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stay. Our children have grown up playing with our guests' children. It has been a win-win <br /> for us and our visitors as they have a very unique experience staying with a Kama'aina <br /> ohana. All of our guests have been respectful to our home, family, and neighbors. At <br /> every check in, we ask each guest to respect the privacy of our 4 neighbors in our <br /> cul-de-sac by not walking or driving in the cul-de-sac and abiding by our quiet hours of <br /> 9pm-8am. In all the years of hosting, we have never had any issues or problematic <br /> house guests. <br /> We'd like to address the points of concern that have been brought up from neighbors. <br /> • CCRs/Restrictive covenants of Keopu Heights- We understand that the CCR's <br /> are a private matter and do not influence the county's decision whether to grant <br /> the special permit or not. However, it should be noted the neighbors who in their <br /> letters have accused us of being in violation of the Restrictive covenants have <br /> omitted the second half of the provision which states we are actually in <br /> compliance. Provision (a) which they quoted goes on to state "...guest quarters <br /> may be placed or maintained on the subdivision lot if placed or maintained in <br /> conformity with the county and state regulations." Our guest quarters are in <br /> alliance with the county regulations in regards to hosted STVRs. Furthermore, <br /> there is no provision in the Restrictive Covenants that state property owners may <br /> not rent their entire home, or any portion of whether it be long term or short term. <br /> Many property owners in this subdivision have both long term and short term <br /> rentals; renting out a portion or their entire home. It is not uncommon or <br /> prohibited in the CC&Rs. In addition, in regards to provision (i) which they also <br /> referenced, we have not been participating in an "obnoxious or offensive trade" <br /> or "annoyance or nuisance" to the neighborhood as we are quiet and have never <br /> had any noise complaints or any other complaints. We consulted with a local <br /> attorney, Bob Triantos, who specializes in HOAs regarding our restrictive <br /> covenants and bylaws, he said our homestay does not violate the CCRs and it is <br /> not up to the board to enforce them but for neighbors to work it out between <br /> themselves if there is a disagreement. The restrictive covenants of this <br /> neighborhood are dated, vague, and use ambiguous wording that can be <br /> interpreted in different ways. The restrictive covenants were written about 30 <br /> years ago and are so dated that every lot within this subdivision is in violation in <br /> one provision or another. For example, the requirement of wood shake roofing <br /> material and boundary hedges not to exceed 6 feet above the ground are just <br /> two provisions which every lot is in violation including the neighbors who have <br /> brought this concern up in their letters. <br /> • Private road wear and tear- Relative to the road impact, we would like to note the <br /> following: <br /> a. First in terms of the condition of the existing road. While privately owned, the <br /> road was built to County-approved private road standards, consisting of a 20-foot <br /> wide paved road. As such, the condition of the road and its ability to withstand <br /> 2 of 6 <br />