Honolulu, Hawai’i O’ahu Request for Authorization for the

STATE OF HAWAIIDEPARTMENT OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES

DIVISION OF STATE PARKSHonolulu, Hawai’i 96813

April 26, 2013

Board of Land and Natural ResourcesState of HawaiiHonolulu, Hawai’i O’ahu

Request for Authorization for the Construction and Use of a Burial Tomb on theGrounds of the Royal Mausoleum State Monument for Abigail K. Kawananakoaand Delegation of Authority to the Chairperson to Issue a Construction Right ofEntry for said Tomb at Mauna ‘Ala, Kawananakoa, Nu’uanu Valley, O’ahu,TMK: (1) 2-2-021:012 (por.)

REOUEST:Request for approval from Abigail Kekaulike Kawananakoa to construct a burial tomb asher final resting place on the grounds of the Royal Mausoleum State Monument TMK:(1) 2-2-021:012 (por.), attached as Exhibit A, also known as Mauna ‘Ala. A copy of therequest is attached as Exhibit B.

BACKGROUND:

Mauna ‘Ala (fragrant hill) is the final resting place for Hawaii’s kings, queens, theirfamilies, and trusted advisors. The mausoleum structure, fully completed in October of1865, was built to house the remains of the Kamehameha dynasty which had previouslyrested at the grounds of ‘lolani Palace. In 1865, the caskets of the kings and chiefs weremoved from the tomb at ‘lolani Palace by procession to Mauna ‘Ala. In later years, theremains of the family of King David Kalãkaua were also laid to rest at the mausoleum.

Following the construction of the mausoleum, it became apparent that storing the casketsin the open chamber in the mausoleum was not a good long term solution. After thedeath of Bernice Pauahi Bishop in 1884, her husband, Charles Reed Bishop, beganconstruction of an underground vault for the Kamehameha dynasty and in 1887, theKamehameha caskets were entombed.

In 1866, John Young, a British sailor who became an advisor to Kamehameha I inbattles for control of the Islands was interred in a separate tomb at Mauna ‘Ala.

In 1904, the Wyllie Tomb was built for Queen Emma’s relatives and close associateswhose caskets remained in the mausoleum. Robert C. Wyllie, who was a Scot, served themonarchy as foreign minister and was a close friend of the royal family.

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In 1907, the Hawaii Legislature appropriated funds to build a third crypt for the Kalãkauafamily.

A separate monument to Charles Reed Bishop was built in 1916 although his remains restbeside his wife in the Kamehameha Tomb.

A summary of the tombs, and list of whose remains rest in each is attached as Exhibit C’.

Abigail Kekaulike Kawananakoa is a descendant of Kaumuali’i and Kapi’olani. She wasadopted by Abigail Wahiikeahuula Campbell, her maternal grandmother. AbigailWahiikaahuula Campbell was married to Prince David Kawananakoa. They had threechildren; David Kalakaua Kawananakoa, Kapi’olani Kawananakoa and LydiaLili’uokalani Kawananakoa, Ms. Abigail K. Kawananakoa’s mother.

Abigail W. Campbell, Prince David Kawananakoa and their son David K. Kawananakoaare all interred in the Kaläkaua Crypt. David K. Kawananakoa (Ms. Abigail K.Kawananakoa’s brother through adoption), was the last person laid to rest at Mauna ‘Alabeing interred in the Kalãkaua Crypt in 1953.

DISCUSSION:On February 23, 1943, the Royal Mausoleum premises were set aside to theSuperintendent of Public Works under Executive Order (E.O.) 998. Following statehood,the Royal Mausoleum became the responsibility of the Department of Accounting andGeneral Services (DAGS) which assumed the management of most State buildings andgrounds. Act 254, SLH 1967, Section 4, transferred all state historic areas and buildingsfrom DAGS to the Department of Land and Natural Resources (DLNR) andsubsequently, on April 18, 1979, Governor’s Executive Order No. 2966 set aside theRoyal Mausoleum to the DLNR, Division of State Parks (State Parks). State Parksmaintains the Royal Mausoleum and refers to it as the Royal Mausoleum StateMonument.

There is no statute specifying who can be interred on the Royal Mausoleum StateMonument premises. The issue was considered by the Attorney General in 1956 whoconcluded that absent a controlling statute, authority rested with the Superintendent ofPublic Works2. Accordingly, as that jurisdiction now falls under the DLNR, authority

1 Staff notes that although the attached list cites names of the family members interred, it may notnecessarily be an exhaustive list.2 The conclusion stated in the March 8, 1956 opinion letter approved by then Acting Attorney GeneralRichard Sharpless addressed three specific questions: 1. Who has jurisdiction and control over the RoyalMausoleum premises; 2. Who can be interred in the Royal Mausoleum premises; and 3. Who has theauthority to determine rights of interment in the Royal Mausoleum premises. The conclusion with respectto who has jurisdiction over the Royal Mausoleum premises was determined to be the Superintendent ofPublic Works. Regarding the second question over who can be interred, the Attorney General concluded,“In view of the foregoing, it seems reasonably clear that the Royal Mausoleum premises were dedicatedand preserved as a burial ground for members of the Royal family of Hawai’i, which included thesovereign and chiefs of the kingdom and their family members.” The third question regarding the authorityfor interment rights was found to rest with the Superintendent as well.


now rests with the Board of Land and Natural Resources (Board). Additionally, underState Parks’ administrative rules, specifically HAR 13-146-27 regarding memorialization,“No person shall install any monument, memorial, tablet or other commemorativeinstallation, except with the written permission of the board or its authorizedrepresentative.”

The proposal outlined in Exhibit B, envisions a new tomb which mirrors the existingWyllie Tomb in appearance and location. Upon entering the grounds, the Wyllie Tomb isto the left, on mauka side, and the new tomb is proposed to the right, or makai side.Exhibit B includes renderings, a site plan and size comparisons of the various tombs, andphotos.

The Royal Mausoleum was listed in the National Register of Historic Places in 1972, andin the State Register of Historic Places in 1981. Under Sections 6E-7 and 8, HRS andChapter 13-275, HAR, State Parks is required to give the State Historic PreservationDivision (SHPD) the opportunity to review projects or actions that could potentiallyaffect historic properties and receive written concurrence from SHPD to proceed.

The improvement projects undertaken to date at Mauna ‘Ala in partnership with the Ali’iTrusts have been limited to replacing, restoring, or renovating existing features on thegrounds. The subject proposal is different in that it would add a new element to thegrounds.

Ms. Kawananakoa indicates the costs for design, engineering and construction as well asmaintenance costs in perpetuity will be borne by her and is not asking for the tomb to bereserved for additional persons.

CHAPTER 343 - ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESMENT:In accordance with Hawaii Administrative Rule Section 1 1-200-8(a)(3), the subjectrequest is exempt from the preparation of an environmental assessment pursuant toExemption Class No. 3 of the State Parks Exemption List which exempts the“Construction and location of single, new, small facilities or structures and the alterationof modification of same and installation of new, small, equipment and facilities and thealteration and modification of same including but not limited to “ [HAR Section 11-200-8(a)(3)].

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RECOMMENDATION: That the Board:

1. Declare that, after considering the potential effects of the proposeddisposition as provided by Chapter 343, HRS, and Chapter 11-200, HAR,this project will probably have minimal or no significant effect on theenvironment and is therefore exempt from the preparation of anenvironmental assessment.

2. Authorize the construction and use of a burial tomb to house the remainsof Abigail K. Kawananakoa on the grounds of the Royal MausoleumState Monument and delegate authority to the Chairperson to issue,negotiate and approve a construction Right of Entry for said tomb subjectto the following:

a. The final review and approval for the precise location and designof the tomb as well as a plan for maintenance shall be subject tothe Chairperson’s approval;

b. The costs for the design, construction and maintenance inperpetuity shall be paid for by Ms. Kawananakoa;

c. The standard terms and conditions of the most current right ofentry form, as may be amended from time to time;

d. Review and approval by the State Historic Preservation Division asrequired by law; and,

e. Such other terms and conditions as may be prescribed by theChairperson to best serve the interests of the State.

Respectfully submitted,

DANIEL S. QUINNState Parks Administrator

APPROVED FOR SUBMITTAL:

WILLIAM J. Al A, JR.Chairperson

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Exhibit A — Tax Map Key


Exhibit B — Kawananakoa Request

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December 17, 2012

Williami. Aila, Jr.ChairpersonDepartment of Land and Natural ResourcesKalanimoku Building1151 Punchbowl StreetHonolulu, HI 96813

Dear Mr. Aila:

I request permission to construct a burial structure at Mauna Ala to be usedfor the disposition of my remains.

The design, engineering, and construction would be entirely at my expense.I will make provision for its care and maintenance in perpetuity.

I also request that the structure be situated on the makal side of theproperty in the open area behind the flagpole. The approximate location isindicated on the enclosed site plan.

I have also enclosed conceptual drawings with this letter,

Thank you for your consideration.

Abigail K. Kawananakoa

Enclosures I V L7v’41

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SUMMARY SHEET

Placement: The proposed Kawananakoa Tomb has been located upon the Mauna‘Ala site with respect to and reflective of the existing chapel, tombs, memorial,and burial site, It is located with purpose to offer additional enhancement in thenatural balance and proportion of the site plan, through placement directly in linewith, and perpendicular to the Willie Tomb, while also giving respect in itsalignment to the original Mauna ‘Ala Cross site plan.

Size: The proposed size, both in footprint and scale, pays respect to the existingtombs, memorial, and burial site on the grounds, and its placement with respectto site balance. Though its footprint is smaller than all but one (Bishop Memorial)of the existing tombs, it contributes to the balance of the land, and the site.

Design: The preliminary design echoes both visually and in feeling the WillieTomb. lt sits aligned with, and offset in distance equally with, the existing Crosssite plan, as are the Willie Tomb. Bishop Memorial and Karnehameha Tomb. Asshown on the proposed site plan, both tombs are located visually on the right andon the left as you enter the grounds. The preliminary design is intended only forillustrative purposes, in that the proposed design concept reflects the Willie Tombwith respect to its elements, its stepped base, its four columns, and its roof.

Existing and proposed Kawananakoa Tomb:Karriehameha Tomb: 13’1-112”X24’1-1/2” 316.50 square feetWillie Tomb: 18’-0”X21’7 382.50 square feetBishop Memorial: 5’-10”X8’-6” 4950 square feetYoung Burial Site: 16’-6”X22’-O” 363.00 square feetProposed Kawananakoa Tomb: 1S’-0”X15’-0” 225.00 square feet

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Wyllie Tcmb base:18’-Ox21’-T’

Bishop Memorial base: 5’-1O”x8’-6”

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Kamehameha Tomb base:1 3’-l 112”x24-1 112”

John Young base, post to post:16’-6”x22’-O”


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Exhibit C — Interment List

April 26, 2013

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hall,,,’ l,s’c.i,. I ,ht Ft sore cal I Inert’s) triad

son <if Kasnchaescla., IV arid Queen Emma,

died Auguae 27, I6t2 at the -‘ice a.( Ic-er. I’he,e

was tao ragarn in the ittyal V.ILIIT cr Pohakaissa

the ;,:c’crac-occs’ grounds of ‘Ii,”,: Palace1 scat

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.,ttriplrt,’d rna,,”aalu’aarn

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teasiga if the far, altliuta’, she keys no the new

nasal rictus’ leant were ‘atrated awry ta Ma tan’-’

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coasted by pails if fine clettir intl placed on

ayers racks alaing the wall.

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