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"Commissioner Werchick, mentioning that he was impressed by Commissioner Ikeuchi's comments, said that <br /> he was not sure that this was the right time to be building short-term rental units, either." <br /> From October 25, 2022: <br /> Commissioner Ikeuchi, "commented that what is going to be developed adjacent to the burial sites is a concern <br /> for her, as she might have direct ancestors that are buried on this property. She further said that she maintains <br /> a firm opinion, whether or not it is within the purview of this Commission, that the short-term rentals are not <br /> needed in this community." <br /> Ultimately voting yes, Commissioner Werchick, "said it is a fiction to say they are intended to be permanent <br /> residential units,"and Chairman Roth stated, "that he appreciates the applicant being upfront about their <br /> initial plan to make them available as short-term vacation rental..." <br /> Please, again, if you don't simply deny this application, at minimum request input from the Cultural Resources <br /> Commission before considering this project further. <br /> If you do consider this project further, please then also keep in mind Kailua Kona's lack of affordable housing <br /> (that this would be permanent housing is obviously not true and wouldn't be affordable in any event). Please <br /> consider the impact of vacation rentals on our limited water supply, our stressed sewer system and single <br /> landfill, plus the inevitable increased traffic, with consequent known safety concerns regarding tsunami, fire, <br /> and other evacuation bottlenecks. <br /> Also please note that this application is asking for ten years to complete the project, plus the ability to request <br /> an additional ten-year extension. <br /> Again, mahalo for your time and consideration. <br /> janet Matlock <br /> Kailua Kona <br /> 2 <br />