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HomeMy WebLinkAboutkhprc 11-7-13 agenda packet MEETING OF THE KAUA'I COUNTY HISTORIC PRESERVATION REVIEW COMMISSION THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 2013 . J7 F r- 100 p.m. R • � V Liliu'e Civic Center, Moikeha Building Meeting Room 2A/2B *13 NOV ^1 P 1 :58 4444 Rice Street, Lihu'e, Kauai THE AGENDA CALL TO ORDER APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA APPROVAL OF THE SEPTEMBER 5, 2013 MEETING MINUTES A. ANNOUNCEMENTS AND GENERAL BUSINESS MATTERS B. COMMUNICATIONS 1 . Letter ( 10/7/ 13) from Laurel Loo, Shiramizu, Loo & Nakamura on behalf of Kikiaola Land Company, Ltd. regarding the Chinese Cemetery Access, Kikiaola, Kauai TMK: (4) 1 "2-013 -041 . C. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 1 , Class IV Zoning Permit Z-IV-2013 - 17, . Project Development Use Permit PDU- 2013 - 15, and Use Permit U-2013 - 14 to develop a research complex facilitating research in various dormitory buildings, various accessory structures, and provision for off-street parking, Tax Map Key : 5-2-013 : 001 , Kilauea, Kauai, Hawaii = The Resonance Project Foundation . 2 . Certified Local Government (CLG) Status November 7, 2013 K.H.P.R.C. Agenda Page 2 D . NEW BUSINESS 1 . Letter (9/ 18/13) from Michael Hunnemann, KAI Hawaii, Inc. requesting to present plans for upgrades on Opaekaa Bridge; Kapahi Bridge, and Puuopae Bridge on behalf of the Department of Public Works, County of Kauai . E. SELECTION OF NEXT MEETING DATE AND AGENDA TOPICS (12/5/2013) F . ADJOURNMENT EXECUTIVE SESSION: The Commission may go into an executive session on an agenda item for one of the permitted purposes listed in Section 92-5(a) Hawaii Revised Statutes ("H.R.S. ") , without noticing the executive session on the agenda where the executive session was not anticipated in advance. HRS Section 92-7(a). The executive session may only be 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 924. 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, Libue, Hawaii 96766 . Telephone: 241-4050. KAUAI COUNTY HISTORIC PRESERVATION REVIEW COMMISSION Lihue Civic Center, Moikeha Building, Meeting Room 2A/2B MINUTES A regular meeting of the Kauai County Historic Preservation Commission (KHPRC) was held on September 5, 2013 in the Lihue Civic Center, Moikeha Building, Meeting Room 2A/2B . The following Commissioners were present: Danita Aiu, Chairperson, Stephen Long, Vice Chairperson, Pat Griffin, Jane Gray, Althea Arinaga, Anne Schneider, and Kuuleialoha Santos The following Conunissioner(s) were absent: Patsy Sheehan The following staff members were present: Planning Department — Shaniee Jimenez, Kaaina Hull; Office of Boards and Commissions — Cherisse Zaima, Paula Morikami; Deputy County Attorney Jodi Higuchi-Sayegusa. Prior to the start of the meeting, Council Administrative Assistant Eddie Topenio gave the Oath of Office to new member Anne Schneider. CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order at 3 : 01 p.m. .APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA Pat Griffin proved to approve the agenda, seconded by Jane Gray. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES The Minutes of the August 1 , 2013 meeting were approved as circulated. Kuuleialoha Santos moved for approval of the minutes, seconded by Pat Griffin. ANNOUNCEMENTS AND GENERAL BUSINESS MATTERS At the request of Chair Ain, Ms. Schneider introduced herself and provided a brief personal background. September 5, 2013 K.H.P.R.C. Meeting Minutes Page 2 COMMUNICATIONS There were no communications. UNFINISHED BUSINESS Class IV Zoning Permit Z-IV-2013 - 17, Project Development Use Permit PDU-2013- 15 and Use Permit U-2013 - 14 to develop a research complex facilitating research in various dormito1y buildings, various accessoly structures and provision for off-street parking, Tax Ma Key: 5-2-013 . 001 , Kilauea, Kauai, Hawaii = The Resonance Project Foundation. A letter was received from the applicant's representative requesting a continuance to the October 3 , 2013 meeting. On the motion by Kuuleialoha Santos and seconded by Althea Arinaga to receive the letter, the motion carried by unanimous voice vote, Certified Local Government (CLG) Status On the motion by Kuuleialoha Santos and seconded by Althea Arinaga to postpone item, the motion carried by unanimous voice vote. NEW BUSINESS Letter (8/ 14/13) from Michael Hunnemann, KAI Hawai'i, Inc. requesting to present plans for partial repair of the timber Kapaia Swinging Bridge on behalf of the Department of Public Works, County of Kauai . Mr. Hunneman presented a slide show for the Kapaia Swinging Bridge Tower Replacement project, provided a brief history and purpose of the project, accompanied by pre- and post-flood photos and repair plan. Upon detailed explanation by Mr. Hunneman on the general layout of the tower and its construction components, Ms. Griffin asked if those components were original to the 1948 construction. Mr. Hunneman replied everything that is currently there looks exactly like it is shown in the 1948 plans. Ms. Griffin stated that it was mentioned that the County owns the bridge but not the land on either side and asked what is happening to expand the usage to become part of the transportation system of Kapaia. September 5, 2013 K.H.P.R.C. Meeting Minutes Page 3 County Engineer Larry Dill explained that they are in an odd situation in that the bridge was built by the Board of Supervisors and was inherited by the County of Kauai upon its establishment. It was originally built with no easements or legal access on either side or under the bridge leaving them with no legal rights for access for the County or the public in general. The goal is to rebuild the bridge to its historic condition and to provide legal access to the public, as well as to the County for repair and maintenance. The Kapaia Foundation is very interested and has expressed willingness to have some role in stewardship of the bridge and to assist with providing pedestrian easements. Additionally, they are hoping to get access from Kapaia Road to the bridge and back up to KUhi` O Highway; it' s still a work in progress . In reference to the current plans for the towers, Ms. Griffin asked if there are plans to continue the bridge deck onto the other side to which Mr. Dill replied yes, and that completion of the towers is Phase I of the project; Phase II would be to complete the bridge, Iget it back to its historic condition, and have a functioning pedestrian route. In reference to the flood events that Mr. Hunneinan mentioned during his .presentation, Ms. Griffin asked if it were the responsibility of the County or DLNR to address that so they will not have to keep repairing the bridge. Mr. Dill explained that the lack of maintenance that occurred upstream of the bridge resulted in a large volume of debris coming down and destroying the bridge deck. The County has a role in notifying the appropriate parties that maintenance needs to be done, and they will be paying more attention to this specific area in order to protect the bridge along with the help of the Kapaia Foundation. Ms. Arinaga asked if there is any data on usage such as who uses the bridge and the number of people that use the bridge, and stated the reason for her inquiry was because there is a large amount of effort being put into this project and she would like to know who. will be using it. Mr. Dill replied he did not have that information, but noted that someone from the Kapaia Foundation may be able to better answer that, and he feels the community values the bridge for not just the functional use as a pedestrian route, but also because of its significant historic value. Ms. Schneider stated she understands it is currently land-locked and asked if they are working to get the easements to which Mr. Dill replied correct. Deputy County Attorney Mauna Kea Trask provided a brief history of the past purpose of the bridge and stated that the County met with the Kapaia Foundation to discuss easement terms and possible future stewardship agreements. Mr. Long asked for clarification on specific construction elements of the repair plan to which Mr. Hunnemann explained the same type of material that was used in the original construction of the bridge will be used for the repairs. September 5, 2013 K.1.1.P.RC. Meeting Minutes Page 4 Ms. Gray asked whether the County is paying for all of this, and mentioned the Kapaia Foundation 's interest in the bridge. Mr. Dill explained that the County will be taking care of the reconstruction of the bridge and work towards getting the necessary pedestrian easements taken care of. The role of the Foundation and possible future stewardship efforts is currently on the table for discussion; if that doesn't happen, the County will still own the bridge and will ultimately be responsible for maintenance. Mr. Long mentioned some specific areas of the bridge construction that proved problematic in the past and asked if there is anything that can be done to address that in the current repair plan to which Mr. Hunnemann replied that they can address that by applying a water-tight sealer and clarified that the timbers will be of Douglas fir. Chair Aiu stated for clarification that there is a structural plan to rebuild two towers, that we do not own the land that the two towers are going to be built on, and that we are not going to build the towers without owning the land. Mr. Dill explained that the County will not own the land but will be looking to obtain easement rights for legal access. Chair Aiu stated that she assumes that one side is owned by the Catholic Church and the other is owned by Grove Farm to which Mr. Dill replied he believes the church owns part of one side and Grove Farm owns one side, as well as the area where the bridge span is located. Ms. Santos asked whether the County would be obtaining easement rights before they build to which Mr. Dill replied that in order to expend bond funds on this project, they will need to have the easements because they will need to have legal access to it for the public. Ms. Griffin noted that the towers were a big issue before the March 2012 flood and that KHPRC ' s kuleana is the preservation activity; the ownership aspects are the responsibility of the County. On the motion by Pat Griffin and seconded by Althea Arinaga to accept the presentation by Kai Hawaii as given, the motion carried by unanimous voice vote. Mr. Trask stated that the County is appearing before the Commission not only to inform them of what is going on, but also to satisfy the State Historic Preservation' s request for approval for the work to be done at this historic site. On the motion by Pat Griffin and seconded by Althea Arinaga to approve the design of the tower reconstruction as shown, the motion carried by unanimous voice vote. September 5, 2013 K.H.P.R.C. Meeting Minutes Page 5 Certified Local Government (CLG) Status. There was no update on the CLG Status, SELECTION OF MEETING DATE AND AGENDA TOPICS The next meeting was scheduled on October 3, 2013 . ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 3 : 38 p.m. Respectfully Submitted, Cherisse Zaima Commission Support Clerk Date: q` �l" 13 CobFFr (vyo } Ii.fl SHIRAMIZU LOO & NAKAMURA PLAINT 5 N ;. 3EPT. A LIMITED LIABILITY LAW PARTNERSHIP 4357 RICE STREET, SUITE 201 LIHUE, KAUAI, HAWAII 96766 613 OCT -7 P 4 :18 CURTIS H. SHIRAMIZU LAUREL. LOO TELEPHONE (808) 632-2267 GALEN T. NAKAMURA FACSIMILE (808) 440-0399 _ w LC` . VET October 77 2014 Ms . Danita Aiu , Chairperson Kauai Historic Preservation Review Commission c/o County of Kauai Planning Department 4444 Rice Street, Suite A473 Lihue , Hawaii 96766 Via Hand Delivery Dear Chairperson Aiu and Commissioners: This letter is written on behalf of Kikiaola Land Company, Ltd . , ( "Kikiaola") which this firm represents . Kikiaola is seeking this Commission's support in a matter which affects Kikiaola and the community. Kikiaola completed a subdivision at Waimea , Kauai , in 2005 . A parcel was subdivided into four lots, which are planned for residential use . Attached as Exhibit "A" is a map showing the four lots . The eastern lot includes a nearly 100- year-old Chinese cemetery, which has a traditional entrance off Kaumuali' I Highway on the north ( Mauka ) side . Enclosed as Exhibit " B" is a map with an arrow depicting this driveway entrance onto Lot 66 . Unfortunately, during the subdivision process an error occurred and mistakenly the cemetery was included as part of the subdivision . This has resulted in a condition in which the traditional access to the cemetery would be closed and the entrance for the residents of the four-lot subdivision would have be shared with the users of the cemetery. As you can imagine , the families which use the cemetery are limited , and the traditional entrance gets very little access . We have been in contact with as many of the users of the cemetery as we have been able to find and attach for your information letters from them asking that the traditional access be maintained . These letters are attached as Exhibit "C" and have been previously sent to the State Historic Preservation Division . With your support, and the support which we have received from the Kauai branch of the state Department of Transportation , we hope to be able to go back to the County Planning Commission to ask that the subdivision condition be modified so that the traditional access for the cemetery can be kept open for traditional purposes . NOV 07 2013 Ms . Danita Aiu , Chairperson October 7, 2014 Page Two The owners are in the process of applying for a CPR to separate and preserve the cemetery for its historic and traditional use. This CPR canot realistically move forward without the provision of the traditional access for the cemetery. We believe this situation concerns protecting access to a historic property for traditional and customary uses . Use of the existing driveway has been minimal over the years; by legalizing the existing access there will be no increase in traffic onto Kaumualii Highway because the number of users is limited to families visiting the grave sites. We are asking for the support of the Kauai Historic Preservation Review Commission in helping us to resolve this situation . We respectfully request a communication to the Honolulu office of the state Department of Transportation addressed to Alvin Takeshita , Highways Administrator, Highways Division , 869 Punchbowl Street, Honolulu , Hawaii 96813 . Mr. Takeshita's e-mail is Alvin . Takeshitaa. hawaii . gov . We would be grateful for any assistance you can provide in resolving this situation . If you have any questions , please do not hesitate to call me at the number above , or Michael Faye, Kikiaola board chairman , at ( 808 ) 338- 1900 . 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' ... _ • (�'`',' `r` 1 NMr(!. �• r O9iSnIER5 CCRTIFiCAT!~ OFTITE.I✓7J6,64U LOT 7 A AS SMOWN ON LAND COURTAPPI.iCATIOIX 937. YAP 'I a a .., .,..• 7 . Y,/ r t/rr • OWNED STATE OF HAWAII N '' '~ . 0. 'O•U i ',8G°4 ; ,'. OWNERS' CER i f.FIQUE OF: Tnr= 32,£126 AND RED28IGNAs IOM OF SAM CONSOUDA711ON rif T0LOTSGG-AAND7A-a Ai MAMA, WAIME A, KkUAI, HAWAII 5.5v ,Y. r� t� �pr•:GC•3S '`' ... � "rF�1 ">•..._ f •� � q'!� )� t� N 4 ;t�.' -• ' Jai ••. Ir'•.. . . t1J,.:0�'4'�•��,1 `�"�Cr •-"�•r i �,�i^.. iN. GA CLSv` IM LfM lJ 0, :or " f:m. 8412t Pua Aiu State Historic Preservation Division Kakuhihewa Blvd., Suite 555 601 Kam6kila Boulevard Kapolei, Hawai' i 96707 And Alvin Takeshita, Highways Administrator, Highways Division 869 Punchbowl Street Honolulu, Hawaii 96813 Subject: Chinese Cemetery Access , Kikiaola Kaua' I; TMK# (4) 1 -2-013-041 Aloha Ms, Aiu and Mr. Takeshita; I am writing concerning the cemetery in which my ancestors are interned. This Chinese cemetery is nearlyl00 year old and has an entrance off of the adjacent road on the north —mauka side. For generations we have been paying respect to our ancestors by visiting their graves on special occasions, using the traditional access which has been in place from the begining, As there are very few of us left, there is minimal traffic to the cemetery , We understand that the traditional access for the cemetery may be blocked off, forcing us to enter through a subdivision that is in the process of being developed, Having to enter through a subdivision is very distressing to us and would make us very uncomfortable. We urge you to consider helping us by preserving the historic and traditional access for us and the next generations which is highly reflective of our culture and the plantation era. The owners are in the process of applying for a CPR to separate and preserve the Chinese Cemetery for its historic and traditional use. We support the CPR but the CPR cannot realistically move forward without the provision of the traditional access for the cemetery. We believe that this situation concerns protecting access to a historic property for traditional and customary use.We will be grateful for any assistance you can provide in resolving this difficult situation . Sincere y, 2 /� n. �. L ( O1r �� 755 ) Pua AM State Historic Preservation Division Kakuhihewa Blvd. , Suite 555 601 Kamokila Boulevard Kapolei, Hawai ' i 96707 And Alvin Takeshita, Highways Administrator, Highways Division 869 Punchbowl Street Honolulu, Hawaii 96813 Subject : Chinese Cemetery Access, Kikiaola Kaua 'i ; TMK9 (4) 1 -2-013 -041 Aloha Ms . Aiu and Mr. Takeshita, I am writing concerning the cemetery in which my ancestors are interned, This Chinese cemetery is nearlyl00 year old and has an entrance off of the adjacent road on the north —mauka side. For generations we have been paying respect to our ancestors by visiting their graves on special occasions, using the traditional access which has been in place from the beginning. As there are very few of us left, there is minimal traffic to the cemetery. We understand that the traditional access for the cemetery may be blocked off, forcing us to enter through a subdivision that is in the process of being developed . Having to enter through a subdivision is very distressing to us and would make us very uncomfortable. We urge you to consider helping us by preserving the historic and traditional access for us and the next generations which is highly reflective of our culture and the plantation era. The owners are in the process of applying for a CPR to separate and preserve the Chinese Cemetery for its historic and traditional use. We support the CPR but the CPR cannot realistically move forward without the provision of the traditional access for the cemetery. We believe that this situation concerns protecting access to a historic property for traditional and customary use , We will be grateful for any assistance you can provide in resolving this difficult situation, Sincerely, 9& 21Z Al Sig ature Date A/O Print Pua Aiu State Historic Preservation Division Kakuhihewa Blvd. , Suite 555 601 Kamokila Boulevard Kapolei , Hawaii 96707 And Alvin Takeshita, Ilighways Administrator, Highways Division 869 Punchbowl Street Honolulu , Hawaii 96813 Subject; Chinese Cemetery Access, Kikiaola Kauai ; TMK# (4) 1 -2-013 -041 Aloha Ms , Aiu and Mr. Takeshita, I am 1irriting concerning the cemetery in which my ancestors are interned. This Chinese cemetery is nearlyl00 year old and has an entrance off of the adjacent road on the north —mauka side. For generations we have been paying respect to our ancestors by visiting their graves on special occasions, using the traditional access which has been in place from the beginning. As there are very few of us left, there is minimal traffic to the cemetery. We understand that the traditional access for the cemetery may be blocked off, forcing us to enter through a subdivision that is in the process of being developed . Having to enter through a subdivision is very distressing to us and would make us very uncomfortable . We urge you to consider helping us by preserving the historic and traditional access for us and the next generations \vhich is highly reflective of our culture and the plantation era. The owners are in the process of applying for a CPR to separate and preserve the Chinese Cemetery for its historic and traditional use. We support the CPR but the CPR cannot realistically move forward without the provision of the traditional access for the cemetery, We believe that this situation concerns protecting access to a historic property for traditional and customary use. We will be gratef it for any assistance you can provide in resolving this difficult situation . Sincerely, Signature Date Print Pua AM State Historic Preservation Division Kal<uhihewa Rlvd . , Suite 5 .55 601 Kamakila Boulevard Kapolci, Hawai ' i 96707 And Alvin Takeshita, Highways Administrator, Highways Division 869 Punchbowl Street Honolulu , Hawaii 96813 Subject : Chinese Cemetery Access, Kikiaola Kaua' i ; TMK# (4) 1 -2-013 -041 Aloha Ms. AM and Mr. Takeshita, I am writing concerning the cemetery in which my ancestors are interned . This Chinese cemetery is nearly 100 year old and has an entrance off of the adjacent road on the north —mauka side. For generations we have been paying respect to our ancestors by visiting their graves on special occasions, using the traditional access which has been in place from the beginning. As there are very few of its left, there is minimal traffic to the cemetery. We understand that the traditional access for the cemetery may be blocked off, forcing us to enter through a subdivision that is in the process of being developed. Having to enter through a subdivision is very distressing to us and would make us very uncomfortable. We urge you to consider helping us by preserving the historic and traditional access for us and the next generations which is highly reflective of our culture and the plantation e11a . The owners are in the process of applying for a CPR to separate and preserve the Chinese Cemetery for its historic and traditional use. We support the CPR but the CPR cannot realistically move forward without the provision of the traditional access for the cemetery , We believe that this situation concerns protecting access to a historic property for traditional and customary use, We will be grateful for any assistance you can provide in resolving this difficult situation. Sincerely, Z ature Date Print Pua AM State Historic Preservation Division Kak.uhihewa Blvd., Suite 555 601 Kam6kila Boulevard Kapolei, Hawai ' i 96707 And Alvin Takeshita, 1-lighways Administrator, Highways Division 869 Punchbowl Street I Ionolulu, I IaAA aii 96813 Subject: Chinese Cemetery Access, Kikiaola Kaua ' i; `1'MIC# (4) 1 -2-013 -011 Aloha Ms . Aiu and Mr. Takeshita, I am Writing concerning the cemetery in which my ancestors are interned. This Chinese cemetery is nearlyl00 year old and has an entrance off of the adjacent road on the north —mauka side. For generations we have been paying respect to our ancestors by visiting their graves on special occasions, using the traditional access which. has been in place from the beginning. As there are very few of us left, there is minimal traffic to the cemetery. We understand that the traditional access for the cemetery may be blocked off, forcing us to enter through a subdivision that is in the process of being developed , 1 laving to enter through a subdivision is very distressing to us and would make us very uncomfortable. We urge you to consider helping us by preserving the historic and traditional access for us and the next generations which is highly reflective of our culture and the plantation era. The owners are in the process of applying for a CPR to separate and preserve the Chinese Cemetery for its historic and traditional use, We support the CPR but the CPR cannot realistically move forward without the provision of the traditional access for the cemetery . We believe that this situation concerns protecting access to a historic property for traditional and customary use. We will be grateful for any assistance you can provide in resolving this difficult situation. Sincerely, .�' { u /I'3 Si atur Date Print Pua Aiu State Historic Preservation Division Kakuhihewa Blvd. , Suite 555 601 Kamokila Boulevard Kapolci, Hawai ' i 96707 And Alvin Takeshita, Highways Administrator, Highways Division 869 Punchbowl Street Honolulu, Hawaii 96813 Subject: Chuiese Cemetery Access ; Kikiaola Kaua 'i; TMK# (4) 1 -2-013 -041 Aloha Ms. Aiu and Mr. Takeshita, I am writing concerning the cemetery in which my ancestors are interned. This Chinese cemetery is nearly 100 year old and has an entrance off of the adjacent road on the north —mauka side, For generations we have been paying respect to our ancestors by visiting their graves on special occasions, using the traditional access which has been in place frorn the beginning. As there are very few of us left, there is minimal traffic to the cemetery. We understand that the traditional access for the cemetery may be blocked off, forcing us to enter through a subdivision that is in the process of being developed, Having to enter through a subdivision is very distressing to us and would make us very uncomfortable, We urge you to consider helping us by preserving the historic and traditional access for us and the neat generations which is highly reflective of our culture and the plantation era. The owners are in the process of applying for a CPR to separate and preserve the Chinese Cemetery for its historic and traditional use. We support the CPR but the CPR cannot realistically move forward without the provision of the traditional access for the cemetery . We believe that this situation concerns protecting access to a historic property for traditional and customary use, We will be grateful for any assistance you can provide in resolving this difficult situation. Sincerely, Signature Date ..rte VI r c t 4c� "{ t Print Pua AM State Historic Preservation Division Kakuhihewa Blvd., Suite 555 601 Kam6kila Boulevard Kapolei , Hawai ' i 96707 And Alvin Takeshita, Highways Administrator, Highways Division 869 Punchbowl Street Honolulu, Hawaii 96813 Subject ; Chinese Cemetery Access, Kikiaola Kaua' i ; TMK# (4) 1 -2-013 -011 Aloha .Ms. Aiu and Mr. Takeshita, I am writing concerning the cemetery in which my ancestors are interned . This Chinese cemetery is nearly 100 year old and has an entrance off of thq adjacent road on the north —mauka side . For generations we have been paying respect to our ancestors by visiting their graves on special occasions, using the traditional access which has been in place from the beginning. As there are very few of us left, there is minimal traffic to the cemetery. We understand that the traditional access for the cemetery may be blocked off, forcing us to enter through a subdivision that is in the process of being developed. Having to enter through a subdivision is very distressing to Lis and would make us very uncomfortable. We urge you to consider helping us by preserving the historic and traditional access for us and the next generations which is highly reflective of our culture and the plantation era. The owners are in the process of applying for a CPR to separate and preserve the Chinese Cemetery for its historic and traditional use. We support the CPR but the CPR eanilot realistically move forward without the provision of the traditional access for the cemetery . We believe that this situation concerns protecting access to a historic property for traditional and customary use. We will be grateful for any assistance you can provide in resolving this difficult situation. Sincerely, r s'lg ure Date Print Pita Aiu State Historic Preservation Division Kakuhihe«ra Blvd., Suite 555 601 Kam6Icila Boulevard Kapolei , Hawaii 96707 And Alvin 'Takeshita, Highways Administrator, Highways Division 869 Punchbowl Street Honolulu, Hawaii 96813 Subject: Chinese Cemetery Access, Kikiaola Kaua' i , TMK# (4) 1 -2-013 -041 Aloha Ms . Aiu and Mr. Takeshita, I am writing concerning the cemetery in which my ancestors are interned . This Chinese cemetery is nearly 100 year old and has an entrance off of the adjacent road on the north —rnauka side, For generations we have been paying respect to our ancestors by visiting their graves on special occasions, using the traditional access which has been in place from the beginning. As there are very few of us left, there is minimal traffic to the cemetery. We understand that the traditional access for the cemetery may be blocked off, forcing us to enter through a subdivision that is in the process of being developed. Having to enter through a subdivision is very distressing to us and would slake us very uncomfortable, We urge you to consider helping us by preserving the historic and traditional access for us and the next generations which is highly reflective of our culture and the plantation era. The owners are in the process of applying for a CPR to separate and preserve the Chinese Cemetery for its historic and traditional use. We support the CPR but the CPR cannot realistically move forward without the provision of the traditional access for the cemetery. We believe that this situation concerns protecting access to a historic property for traditional and customary use. We will be grateful for any assistance you can provide in resolving this difficult situation. Sincerely, Vzl/i -A-,kfJ Signature Date U � 1A ^ r � � Print Pua AW State Historic Preservation Division Kakuhihewa Blvd , , Suite 555 601 Karn6kila Boulevard Kapolei, Hawaii 96707 And Alvin 'Takeshita, Highways Administrator, Highways Division 869 Punchbowl Street I Ionolulu. Ifa-vvaii 96813 Subject: Chinese Cemetery Access, Kikiaola Kaiia' i ; TMK# (4) 1 -2-013 -041 Aloha Ms . AM and Mr. Takeshita, I am writing concerning the cemetery in which my ancestors are interned. This Chinese cemetery is nearly 100 year old and has an entrance off of the adjacent road on the north —mauka side . For generations we have been paying respect to our ancestors by visiting their graves on special occasions, using the traditional access which has been in place from the begirining, As there are very few of us left, there is minimal traffic to the cemetery . We understand that the traditional access for the cemetery may be blocked off, forcing us to enter through a subdivision that is in the process of being developed. Having to enter through a subdivision is very distressing to us and would make us very uncomfortable. We urge you to consider helping us by preserving the historic and traditional access for us and the next generations which is highly reflective of our culture and the plantation era. The owners are in the process of applying for a CPR to separate and preserve the Chinese Cemetery for its historic and traditional use. We support the CPR but the CPR cannot realistically move forward without the provision of the traditional access for the cemetery. We believe that this situation concerns protecting access to a historic property for traditional and customary use. We will be grateful for any assistance you can provide in resolving this difficult situation . Sincerely, J Signature Date L . Print f i Pua Aiu State Historic Preservation Division Kakuhihewa Blvd ., Suite 555 601 Kannokila Boulevard Kapotel, 1lawai' i 96707 And Alvin "Takeshita, Highways Administrator, Highways Division 869 Punchbov,11 Street Honolulu, Hawaii 96813 Subject : Chinese Cemetery Access, Kildaola Kaua' i ; TMK# (4) 1 -2-013 -011 Aloha Ms . Aiu and Mr. Takeshita, I am writing concerning the cemetery in which my ancestors are interned. This Chinese cemetery is nearly 100 year old and has an entrance off of the adjacent road on the north —rnauka side. For generations we have been paying respect to our ancestors by visiting their graves on special occasions, using the traditional access which has been in place from the beginning. As there are very few of us left, there is minimal traffic to the cemetery . We understand that the traditional access for the cemetery may be blocked off, forcing us to enter through a subdivision that is in the process of being developed, Having to enter through a subdivision is very distressing to us and would make us very uncomfortable. We urge you to consider helping us by preserving the historic and traditional access for us and the next generations which is highly reflective of our culture and the plantation era. The owners are in the process of applying for a CPR to separate and preserve the Chinese Cemetery for its historic and traditional use. We Support the CPR but the CPR cannot realistically move forward without the provision of the traditional. access for the cemetery , We believe that this situation concerns protecting access to a historic property for traditional and customary use , We will be grateful for any assistance you can provide in resolving this difficult situation. Sincerely, ignature Date //)X )j 21V ;7a 71/� 9LIdil Print Pua Aill State Historic Preservation Division Kakuhilrewa Blvd. , Suite 555 601 Kamokila Boulevard Kapolei, Hawai 'i 96707 And Alvin Takeshita, Highways Administrator, Highways Division 869 Punchbowl Street Honolulu, Hawaii 96813 Subject : Chinese Cemetery Access, Kikiaola Kaua' i ; TMIr, (4) 1 -2-013 041 Aloha Ms, Aiu and Mr. Takeshita, I am writing concerning the cemetery in which my ancestors are interned . This Chinese cemetery is nearly100 year old and has an entrance off of the adjacent road on the north —mauka side. For generations we have been paying respect to our ancestors by visiting their graves on special occasions, using the traditional access which has been in place from the begiruiing, As there are very few of us left, there is minimal (Taffic to the cemetery . We understand that the traditional access for the cemetery may be blocked off, forcing us to enter through a subdivision that is in the process of being developed . Having to enter through a subdivision is very distressing to us and would make us very uncomfortable. We urge you to consider helping us by preserving the historic and traditional access for us and the next generations which is highly reflective of our culture and the plantation era. The owners are in the process of applying for a CPR to separate and preserve the Chinese Cemetery for its historic and traditional use. We support the CPR but the CPR cannot realistically move forward without the provision of the traditional access for the cemetery. We believe that this situation concerns protecting access to a historic property for traditional and customary use. We will be grateful for any assistance you can provide in resolving this difficult situation, Sincerely, Signature Date Print Pua Aiu State Historic Preservation Division Kakuhillewa Blvd , , Suite 555 601 Kam6kila Boulevard Kapolei, Hawai ' i 96707 And Alvin Takeshita, Flighways Administrator, Highways Division 869 Punchbowl Street Honolulu, Hawaii 96813 Subject: Chinese Cemetery Access, Kikiaola Kaua ' i; TMK4 (4) 1 -2-013 -041 Aloha leis, AM and Mr, Takeshita, I am writing concerning the cemetery in which my ancestors are interned. This Chinese cemetery is nearly 100 year old and has an entrance off of the adjacent road on the north —mauka side. For generations we Dave been paying respect to our ancestors by visiting their graves on special occasions, using the traditional access which has been in place from the beginning, As there are very few of us left, there is minimal traffic to the cemetery, We understand that the traditional access for the cemetery may be blocked off, forcing us to enter through a subdivision that is in the process of being developed . Having to enter through a subdivision is very distressing to us and would make us very uncomfortable . We urge you to consider helping us by preserving the historic and traditional access for us and the next generations which is highly reflective of our culture and the plantation era. The owners are in the process of applying for a CPR to separate and preserve the Chinese Cemetery for its historic and traditional use. We support the CPR but the CPR cannot realistically move forward without the provision of the traditional access for the cemetery. We be ] leve that this situation concerns protecting access to a historic property for traditional and customary use. We wilt be grateful for any assistance you can provide in resolving this difficult situation. Sincerely, "r -31 7 I / Signature Date Print t Pua Aiu State Historic Preservation Division Kakuhiliewa Blvd . , Suite 555 601 Kumokila Boulevard Kapolei, Hawai ' i 96707 And Alvin Takeshita, Highways Administrator, Highways Division 869 Punchbowl Street Honolulu , Hawv� ii 96813 Subject: Chinese Cemetery Access, Kikiaola Kaua' i ; TMK# (4) 1 -2-013 -041 Aloha Ms. Aiu and Mr. Takeshita, I am writing concerning the cemetery in which my ancestors are interned . This Chinese cemetery F s nearlyl00 year old and has an entrance off of the adjacent road on the north —mauka side . For generations we have been paying respect to our ancestors by visiting their graves on special occasions, using the traditional access which has been in place front the beginning, As there are very fe w of us left; there is minimal traffic to the cemetery, We understand that the traditional access for the cemetery may be blocked off, forcing us to enter through a subdivision that is in the process of being developed . Having to enter through a subdivision is very distressing to us and would make us very uncomfortable. We urge you to consider helping us by preserving the historic and traditional access for us and the next generations which is highly reflective of our culture and the plantation era, The owners are in the process of applying fora CPR to separate and preserve the Chinese Cemetery for its historic and traditional use, We support the CPR but the CPR cannot realistically move forward without the provision of the traditional access for the cemetery. We believe that this situation concerns protecting access to a historic property for traditional and customary use. We will be grateful for any assistance you can provide in resolving this difficult situation. Sincerely, &gnature .�'v Date Print Pua Aiu State Historic Preservation Division Kalcuhihewa Blvd . , Suite 555 601 Kam6lcila Boulevard Kapolei, Hawai'i 96707 And Alvin Takeshita, Highways Administrator, Highways Division 869 Punchbowl Street Honolulu . Hawaii 96813 Subject : Chinese Cemetery Access, Kikiaola Kaua ' i ; TMK# (4) 1 -2-013 -041 Aloha Ms, Aiu and Mr, Takeshita, I am writing concerning the cemetery in which my ancestors are interned. This Chinese cemetery is nearly 100 year old and has an entrance off of the adjacent road on the north —inauka side. For generations we have been paying respect to our ancestors by visiting their graves on special occasions, using the traditional access which has been in place from the beginning. As there are very few of us left, there is minimal traffic to the cemetery. We understand that the traditional access for the cemetery may be blocked off, forcing us to enter through a subdivision that is in the process of being developed. Having to enter through a subdivision is very distressing to Lis and would Hulce us very uncomfortable. We urge you to consider helping us by preserving the historic and traditional access for us and the next generations which is highly reflective of our culture and the plantation era . The ovNiners arc in the process of applying for a CPR to separate and preserve the Chinese Cemetery for its historic and traditional use. We support the CPR but the CPR cannot realistically move forward without the provision of the traditional access foil the cemetery . We believe that this situation concerns protecting access to a historic property for traditional and customary use. We will be gratcfiil for any assistance you can provide in resolving this difficult situation. Sincerely, N7 Signature Date Cue, R Print Pua Aiu State Historic Preservation Division Kakuhihewa Blvd„ Suite 555 601 Kan-iokila Boulevard Kapolei, Hawai ' i 96707 And Alvin Takeshita, Highways Administrator, Highways Division 869 Punchbowl Street Honolulu , Hawaii 96813 Subject: Chinese Cemetery Access, Kikiaola Kaua' i; TMK# (4) 1 -2-013 -041 Aloha Ms. A] Li and Mr. Takeshita, I am writing concerning the cemetery in which my ancestors are interned. This Chinese cemetery is nearly 100 year old and has an entrance off of the adjacent road on the north —mauka side, For generations we have been paying respect to our ancestors by visiting their graves on special occasions, using the traditional access which has been in place from the begin-iiing. As there arc very few of its left, there; is minimal traffic to the cemetery. We understand that the traditional access for the cemetery may be blocked off, forcing us to enter through a subdivision that is in the process of being developed . Having to cater through a subdivision is very distressing to us and would make us very uncomfortable. We urge you to consider helping us by preserving the historic and traditional access for us and the next generations which is highly reflective of our culture and the plantation era, The o1Nlners are in the process of applying for a CPR to separate and preserve the Chinese Cemetery for its historic and traditional use. We support the CPR but the CPR cannot realistically move forward without the provision of the traditional access for the cemetery, We believe that this situation concerns protecting access to a historic property for traditional and customary use. We will be grateful for any assistance you can provide in resolving this difficult situation . Sincerely, Signature Date Print i x \� HAS HAWAII Ken K. Hayashida, P.E. `. Fa •` - STRUCTURAL E FOP. FM151C LNGINURS MichaeE A. Hunnemann, A.E. September 18, 2013 Michael Dahilig, Planning Director County of Kauai Planning Department 4444 Rice Street, Suite 473 Lihue, Hawaii 96766 Attention: Mr. Myles Hironaka Subject ; KHPRC Meeting, October 3 , 2013 Opaekaa Bridge Kapahi Bridge Puuopae Bridge Dear Mr. Dahilig, KAI Hawaii, Inc . respectfully requests to be placed on the October 3 , 2013 Kauai Historic Preservation Review Committee (KHPRC) meeting agenda to present to the Commission our plan for the three. subject bridges . The presentation is proposed by the consultant team that is representing the Department of Public Works, County of Kauai. The purpose of the project is to upgrade the existing bridges to be able to support emergency vehicles, school buses, and maintenance vehicles. Attached please see our conceptual design plans for all three bridges . Thank you for the opportunity to present information about this project to KHPRC_ Should you have any questions or require any additional information, please feel free to contact me. Sincerely, Michael Hunnemann KAI Hawaii, Inc. (808) 791 -3980 31 North Pauahi Street, Second Floor * Honolulu * Hawaii * 96817 Telephone: (808) 533-2210 * Facsimile: (808) 533-2686 * E-mail address: mail @kaihawaii,com v 07 2013 OCT 2013