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From: Kristin Counter <br /> To: LPCtestimonv <br /> Subject: Testimony in Opposition KAUPULEHU LAND LLC Applications <br /> Date: Tuesday,July 18,2023 11:32:50 AM <br /> My name is Kristin Counter, I live in Waimea, directly behind the subject property, and am writing to <br /> oppose both applications submitted by Kaupulehu Land, LLC. <br /> Ultimately, I do understand there is precedent for the commercial component of the parcel. I simply <br /> don't believe the size and scope are consistent with the community goals and future of Waimea <br /> given the surrounding properties and its lack of connection to the rest of town. Clearly the public <br /> and members of the Commission are also concerned. <br /> On the other hand, there is no precedent and no reason to allow the back portion of the property to <br /> be chopped up into 5 more lots. Based on the applicants own testimony, they will simply be <br /> subdivided and sold. It is just a way to maximize profit on the parcel instead of honoring the intent <br /> of the land for the future sustainability of our community. <br /> I was unable to attend the last hearing due to work, and am unlikely to make this hearing as I have <br /> a newborn on the way. I would like to take the opportunity to address some of the comments I <br /> heard in the recording from the June 15th hearing: <br /> 1. <br /> I did not see a single piece of written public testimony in support of these applications in the <br /> June 15th public records. All testimony in the files appears to be in OPPOSITION to the <br /> project. <br /> 2. <br /> There were two members of the public who provided oral testimony in support, however: <br /> a. <br /> One said she "supported" the application, but thought the commercial should be <br /> limited to one story vs two. This is exactly the type of overdevelopment of the subject <br /> property many of us are concerned about. <br /> b. <br /> The second public testifier is an employee of the applicant. It's simply worth <br /> transparency around the fact that his employment is dependent on the applicant. <br /> 3. <br /> In the Commission's discussion, there was concern about the "overall plan" for the area and <br /> how these applications connect to the rest of town. I would like to reiterate those same <br /> concerns: <br /> a. <br /> This is a huge (19,000 sq ft commercial) space sitting on the exact border of entirely <br /> Ag-5 Land (see image below). It is truly inconsistent with what is around it. <br />