4 zoning allowances along with the Open Urban zoning.