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s <br /> April 2,2024 <br /> z <br /> { <br /> Hilo Planning Office <br /> 101 Pauahi Street, Suite 3 <br /> Hilo, HI 96720 <br /> Emailed To: WPCtestimony@hawaiicounty.gov <br /> F <br /> Subject: Bill 121 Testimony of Support for PD Recommendation#1 <br /> r <br /> Dear Windward Planning Commission Members, n <br /> i <br /> We are Mark&Kristin Adams,homeowners at 76-6340 Kilohana Street, Kailua Kona, HI,96740.Our family <br /> has been engaging in the rental of our home for periods ranging from 31 to 179 days, providing a <br /> significant source of income and allowing us to contribute to the local tourism economy.We stand in favor <br /> of the Planning Director's Recommendation#1,advocating for the definition change of"transient" rentals 4 <br /> to thirty consecutive days or less. <br /> This recommendation not only reflects a realistic approach to short-term vacation rentals but also <br /> protects homeowners like us from the potential negative impacts of an abrupt regulatory shift. The <br /> establishment of a threshold at thirty days aligns with existing practices and provides a framework that <br /> we, and many others, have reliably operated within. <br /> Given the potential for Bill 121 to affect our rights and financial well-being as property owners,we assert <br /> the necessity for the commission to consider either the inclusion of a grandfather clause or the provision <br /> of just compensation for those of us who may find our current rental practices nonconforming under new <br /> regulations. <br /> i <br /> We respectfully request that the Windward Planning Commission endorse the Planning Director's ' <br /> recommendation#1 to the County Council,facilitating a seamless transition for all stakeholders involved <br /> in hosted rentals. <br /> a <br /> i <br /> w <br /> Warm regards, f <br /> i <br /> Mark& Kristin Adams <br /> l <br /> C <br /> x <br /> t <br /> S <br /> r <br /> a <br /> 1` <br /> k <br /> E <br />