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Gordon K. &Sherry L. Kalaniopio <br /> 64-592 Mamalahoa Hwy. <br /> Pu'ukapu Homesteads <br /> Kamuela, HI. 96743 <br /> 6/11/23 <br /> To: Leeward Planning Commission <br /> Subject: We oppose the Kaupulehu Land LLC applications. <br /> (PL-SLU-2022-000008) & (PL-REZ-2022-000039) <br /> Aloha, <br /> We are writing to show our opposition to the application by Kaupulehu Land LLC to covert a 5 <br /> acre agricultural parcel, TMK (3) 6-4-024:027, into Rural and Commercial zoning. <br /> Waimea is and should remain the agricultural country town that it is. We ourselves purchased <br /> 40 acres next to Pu'unani subdivision over 10 years ago to preserve the agricultural land of <br /> Waimea and not allow it to become an extension of the subdivision next to it. All of the <br /> neighbors we talked with as we were re-fencing our property line said how glad they were that <br /> we purchased it to use as ag land and not turn it into another development. When neighbors 2 <br /> lots over tried to turn their 10 acres into 6 residential lots they too met nothing but opposition <br /> from all of our neighbors. True we need more housing, but without the ag lands how will all of <br /> these people be fed. We are trying to become a sustainable state and not rely on food that is <br /> shipped in from the mainland. How can this happen if we allow so much of our agricultural <br /> lands to be turned into commercial and residential properties that our local families cannot <br /> afford,just so that these land owners make a huge profit off these property conversions. <br /> Something needs to be done to keep our local families here and not cause them to have to <br /> move to the mainland because they cannot afford to buy or rent a home and feed their families. <br /> Please be ones that help stop this vicious cycle of the rich getting richer and the wealthy moving <br /> in at the expense of our local ohana. <br /> Another concern we have is the traffic a 3-building commercial development will bring to an <br /> area already congested roadway. There is not sufficient traffic management and safety for <br /> vehicles, pedestrians and cyclists along this highway that is the only road leading into Waimea <br /> from the Hilo side. <br /> We appreciate your time in reading this written testimony and ask that you vote NO and not <br /> approve this application. <br /> Sincerely, <br /> Gordon K. Kalaniopio Sherry L. Kalaniopio <br />