2021-05-20 Leeward Exh B (Public Testimony re SMA 21-078)

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SMITH: The boundary line disputes that were mentioned in the first responses to the application have been resolved to the satisfaction of both parties at this point. Unless something VITOUSEK: Okay. SMITH: --actually turns up during the construction, we, we, I think we're in agreement as where the property line is. VITOUSEK: Okay, thank you. That will conclude that. Moving on. Are there any, any other Commissioners that have questions of Mr. Smith? [None.] No. Okay, moving on, Nancye Capri. Please state your name and town you live. It's on mute. CAPRI: Okay, sorry. Good morning. My name is Nancye Capri and I live in Holualoa and on Alii Drive. My husband and I own a 5-acre agricultural property directly across the street from the proposed development. On both sides of us are 5-acre agricultural properties and the street is lined with residential homes. Contrary to what is stated in the application, the area is primarily residential and agricultural. I'd like you to consider this is a future generation argument. What is our legacy as we are leaving, and as Kona becomes fully developed? Zoning does not mean you have an absolute right. You're only on first base. If water is inadequate, you don't get what you want. If parking is inadequate, you don't get what you want. If streets are inadequate, you don't get what you want. Prior to COVID, and to the bridge construction, traffic during high-peak season or high-peak times of day is backed up from Lunapule to Alii Garden's Marketplace. Safe parking for shoreline access is inadequate. Driveways alone removed several parking areas for the shoreline access, and Alii Drive just can't handle any more development. Ultimately, we need to protect and preserve shoreline access. This spot is popular among surfers, fishermen, divers, families, and shoreline access isn't just a designated path. You need to have safe parking. When shoreline access is affected in a negative way, it must be in your forefront in decision- making. When considering a development, total onsite parking must be required. Absolutely no off-site or street parking allowed, including guest parking. If not, you're, you're access to the shoreline is restricted again. So, Kona's collective consciousness in the future will be sorely tested when we have had time to present, excuse me, preserve these natural resources for the people. I think the best solution is for the County to purchase the property to protect and preserve shoreline access and provide safe parking. We owe it to the future of Kona to make these baby steps and to giant steps into the future. I've submitted 373 opposition signatures to this project. Your community wants our natural resources protected, they want shoreline access with safe parking. Please read some of their comments, or all of their comments on that list, and listen, you should listen to your community. We will have over 1,000 opposition signatures by the next meeting. I think you for your time to listen and in your time to evaluate this project. 4 EXHIBIT B