Ka Wai Ola - Office of Hawaiian Affairs, Volume 00, Number 1, 1 Iune 1982 — Highlight: Kukailimoku and Kamoa Pt. [ARTICLE]

Highlight: Kukailimoku and Kamoa Pt.

The Land and Natural Resources Committee and the Culture Committee of the Office of Hawaiian Affairs has been involved in hearings before the Hawaii County Planning Commission in the last few months. Of eoneem to OHA are development plans for a 37 million dollar condominium, Kainalu, situated on approximately 6 acre parcel at Kamoa Pt. located midway between KailuaKona and Keauhou on Alii Drive. The issues of importance to OH A eoneem the historical and cultural value of the extensive heiau complex concentrated mainly on the northern portion of Kamoa Pt. on State land, but whieh extends into the parcel intended for development. The Archaeological and Historic Resources report prepared for the developer C. W. Pouhon has concluded that "there were no structural or subsurface sites or features of significant archaeological value" on the parcels. OHA as well as the Friends of Kamoa Point Community Association have been opposing the issuance of a Special Management Area permit for the proposed shoreline development primarily on the grounds that the historical and eultural value of the entire Kamoa Pt. peninsula goes against development. In two hearing sessions, the parties have introduced evidence and witnesses before the commission in a eontested case proceeding. The matter is expected to be settled sometime in August. In a similiar matter, OHA is also planning to contest the issuance of another Special Management Area permit for a residential development at Kukailimoku Pt. near Kailua-Kona. At issue are the historic sites, but more particularly, the "old Hawaiian trail" located on the par-

cels. The developer, Hilton Head Co., is proposing to relocate the trail further maikai of the property along the shoreline and has further proposed that the relocated trail and public access be maintained by a community association of property owners. Two community groups have joined in the opposition. The matter is expected to litigate in early August. There are many things going on at the Office, some things are done without mueh fanfare like this program just begun two months ago. . .