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* We need an Environmental Impact Statement, since the current one is more than 50 years old. <br /> Deciding to move forward without one feels disrespectful to our community and to the aina, and <br /> does not feel pono. <br /> * There is no disaster mitigation plan. Pele can be unpredictable and things can change very <br /> quickly here. The beach is already overcrowded and building a development that is not coastal <br /> dependent within 200 feet of the high tide mark puts people and facilities in danger. Tsunamis, <br /> earthquakes, flooding, many other potential hazards need to be considered and anticipated—if <br /> not, there could be huge losses and liabilities. <br /> * There is no burial treatment plan in place. <br /> * There needs to be an updated shore assessment and setback. This certification is especially <br /> important when there are plans to put a cafe about 100 feet from the beach, as seen in the <br /> proposed village diagram, 915. <br /> * The current infrastructure is very poor. How is the developer going to deal with waste water, <br /> necessary water supplies and what fire suppression systems will be in place? <br /> * Building condos at Punalu'u will most definitely increase our property taxes. This would put <br /> additional financial strain on the many people in our area who are already fighting to make ends <br /> meet. <br /> In all these respects, and especially considering the negative impacts a development like this <br /> would have on critically endangered species, I respectfully ask that you not approve this plan. <br /> Thank you for reading, <br /> Ellen LaPenna, Na'alehu <br /> 92-1329 Prince Kuhio Blvd <br /> PMB 469 <br /> Captain Cook, HI 96704 <br />