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From: Zach Mermel <br /> To: W PCtesti mono <br /> Cc: Zachary Mermel <br /> Subject: Testimony re: Proposed Punalu'u Development <br /> Date: Monday, March 4, 2024 4:28:18 PM <br /> To whom it may concern, <br /> I write to express my heartfelt opposition to the proposed development at <br /> Punalu`u, encompassing multiple TMK`s owned by Black Sand Beach LLC. <br /> As a professional planner, born and raised in East Hawaii, who holds a <br /> masters degree in ecological landscape planning and design, I attended <br /> one of the community input meetings, hosted by the developer in 2022. In <br /> most community focused meetings, it is customary to record, on butcher <br /> paper, the community member's feedback that is shared; however, the <br /> developer's hired consultants did not take notes on attendee's concerns / <br /> comments; this lack of attempting to integrate feedback / mana`o from <br /> community members is a worrisome sign, and rather disrespectful of the <br /> community input process. <br /> Perhaps a more effective approach would be to have a facilitated <br /> community based charette, whereby interested community members <br /> would have their mana`o, concerns, and insights integrated into the design <br /> process for the development. There are local planners/designers <br /> In its current form, I do not support this proposed development. Please <br /> strongly consider halting the proceedings of this proposed development, so <br /> that community input can be better integrated into future proceedings. <br /> Respectfully, <br /> Zachary Mermel <br />