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From: Rick Norris <br /> To: WPCtestimonv <br /> Subject: New regulations with Bill 121 <br /> Date: Tuesday,April 2,2024 4:05:51 PM <br /> Dear Windward Planning Commission, <br /> Rick and Colleen Norris reside at and operate a hosted rental at 75-5789 Pikake Place in Kailua-Kona.The home is <br /> our permanent residence for approximately six months during the year and we host guests for approximately six <br /> months.Ever changing regulations along with higher tax rates and numerous registration fees certainly puts a strain <br /> on our operations. We understand the need for peace in our neighborhoods,but the proposed quiet hour regulations <br /> in Bill 121 don't seem to consider homeowners like us.We should not be required to adhere to stricter requirements <br /> when we are not operating as a hosted rental for one-half of a year. We believe the current state noise ordinances <br /> are adequate and fair.The idea of enforcing separate quiet hours when it's just us at home seems over the top.Our <br /> neighbors can't tell if we're hosting or just living our daily lives,and it's unreasonable for us to live under these <br /> rental rules when we're not renting.We ask for your understanding and to consider exemptions for part-time rentals <br /> like ours when the owners are in residence.Let's stick to the state's noise statutes and keep our communities <br /> welcoming without unnecessary burdens on homeowners.Thank you for considering our perspective. <br /> Sincerely,Rick and Colleen Norris <br /> Sent from my iPhone <br />