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From: Aulii Mahuna To: LPCtestimony Subject: Aulii Mahuna Testimony-LPC July 18,2024 Meeting,Agenda Items#3&#4 Date: Monday,July 15,2024 3:27:24 PM Aloha, As a resident of Waimea, I'm asking the Leeward Planning Commission to NOT approve Kaupulehu Land LLC's applications for State Land Use Boundary Amendment from Agricultural to Rural and Change of Zone from an Agricultural-5 acre to Neighborhood Commercial and Residential Agricultural (Agenda Items #3 & #4, Applicant: Kaupulehu Land LLC) for the following reasons: In regard to a speculative plan to construct a commercial complex and 77-stall parking lot, I, `Auli`i Mahuna, a resident and kupa`aina of Waimea, Hawaii (Kamuela) am in complete opposition of this project. Myself and the community of Waimea do not condone or support this project. This endeavor will further gentrify Waimea and displace kanaka maoli from their home(s). It is an unnecessary and callous endeavor that does not align with the values and visions of the people of Waimea. Waimea is a special and rural community that has a deeply rooted culture and history of its own that should be respected by Kaupulehu Land LLC and all others that intend to disregard and disrespect the communities wants and needs. It is difficult to live and get by in our own home of Waimea as it is rapidly developing into a sort of picturesque vacation town not intended for the people of Waimea, Hawaii and this project would only increase property taxes and the financial toll it will take on the local/native community. Additional points: Project is solely for speculation purposes Thus, is inconsistent with the 2005 General Plan. A prime example of spot zoning and urban sprawl The proposed commercial development is excessively huge with a 3-building, 2-story complex and is NOT compatible with this part of Waimea. The scale and size of this proposed commercial development is too large, similar to a `strip mall' and NOT compatible for this area.