Ka Wai Ola - Office of Hawaiian Affairs, Volume 28, Number 6, 1 June 2011 — CULTURAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT NOTICE [ARTICLE]

CULTURAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT NOTICE

Koloa Ahupua'a Information requested by SCS of cultural resources or ongoing cultural activities on or near this parcel near the Omao Bridge, Kōloa Ahupua'a, Kōloa District, Kaua'i Island, Hawai'i [TMK: (4) 2-7-002:001; 2-7-007:001; and 2-5-001:008]. Please respond within 30 days toSCS at (808) 597-1182. PUBLIC N0TICE Turtle Bay Resort LLC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Turtle Bay Resort LLC (TBR) is preparing a Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement for its revised Master Plan whieh covers approximately

840 acres within the Ahupua'a of Kahuku, Punalau, Ulupehupehu, 'Ō'io, Hanaka'oe, Kawela, and 'Ōpana within the Ko'olauloa District, Island of O'ahu (Project Area TMKs: [1] 5-6-003:041, 044; 5-7-001; 013, 016, 020, 022, 031, 033; 5-7-006:001, 002). A total of 19 burials representing a minimum of 24 individuals were discovered from 1984 to 1996 within the project site; three burials were left in situ and the remaining burials were disinterred and reinterred within the burial preservation site within the former location of Land Commission Award 2744:1. In 1992, a Burial Treatment Plan was prepared (Maly 1992) for these burials. The current project area eonsists of approximately 840 acres and includes the makai portions of seven ahupua'a: Kahuku, Punalau, Ulupehupehu, 'Ō'io,

Hanaka'oe, Kawela, and 'Ōpana. The subject property extends east from roughly the midpoint of Kawela Bay to Marconi Road. The existing resort consists of the 443-unit Turtle Bay Hotel, whieh opened in 1972, as the Ku'ilima Hotel, augmented by the 57-unit Oeean Villas Condominiums, two 18-hole golf courses, and the 368-multifamily-unit Ku'ilima estates. Hawaiian legends tell the story that the land of Kahuku from the shore to the middle of Waiale'e was onee a floating island blown around by the trade winds. During ancient times, the area was known for many cultural resources, but in particular, it was known for its rich flshing resources including ulua and moi as there are flshing koa (altars), names reflect types of shores and reefs, including modern day use of salt eolleehon. Over 80 land commis-

sion awards were awarded from 1846-1855 covering the seven Ahupua'a and most of these awards were for cultivation and habitation. The following is a list of LCA awarded for the project area; 2679:2 to Umeume; 2690:2 to Luiki; 2698:1-3 to Waanui; 2706:2 to Koloaia; 2716:2 to Hoolae; 2724:3 to Paku; 2734:3 to Paukoa; 2738:3 to Palu; 2744:1 to Pakanaka; 2770:2 to Makaino; 2774 awardee unknown; 2775:2 to Malailua; 2779 to Makilo; 2781:1 to Manukeokeo; 2784:2 to Moo; 2835:3 to Kaheleloa; 2837:2 to Kamakai; 2861:1 to Kaohele; 2868 to Kapaiaala; 2878:2 to Kekua; 2880:2 to Luiki; 2897:2 to Kookoo; 2913:2 to Kekua; 2928:2 to Kauihawale; 2936:2 to Kauaihikai; 2938 awardee unknown; 3815:1 to Pailalau; 3958:2 to Nauluhao; 4341 to Kaukaha. Lrom 1850 to 1880, the project

area was used for large-scale cattle ranching operations known as Kahuku Ranch. In 1876, James Campbell purchased Kahuku Ranch. Campbell leased mueh of the land for sugar and raihoad operations. During World War II in 1942, the United States took eontrol of mueh of the land for the Kahuku Army Airfleld and other military uses. Linally in 1972, Ku'ilima Hotel was built and the current use remains resort. All persons having information about family or individuals that may be found in unmarked burial sites or would like to share information about any traditional and customary practices that they may be exercising on the project sites should respond within thirty (30) days of this nohee to Dawn N.S. Chang, Ku'iwalu, Pauahi Tower 1003 Bishop Street, Suite 750 Honolulu, Hawai'i 96813 (808) 539-3580. ■

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