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From: Alv Dove <br /> To: W PCtesti mono <br /> Subject: Written Testimony for Ka'u and development at Punalu'u <br /> Date: Monday, March 4,2024 7:41:11 PM <br /> Punalu'u is such a special haven and one of the easiest ocean access for local residents of Ka'u <br /> as well as an important area for endangered species. As a resident of Hawaii and frequent <br /> beach goer at Punalu'u black sand beach I am very concerned about how the slow acquisition <br /> of these lands as well as this draft proposal does not involve the input of the community, and <br /> an attempt to preserve the fish, honu, Heiaus, caves, water and existing buildings that are <br /> already in this area. <br /> We need to slow this project down, and ensure that government officials, businesses, and <br /> community members are consulted so that should this development continue, it is not just <br /> words and empty promises but actions that are taken to preserve the the ecosystem and <br /> archaeology present in this area. Additionally the infrastructure must be prepared and <br /> constructed to allow for the new amount of visitors that will drastically increase in this area. A <br /> key component for me is that residential access should be prioritized. One example and model <br /> could be a certain percentage of parking permits be set aside for visitors with a Hawaii state <br /> ID similar to the parking lot of Ke'e beach in Haena State Park in Kauai. <br /> We must stop this permit and have plans in place so that developers are held accountable to <br /> first consult the needs of kapuna, local residents, and the ecosystem. And if this is not the <br /> priority then, do not approve the SMA permit to allow these new developers to use and <br /> desecrate the wahi kapu of Punalu'u. <br /> Mahalo nui loa! <br /> Aly Dove <br /> 77-6573 Sea View Circle D <br /> Kailua-Kona, HI 96740 <br />