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From: Tom Legg <br /> To: W PCtesti mono <br /> Subject: I am a property owner adjacent to the proposed development under Permit Application PL-SMA2023-000046: <br /> Date: Tuesday, March 5,2024 1:49:04 PM <br /> I am starting my objections to the development, as proposed for many reasons,however for <br /> efficiency, I will only state briefly the primary objections that aren't based on my financial or <br /> personal interests,but those that have negative cultural, historical and environmental impact. <br /> 1) Punalu'u is a sacred place to the Hawaiian people. There are many sites of religious <br /> significance and burial grounds scattered throughout the area, particularly in the area <br /> designated for resort development. I would hope that the voices of the local generational <br /> population should carry great weight in that regard. <br /> 2) The wildlife. This is a natural area. KA'U is one of the few remaining large areas with very <br /> little development. It's not that there isn't room to start developing on the fringes of the many <br /> tourist areas that aleady exist on the island without converting Ka'u Don't pressure the Turtles. <br /> 3) Tsunamis! This is a Tsunami zone and also known for earthquakes (6.2 Richter 3 miles <br /> away a few weeks back) and volcanic activity. <br /> I could possibly be supportive of parts of the plan, but the total scope is too large and would <br /> substantially harm the area. The number of dwelling and especially lodging units is excessive. <br /> The infrastructure that is there is grossly insufficient for what is there now and while an <br /> upgraded infrastructure plan would be great and could safely be done to support some <br /> additional load, but I fear that in order to accommodate the usage of so many people would <br /> necessarily be harmful to the ecology of the area. <br /> Respectfully submitted. <br /> Thomas Charles Legg <br /> owner of Unit 49 Colony One at Punalu'u <br /> 2214 Crowley St <br /> Muskegon,MI 49441 <br /> Tom Legg Owner Unit#49 <br /> Colony One <br /> Ninole Loop Rd, Pahala <br /> Colony One <br />