2024-04-12 PL-CCI-2024-000003 Bill 121 Lynne Krieger Testimony

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Testimony in agreement with Bill 121 with modifications Mahalo for your attempt to reign in the out of control short term rentals disrupting neighborhoods where the owner does not live in Hawaii and charges high rates and occupancy. In some instances, the owner has their property as their primary residence but rents the entire home while retaining their tax benefits. They do not stay on property during the rental which has the same effect as a non-resident owner. When large non-related groups and extended families rent these properties in quiet neighborhoods, the disruption is noticeable. The increased vehicle traffic sometimes speeding on our roads, and not paying attention to local residents walking is dangerous These rental properties book large groups that are ready to party at the expense of the neighborhood residents. Homes with pools, hot tubs, tennis and basketball courts add to the issue. We do not live in a resort and chose our neighborhood with that in mind. Families and friends on vacation wanting a single family residence should be restricted to those areas that are set- up as resorts or commercial downtowns, not residential or agricultural neighborhoods. After listening in on the Windward Planning Commission meeting, I was surprised by all of the opposition to bill 121. But, as expected, the majority of testifiers are opposed because anyone who agrees with this bill would most likely not need to testify. I would like to oppose removing rentals from 31 — 179 days from the Bill. These rentals should not be unregulated. As acknowledged during the meeting, there are rental advertisements for 30+ day rentals with work arounds for shorter terms or multiple groups within the rental period. These rentals are just as disruptive as rentals less than 30 days. A vacation rental is a vacation rental be it less than 30 days or between 31 — 179 days and should not be allowed in residential or agricultural zones. These owners who do not live in Hawaii and continue to make a profit at the expense of the neighborhood should be regulated. We have quite a few homeowners who had properties in resort zoned areas that were forced to sell due to increased rental activity and moved into neighborhoods where they did not expect to have these TARS. They were surprised and dismayed. Lynn & Ken Krieger 59-321 Pualele Place Kamuela, HI 96743