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trails, cultural sites, fishponds, shopping centers, restaurants, hotels, and much more. Including <br /> the superb beach at `Anaeho`omalu Bay that are open to kama`aina and visitors. But my <br /> experience in the Waikoloa Beach Resort area also includes active membership in the Waikoloa <br /> Canoe Club, which is located at `Anaeho`omalu Bay. I have been a club member since 1999 <br /> serving as head coach from 2017 through 2020. For the last 22 years I've enjoyed a very special <br /> familiarity with the area, facilities, beaches, ocean waters and coastline. I am proud to say that <br /> I've also enjoyed a solid relationship with the management and staff of the Waikoloa Land <br /> Development Company. Whose policies and resources provide a year-round access to the <br /> public, security and safety for all,protection of our cultural sites, timely communications to <br /> resort tenants and users, master planning, maintenance of beaches and facilities. As such, the <br /> Waikoloa Canoe Club has directly benefited from these policies and resources and is there to <br /> stay. <br /> The public access through the area, however merits emphasis in my short testimony. On any <br /> given day at `Anaeho`omalu Bay you may find local families and visitors on the beach, <br /> snorkelers, stand up paddlers, one man canoe paddlers, fishermen,people arriving for catamaran <br /> or boat rides. On some days you may find elementary school kids there with their teachers, <br /> surfers, wind surfers, 6-man outrigger canoe paddling, and folks just walking along the beach <br /> taking photos of breathtaking views. There is no admission cost to the beach unlike some other <br /> places and parking is free. I don't believe there are many places on the Big Island that can offer <br /> this range of commercial and recreational activity to the public. Indeed, the Waikoloa Resort <br /> area with its special events throughout the year draws visitors from all parts of the island. <br /> Finally, I applaud the Waikoloa Land Development Company's project Kumu Hou, in terms of <br /> what it will provide for the Big Island's economic growth in the out years, its commitment and <br /> outreach to communities through the Waikoloa Foundation while preserving our unique cultural <br /> resources along trails and the shoreline and above all, continued public access to the resort areas <br /> and beaches. Thank you. Happy holidays. <br /> VITOUSEK: Mahalo. I believe Michael Servis is not going to be joining us today is that <br /> correct? David Gross would you please state your name and the town you live in? <br /> GROSS: Yes, my name is David Gross. You can hear me, okay? <br /> VITOUSEK: Yes. <br /> GROSS: Thank you. My name is David Gross and I live at the Villages at Mauna Lani. I'm <br /> addressing Item Number 3 on the agenda relating to zoning at Kumu Hou planned development <br /> affordable housing component. My wife and I provided written testimony however, I wanted to <br /> have an opportunity to address not only the LPC but the many interested parties watching the <br /> Zoom meeting. From the outset let's be clear. Everybody agrees that having more affordable <br /> housing on Hawaii Island is needed and essential as there is a great demand for long term <br /> affordable apartments and houses for local residents. As noted in the Planning Department's <br /> recommendation for Change of Zone, Waikoloa Beach Resort satisfied the affordable housing <br /> requirements with the donation of 300 acres of land to the County within Waikoloa Village. <br /> 5 <br /> EXHIBIT A <br />