PL-SPP-2022-000016 02.14.23 L. KEALOHA TESTIMONY

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Kealoha-Makuakane-Makua Testimony in Opposition of PL -SPP -2022-000016 at Lolia Place 2.12.2023 shoreline. As such, fishing and/or coastal access is not an issue. Historic aerial photography from 1965 of the area show that the entire subject parcel and nearby areas had been cleared and planted in orchards (Figure 15). It is not known whether the subject parcel or immediate surrounding area have ever been used for the gathering of plants by native Hawaiians. However, given the property's current residential and agricultural use, it would appear very unlikely that the site would serve such purpose today and/or in the recent past. Additionally, there are no known archaeological features on the subject parcel. Based on the above, it does not appear that the project would have any potential adverse impact relating to the cultural and historical resources of this area. It is not good practice to assume anything when applying for a special use permit. In the first highlighted section, this is not true, my family cemetery is located within 2,000 feet of the site location. The surrounding land is a part of larger parcels that once belonged to my family. The Makua and Makuakane `ohana is my grandmother's lineage which hail from. We owned a lot of land within this area and how do people know what may or may not have been on the property if no surveys were done, especially after people have already bulldozed the land? I have had others who bought land from my family, who live just around the corner from the cemetery return poi pounders and other artifacts in the past. One CANNOT assume that there are no artifacts, cultural or historical resources found within the area, especially if it is based on the "Honesty is the best policy" trust system. Our `ohana have gathered for generations within these areas and have been pushed out of our land because of all the development occurring and the rising costs of land taxes. Many of my family members and I are strongly opposed to this Special Permit and the type of development and activities that are being suggested for this parcel. We appreciate your consideration and highly encourage you to not allow this Special use permit to be issued. Please inform me of when the planning commission meeting will be held so my family and I can give public testimony in person. Me ke aloha pumehana, Leila Kealoha (808) 937-7991 kealohaainallc@gmail.com 3