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From: Otis Salmo <br /> To: WPCtestimony;Council Remote Testimony <br /> Subject: Written Testimony re: Black Sand Beach, LLC <br /> Date: Sunday,March 3,2024 7:45:49 PM <br /> TO: Office of the County Clerk <br /> 25 Aupuni Street <br /> Hilo, HI 96720 <br /> F: (808) 961-8912 <br /> E: WPCtestimony4hawaiicounty gov ; councilremotetestimony4hawaiicounty gov <br /> FR: Otis D. Salmo <br /> PO Box 105196-3069 Pakalana St. <br /> Pahala, HI 96777 <br /> P: (206) 434-1441 <br /> E: otissalmo c4gmail.com <br /> To whom it may concern, <br /> This email is a written testimony regarding the development by: Black Sand Beach, LLC <br /> (Affecting Tax Map Keys: 95-019: 011.015.024/026, 030, 031. 033, 035 96.001: 001 thru 003, <br /> 000:011 thru 0139-6-002: 008. 037. 038. 041.053 NINOLE, WAILAU, PUNALU'U Ka'u, <br /> Hawaii Island) <br /> As a resident of Ka'u, listed are my concerns for the above mentioned area: <br /> • I demand the County to hold another hearing on a Saturday so working residents or <br /> those with no access to technology can also testify. <br /> • Allowing development that is not coastal dependent in an already crowded area, within <br /> 200 feet of the high water mark puts people and facilities in danger from tsunami and <br /> irresponsible planning that can possibly result in huge liabilities. For example, should <br /> there be a tsunami (or fire, as we've learned from Maui) in such a populated area with <br /> only two access/exit points, and an evacuation needs to take place, it will cause <br /> significant risks to many lives. If we think about the amount of tourists that visit <br /> Punalu'u as it is today, adding an additional 225-300+vehicles can have a significant <br /> impact on everyone's safety. <br /> • I demand a shoreline certification, especially when there is a planned Beach Club Cafe a <br /> 100 feet from the beach (915 in Proposed Village Diagram). <br /> • I disagree with this development in the Punalu'u area as endangered wildlife will be at <br /> further risk. Increased foot traffic will be a detriment to this fragile ecosystem. Further, I <br /> feel the development of a 225 bed condominium and other projects listed in the <br /> proposed village diagram will enhance the risk of possible sewage leaks; increased foot <br />