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existing large numbers of tourists and visitors to keep and protect these <br /> wildlife, that task will be nearly impossible with the increased crowds this <br /> development will bring. The application is relying on an Environmental Impact <br /> Study (EIS) from 2006 which way outdated and isn't right—an updated and <br /> current EIS should be required. <br /> <!--[if !supportLists]-->III. <!--[endif]-->Unproven track record <br /> This applicant is listed at Black Sand Beach LLC. A quick search of <br /> business names online at Hawaii.gov, results in numerous affiliated businesses <br /> including Ka'u Valley LLC, Punalu'u Village, Ka'u Royal Hawaiian Coffee& <br /> Tea LP, among others. These various entities own many properties in and <br /> around Naalehu and Punalu'u. There isn't a history of development on these <br /> various properties. One example is the building at 95-1178 Kaalaiki Road, <br /> Naalehu. This property contains a building that is roughly half completed and <br /> there has been zero activity to complete it in years. Another example is the <br /> building across the street containing Ka'u Auto Repair—owned by the same <br /> individual. The shop buildings are quite dilapidated and in need of repairs. <br /> Consider the condition of the properties where these proposed developments <br /> are involved: the applicant has had years of opportunity to make improvements <br /> to these grounds but has done nothing. Why haven't any of the ramshackle <br /> buildings been demonlished?....Why haven't the ponds been cleared and <br /> maintained? Given the lack of previous experience and evidence of finishing <br /> projects on these and other properties in Ka'u, I seriously question the ability of <br /> this applicant to successfully complete this project—especially considering the <br /> immense size and scope of construction being proposed. In the event this <br /> project gets abandoned part-way through construction, Ka'u will be faced <br /> another disaster. Does the applicant even have sufficient funds to complete <br /> such an enormously expensive project???? This question demands to be <br /> addressed and answered. <br /> <!--[if !supportLists]-->IV. <!--[endif]-->Sufficient demand <br /> Sea Mountain Resort failed. What's to say this new development is <br /> going to succeed? Has the applicant done a thorough investigation to verify <br /> that there is adequate demand for the goods and services of this proposed <br /> development for it to not fail? What has changed from the days of Sea <br /> Mountain until now to demonstrate that this new development will be <br /> profitable? This is another question demanding to be addressed and answered. <br /> <!--[if !supportLists]-->V. <!--[endif]-->Community Opposition <br /> There is overwhelming local community opposition to this project and <br /> has been for years. The zoning and development for this property for Sea <br /> Mountain was all done back in the 1970s—long before the critical <br /> implementation of community input and feedback. It was a mistake then and is <br /> a mistake now. The only way to rectify this horrific mistake from decades ago <br /> is to LISTEN to the local community—something the developer and land <br /> owner hasn't done. Sure, she has held many community forums and meetings, <br /> but she hasn't listened to the MAJORITY of the community—the majority of <br /> Ka'u residents OPPOSE this development and DOESN'T want it! Despite the <br /> obvious majority opposition, she insists on foraging ahead. <br />