2020-09-21 Leeward Exh A (SPP 20-000218)

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CARR SMITH: - - - MASON: - -MASON: Oh, okay. Let's see, okay, here we go, uploading. Okay. Are we looking at it yet? CARR SMITH: Yes. MASON: Okay, wonderful. Okay, so, first,just a small introduction. I work in the construction industry as a designer and project manager. I specialize in sustainable construction and restoration. I have been working with Kate for the last month to develop a new set of plans that appeases the concerns of their neighbors and concerns of her own and can serve as an environmentally mindful establishment. So the updated concept plan is still a concept; however, it has been changed to show a much more accurate representation of what would be constructed. You'll see here that we have reduced square footage by over 25 percent; it was originally 3,500 square feet, and we are down to about 2,700. So here is the floor plan—let's see (indiscernible–voice lowered). We've reduced the number of restrooms that was originally on the plans; we had several restrooms on the Hilo Drafting co-plans, and here we just have the three guest bathrooms and one staff bathroom, and this represents the appropriate and legal number of restrooms needed for the maximum number of 125 guests, and would be much lower for the general number of guests, which would be around 30, with maybe 10 people working. We will also be vigilant with the placement of the septic system as to not allow any possibility of contamination to the stream that was mentioned earlier. And right now, the Hickeys are also on a cesspool, and I have mentioned to them that it's also very likely that we would at this time be able to switch them over to a septic system, which is something that's going to be legally necessary for them on their property seen here, so, that would also add to the environmental sustainability aspect. I want to mention like Kate has been super adamant every step of the way that we make sure to address any issues or nuisances that might be a concerning to her neighbors. For example, we'll been adding ample soundproofing to areas where noise would be transmitted at higher decibels, and now have the dance area, like here, in the middle of the building as to add extra sound dampening between the sound system and her neighbors' homes. They also plan to go so far as installing decibel meters on their property lines to monitor and keep record of their noise compliance. And as far as the design goes, Kate's developed really great aesthetic, and we are working closely to design a space that is cohesive with the natural setting. The building itself would be a combination of Hawaii ranch style architecture and modern rustic simplicity. The building will have responsibly sourced `ohi`a posts along this wraparound lanai, goes all the way around the building here so you have views around the whole building, and that's all with responsibly sourced `ohi`a posts. And then, of course, our goal is to have Sunshower Farms to remain a carbon-neutral business, with the addition of the space. The following are a few of the many sustainability aspects of the proposed construction: a hundred percent solar electric power, as they are off-grid; using a propane or solar electric water heater; using native plants and locally sourced groundcover for 20 EXHIBIT A