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From: iav failino
<br /> To: WPCtestimonv
<br /> Subject: Expression of Opinon RE: Punaluu Development Permit
<br /> Date: Tuesday, March 5,2024 3:50:46 PM
<br /> Attachments: To Whom it May Concern Punaluu.docx
<br /> To whom it may concern, Please note the following:
<br /> To Whom it May Concern, County Of Hawaii, State of Hawaii March 5, 2024
<br /> My name is Jay Failing, long term 35 year resident of Hawaii.
<br /> I own land, near Pahala, in Wood Valley, where I farm, that being
<br /> An orchard. I treasure the remoteness of the area, of Kau, and put up with
<br /> The inconvenience of Remote because it is rare, and needed, for me, my needs,
<br /> In particular. Most likely for others as well. It is Why we set aside National Parks,
<br /> And wilderness lands, and Special Use Management Lands.
<br /> I am writing to express Firm opposition to the Proposed Development at Punaluu Area of Kau.
<br /> We note law is based upon precedents, which in time, establish the law itself, if I am not mistaken.
<br /> Time and again, Residents of the Kau area have spoken as aligned majority, in firm opposition to
<br /> prior efforts to Develop, in particular Resorts, or concentrated housing, in a resort context.
<br /> The impact will alter a pristine area, which is enjoyed by those who live in Kau area, and those who
<br /> visit the area.
<br /> Once the Natural order and ambiance is disturbed, it often does not return ever to it's prior state. In
<br /> that
<br /> way Punaluu, has through precedent, established itself as a special and limited use area. The
<br /> intrinsic
<br /> value is directly related to limiting the uses which disturb this state of being. Development is
<br /> contrary to this limited use already established.
<br /> Therefore, as you who serve the local and state populace, I expect you to protect Punaluu, area.
<br /> Those visitors who desire resort settings have the whole South Kohala Coast and Kona, Hilo,
<br /> developed areas to play in.
<br /> The proposed development, after I reviewed the extent, is in direct conflict with the above
<br /> described,
<br /> Limited use status. We have seen wonderful areas of the United States, and indeed, Hawaii become
<br /> Altered in pursuit of Profit, over Pono. As our Reprentatives, hear me now, and represent the
<br /> special
<br /> Mana of this rare jewel of our Sacred Island and in particular Kau. In the event you override our
<br /> clear
<br /> Wishes, I would be glad to join any legal counter effort to further block the development. I am
<br /> trusting
<br /> you will act as True stewards of our Lands, and Protect this limited use area for the future.
<br /> Respectfully, Jay C Failing Farmer, Designer and Draftsman. 808.896.8441
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