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Kealoha-Makuakane-Makua Testimony in Opposition of PL -SPP -2022-000016 at Lolia Place <br />2.12.2023 <br />Date: February 12, 2023 <br />To: Windward Planning Commission <br />From: Leila Kealoha <br />Re: Written Testimony for Special Permit Application <br />PL -SPP -2022-000016 at Lolia Place <br />Please accept this as my written testimony in opposition to the above referenced special <br />permit application. I was made aware of this special permit application from neighboring <br />parcels which abuts my family cemetery, parcel ID 13002036000. The Special permit <br />project proposal is located less than 2,000 feet from my family cemetery. This is a major <br />concern to my family and 1 as we are always having to ask people to stop accessing our <br />family cemetery by walking pass and through our family burials to access the ocean <br />which is treacherous cliffs. These people are not fishermen and are often found parking <br />their cars next to the burials. <br />have read through the 46 -page application. In my understanding, throughout the entire <br />special permit application it specifically addresses agriculture. I strongly feel like their <br />intentions are not consistent with what they are advertising and promoting on their <br />website, https://www.hawaiiecoretreat.com/. <br />In my research about the property and the Hawaii Eco Retreat center, it is very <br />concerning. On their home page it says " Located just a 10 minute walk from the <br />ocean", under One with nature. The nearest access to the beach is through and around <br />our family cemetery. This is of paramount concern especially with the amount of events <br />and people they would like to invite to their property. <br />3K. The applicant requests to host retreats of up to 24 participants 1-2 times per month. <br />A maximum of twenty to twenty-five trips, primarily occurring during off peak hours is <br />anticipated on any given day. However, a 15 -passenger van will be provided to transport <br />participants to and from these retreats which has strong potential to reduce that number. <br />Additionally, while the retreats, which are anticipated to last between 5 days and 3 <br />weeks, are in session, the average number of trips would be significantly less as the <br />participants would largely remain on-site for the duration of the retreat. <br />Also, the extent of what they share in their application in reference to the agricultural <br />uses is not consistent with what they are advertising. One of the most concerning is the <br />community agreements: <br />1 <br />