2022-01-06 Windward Exh B (PL-SPP-2021-000005)

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RAFFIPIY: Just a follow up and comment on that too. I'm wondering about the 2 residences. One to the north and one to the west of the property. I'm wondering if they really understand the spirit of why the other reason for the denial, which is the storage of hazardous materials. I wonder if they know about that's the reason why this kind of facility it's not allowed within this area. The other thing if they would have any comment. I know you said that you're trying to reach out to them and no response. I'm just curious that's it. Okay, I appreciate you taking the time to respond Mr. Pipan. PIPAN: Thank you very much. AU: Okay, Commissioner Lin, you have a question, go ahead. LIN: Thank you Mr. Chair. This question is for Ms. Hewett or Mr. Pipan. So, I looked at the chronological history of the property and there's been some requests, such as the convenience store and the commercial kitchen. And it was explained to us that it was opposed back then, so the community at that time had opposed a development with commercial use and this type of business or business use. So, I'm just curious if there was any more outreach during this process, when you were planning the self-storage and the mail facility. Were there any community meetings? Because we don't see any communication from the `Ainaloa community or any other neighboring residences. So, I just wanted to see if you had any communication documented saying that they are okay with this facility. PIPAN: Thank you, Commissioner Lin. I'll take a crack at it and Patrina may chime in if she has any more additional information. So, regarding the previous proposed commercial kitchen and convenience store on the subject property that was permitted by John Hegarty a previous owner of the property. It appears that during the application process the community was opposed to it largely due to its potential adverse impacts to traffic conditions in the area. It had much greater anticipated peak hour trips closer to 50. This one again is 13 to 14 for peak hour trips. Also, there was a concern for alcohol sales from the convenience store directly adjacent to the park and the playground. So, understandably they limited that there would be no alcohol sales at the convenience store in deference to the local community center. So, I'm not exactly sure why Mr. Hegarty the previous landowner didn't follow through with his plans, it could have been part of the permitting process, funding. In any event, he sold this property to the Hewett's a few years ago and they withdrew, they revoked that Special Permit and made these plans for this Special Permit. Regarding hosting community meetings again it's been a little difficult in the current COVID climate to arrange gatherings of folks it's all gone online. We reached out to communities and those that show a very strong interest in these proposed plans definitely we do additional outreach and coordination and consultation with those communities. This one has just kind of been, we've gotten echoes back from the community. So, the signs there, we send out our notices and our request for comment, if nothing comes back, we don't"—"really pester about a plan. So, maybe that's a potential room for improvement for us to really knock-on doors and try to get some sort of feedback and I'll take that as a task to get better on. And Patrina if you wanted to add any context with respect to your purchase and going from the convenience store to the current plan,please do. 9 EXHIBIT B