2022-07-21 Leeward Exh D (Public Testimony re Items 56 Hawaii One1 PL-REZ-2022-000014 PL-SMA-2022-000012)

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The infrastructure isn't there. We do have concerns about water. There's only one wastewater treatment plant on this side of the island. There needs to be a more coordinated effort about how development is going to happen because those are the tangibles. The passion is about changing the land, and I think you can't stress enough there's a huge concern about public trust and corruption. Thank you. VITOUSEK: Thank you. Next, we have Ann Eshabarr. Yes, thank you. ESHABARR: I want to do one more correction is actually the website is kapuonkapukapu.wixsite.com/website. Sorry Elizabeth. Anyway, I don't think I'll be taking the whole six because I timed this at about two fifty. So, if I talk slower, I can use that up though. Okay, so my name Ann Eshabarr and I live in Kailua-Kona. I'm against the development of the lot on Ahupua`a closest to Alii Drive and Naniloa Street. I want to make it clear that my primary reason for testifying is not because it's a case of nimby or not in my backyard. But rather a respect for the `aina and the preservation of a Ahupua`a that is significant to Hawai`i's history. This Ahupua`a contains burial sites, some of which are visible from the edge of the lot. So, my guess is there's many more. It is my feeling that all of the lots in this Ahupua`a should be protected. Because of its historical significance, I have a duty as a human being to protect it. I'm not Hawaiian but I don't have to be Hawaiian to want to protect it and I don't have to live close to it to want to protect it. I could live on the moon, and I would still want to protect it. Every decision we make as human beings should include others and the impact; we have on them. This development is just wrong. Once this aha, excuse me, I knew I'd blow it at one point. Once this Ahupua`a is gone, it's gone. There is no coming back from its destruction. I use Alii Drive frequently and when I pass the lot where they want to build over 60 new homes, I have to shake my head. It's unimaginable. The traffic will be terrible on what's already a dangerous street. It's very narrow and very busy. There are bikers, surfers, walkers, strollers, and joggers in addition to vehicles on this narrow street. I already feel I have to be extra careful on Alii Drive and additional traffic will make it even more dangerous for locals and tourists alike. Other issues that need to be considered are the lack of infrastructure on every level. Included in this are water, roads, electricity, sewage, and run off pollution to name a few. Our ocean health is at stake if this development goes through. Kahalu'u Bay may be in danger. Probably will be in danger. I am aware of the housing crisis in Hawaii but, this development is not the answer. These homes will not be considered affordable so it's not helping the crisis. We literally live on a big island so let's build elsewhere and focus on affordable housing. We have to respect the `aina. We have to move carefully and thoughtfully to do what is right for Hawaii island. I also understand Hawaii Onel Investors, LLC let a permit expire in 2019. What is the definition of expire? Cease to be valid typically after a fixed period of time, come to an end. So, they're done. Their permit expired. 6 EXHIBIT D