Cultural Impact Assessment Notice: Waiehu, Wailuku District (Maui)
Honua Consulting, LLC, on behalf of Pacific Rim Land, Inc., is conducting a cultural impact assessment (CIA) for the Proposed Waiehu Workforce Housing Project, TMKs: (2) 3-3-001:102. The Proposed Action is a workforce housing project.
Honua Consulting is seeking consultation with practitioners, Native Hawaiian Organizations, stakeholders, and other individuals. Specifically, consultation is sought on a) identification of historic properties or cultural resources that may be in the proposed project area, b) historic or existing cultural resources that may be impacted by the proposed project, c) historic or existing traditional practices and/or beliefs that may be impacted by the proposed project, and d) identification of individuals or organizations that should be sought out for consultation. Individuals or organizations interested in participating can contact Honua Consulting at community@honuaconsulting.com or (808) 392-1617.
Cultural Impact Assessment Notice: Waihe‘e, Wailuku District (Maui)
Honua Consulting, LLC, on behalf of Munekiyo Hiraga, is conducting a cultural impact assessment (CIA) for the Proposed Waihe‘e Point Farm Project, TMKs: (2) 3-2-001:002 (Por.) and (2) 3-2-002:041 (Por.). The Proposed Action is the proposed establishment of Waihe‘e Point Farm and use of the property for agriculture purposes.
Honua Consulting is seeking consultation with practitioners, Native Hawaiian Organizations, stakeholders, and other individuals. Specifically, consultation is sought on a) identification of historic properties or cultural resources that may be in the proposed project area, b) historic or existing cultural resources or traditional practices that may be impacted by the proposed project, and d) individuals or organizations that should be sought out for consultation. Individuals or organizations interested in participating can contact Honua Consulting at community@honuaconsulting.com or (808) 392-1617.
Cultural Impact Assessment Notice: Honokowai, Lahaina (Maui)
Honua Consulting, LLC, on behalf of Sea Engineering, is conducting a cultural impact assessment (CIA) for the Proposed Ho‘āla Honokowai Project, TMKs: (2) 4-4-001:097, 098, 100 (seaward). The Proposed Action is to restore and preserve Honokōwai Beach in Honokōwai, Maui. Restoration of Honokōwai Beach could be accomplished by one of three methods – beach nourishment, beach maintenance, or beach nourishment with stabilizing structures. The preferred method will be selected after completing studies for the DEIS and receiving public comments. Additional objectives are to preserve and enhance cultural and shoreline access, increase resilience to coastal hazards, and enable planning for long-term adaptation to sea level rise.
Honua Consulting is seeking consultation with practitioners, Native Hawaiian Organizations, stakeholders, and other individuals. Specifically, consultation is sought on a) identification of historic properties or cultural resources that may be in the proposed project area, b) historic or existing cultural resources or traditional practices that may be impacted by the proposed project, and d) individuals or organizations that should be sought out for consultation. Individuals or organizations interested in participating can contact Honua Consulting at community@honuaconsulting.com or (808) 392-1617.
Cultural Impact Assessment For The Proposed Pāhoa Transit Hub And Public Library
On behalf of the County of Hawaiʻi Mass Transit Agency and the Hawaiʻi State Public Library System, ASM Affiliates is preparing a Cultural Impact Assessment to inform a HRS, Chapter 343 Environmental Assessment being prepared for the proposed Pāhoa Transit Hub and Public Library which is planned to be developed on one of three possible alternative sites. The three alternative sites are located along the northern part of Pāhoa town in the area between the existing Pāhoa Marketplace and Apaʻa Street on the mauka side of Pāhoa Village Road. The three alternative sites, are all privately-owned parcels zoned A-1a:
- Alternative 1 (Preferred Alternative) inclusive of the 9.572-acre parcel identified as TMK (3) 1-5-007:007; Located at the northwest corner of Pāhoa Village Road and Kahakai Boulevard between Pāhoa Marketplace and the Puna Kai Shopping Center. The site provides a large parcel with a good shape and could provide a gateway opportunity for Pāhoa. Bus access can be placed away from high pedestrian traffic areas. There are opportunities to enhance walkability, connectivity, and pedestrian safety along Kahakai Boulevard and Pāhoa Village Road frontages with opportunities to create a pedestrian-friendly environment from Puna Kai Shopping Center to the site.
- Alternative 2 inclusive of the 10-acre parcel identified as TMK: (3) 1-5-007:005; located south of Puna Kai Shopping Center. This site provides a large parcel with a good shape. This site is slightly separated from congested Puna Kai Shopping Center, which might be easier for bus access. There is good street frontage, but the site is adjacent to fewer pedestrian-oriented uses.
- Alternative 3 inclusive of 5.641 acres and comprised of the following four parcels, TMK: (3) 1-5-007:004, 076, 082, and 083. Located along Pāhoa Village Road at the northwest corner of Apaʻa Street. The site has good street frontage and is close to commercial areas but separate from the congested Puna Kai Shopping Center area. The parcel size just meets the basic minimum footprint with no room for potential expansion. It is also adjacent to single-family development, which is less pedestrian-oriented.
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ASM is seeking kamaʻāina familiar with the areas’ cultural resources and traditional customary practices. We also seek input regarding strategies to prevent or mitigate impacts on culturally valued resources or traditional customary practices. If you know of such information, please contact Candace Gonzales, cgonzales@asmaffiliates.com, (808) 969-6066.
Ka Paʻakai Assessment Notice: Hāʻena, Kauaʻi
Pacific Consulting Services, Inc. (PCSI), on behalf of AT&T Mobility, is conducting a Cultural Impact Assessment (CIA) and Ka Paʻakai assessment in support of the proposed development of a 95-foot stealth monopine telecommunications facility within a 927 sq ft area west of 5-7505 Kūhiō Highway, Hāʻena, Kauaʻi (Tax Map Key: (4) 5-8-010:011). The CIA team is seeking to engage with cultural practitioners and other knowledgeable individuals who can provide information concerning cultural, historical, or natural resources that may be present within the project area for the purpose of completing a Ka Paʻakai Assessment. If interested in sharing your manaʻo, there are several ways you can participate or obtain additional information: by email at haena-cultural@pcsihawaii.com; via an online survey form at pcsihawaii.com/atthaena; or by calling PCSI at 808-546-5557.
