PL-REZ-2022-000017 T. HOLDERREAD TESTIMONY 11.14.2022

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TO: LPCtestimony@hawaiicounty.gov FROM: Theresa Holderread SUBJECT: Oppose Item #2, Applicant: Shawn Maile Nakoa, Esq. (PL-REZ-2002-000017), TMK: (3) Planning Commission, Thank you for taking the time to read my opposition to this application for the following reasons: No SianaRe 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 do not intend to (pay to) connect to the municipal wastewater system. Since developments in this area already are connected to municipal wastewater this development should be required to do the same. Endangered Flora / Fauna Not Surveved 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... " Professional surveys should be required, and, 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. Then in late October 2022, the applicant secured a teleconference between the applicant, the applicant's attorney, SHPD, and the Deputy Planning Director — even though SHPD noted that there was likelihood of previously undocumented historic sites and there has been recent bulldozing that impacted burial plots — SHPD agreed to give permission for archeological surveys to be conducted after subdividing. I believe surveys, such as this, should be required before subdividing/work begins in a development A transcript of this teleconference meeting, mentioned above, was not provided in the application documentation, nor was the promised map from a reported 10/28/22 survey.