PL-REZ-2022-000017 A. SPIELMAN TESTIMONY 11.13.2022

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Araujo, Jaclyn From: Aaron Spielman <aaron@naneastudios.com> Sent: Sunday, November 13, 2022 8:23 AM To: LPCtestimony Subject: Re: Oppose Item #2, Applicant: Shawn Maile Nakoa, Esq. (PL-REZ-2002-000017), TMK: (3) 7-7-008:062 Aloha Leeward Planning Commission, Thank you for your time reviewing this testimony. I was born and raised in South Kona and currently live and work in Waimea. For the last 40 plus years I can remember seeing and hearing about the desecration of our lands by overeager developers who do not want to follow the laws/protocols of Hawaii. Enough is enough. No more development without proper infrastructure for those that live and work here full time. Proper infrastructure must be island wide, not only in isolated areas that are detached from end -users. This subdivision will not solve the housing crises on this island. Further development of lands within the SMA is a losing proposition and will ultimately lead to Hawaii Island losing its special character and qualities. I oppose this application for the following reason(s): No SiRnaae Notification. The application for this subdivision, submitted by Land Planning Hawaii (LPH), stated they would post a sign regarding the rezone application at the property's entrance. There is NO visible signage at the entrance to the property at Pomaikai Street or Kuakini Highway. Requested Septic Systems, NOT Available Municipal Wastewater Connection. LPH's application initially stated that the subdivided properties' wastewater would be treated via "Individual Wastewater Systems," i.e., they did not intend to (pay to) connect to the municipal wastewater system. Water Allotment Application Based on Old Records. LPH initially submitted proof of available water based on a letter to a Realtor for a different subdivision application from 2010. This has since been corrected by the Dept. of Water Supply and they have paid a deposit for two additional 'units,' good until 2025. This was sloppy, and created more work for the Planning Dept. and Dept. of Water Supply. Endangered Flora / Fauna Not Surveyed. The application states, "Although there were no professional surveys conducted... the applicant does not believe that rare or endangered floral or fauna resources are likely to be found within the subject site... " "Does not believe?" In fact, each of the species named, Hawaiian Hawk (I'o), Hawaiian Owl (Pueo), and Hawaiian Hoary Bat have all been observed hunting on and around this property and the surrounding areas. Avoidance of an Updated and Accurate Archeological Survey The application initially submitted an archeological survey from 1987 for this acreage. DLNR / SHPD requested additional information, and a back -and -forth ensued.