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From: Kieran Gibson <br /> To: LPCtestimony <br /> Subject: K Gibson Testimony-LPC July 18, 2024 Meeting,Agenda Items#3&#4 <br /> Date: Monday,July 15,2024 1:32:14 PM <br /> Welina mai kakou, <br /> I am Kieran Gibson. A was raised close by Waimea town and I'm asking the <br /> Leeward Planning Commission to NOT approve Kaupulehu Land LLC's <br /> applications for State Land Use Boundary Amendment from Agricultural to Rural <br /> and Change of Zone from an Agricultural-5 acre to Neighborhood Commercial and <br /> Residential Agricultural (Agenda Items #3 & #4, Applicant: Kaupulehu Land LLC) <br /> for the following reasons: <br /> Project is solely for speculation purposes <br /> Thus,is inconsistent with the 2005 General Plan. <br /> A prime example of spot zoning and urban sprawl <br /> The proposed commercial development is excessively huge with a 3-building,2-story complex and is NOT compatible with this part of Waimea.The <br /> scale and size of this proposed commercial development is too large,similar to a`strip mall'and NOT compatible for this area.Likewise,it would <br /> degrade prime agricultural land and the"rural,ranching character"of Waimea. <br /> Would adversely increase traffic congestion near this area <br /> Also,this project would severely impact the traffic and create further congestion in this particular area on Mamalahoa Highway which is already <br /> difficult to navigate as the highway starts to narrow near here when driving west into Waimea Town. <br /> Would adversely increase property taxes for residents in this area <br /> This proposed residential development which is being built for the high-end market and not for the affordable range and would only increase the <br /> property taxes for residents of the area. <br /> NOT in compliance with the Hawaii County General Plan(2005) <br /> The proposed project fails to protect significant Agriculture lands by rezoning them and fails to preserve the rural,ranching character of Waimea as <br /> stipulated in the General Plan.Likewise,this proposed project is NOT consistent with the General Plan goals and policies that pertain to Agriculture <br /> and commercial development.This speculation project has failed to demonstrate the need for additional retail space in Waimea with many existing <br /> vacant retail properties in Waimea. <br /> NOT consistent with the South Kohala CDP(2008) <br /> This proposed project fails to meet the guidelines and policies set forth for the Waimea Town as stipulated in the South Kohala CDP.Instead,this <br /> project would remove prime agricultural lands and push unsightly commercial development further east of the Waimea Town center. <br /> Simply put our town has already become over developed, sold, and destroyed <br /> in the name of the highest bidder. We have all seen this town change for the <br /> worst over the past few years. Let us keep the history, culture, and Waimea <br /> lifestyle alive for all future generations to cherish. <br /> Mahalo nunui for your time, <br /> Kieran Wiese Gibson <br />