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DeVera, Ashley <br /> From: Rebecca M Pierotti < <br /> Sent: Thursday, October 10, 2024 4:08 PM <br /> To: Planning General Plan <br /> Subject: Punalu'u urban development designation for 2045 County General Draft Plan <br /> Aloha, <br /> I have not yet had a chance to read through the entire plan as listed on the Konveio link, but have <br /> perused a few topics and read some public comments. My main concern is what was highlighted in <br /> the recent edition of the Ka'u Calendar, indicating that Urban designation (low, medium and high) are <br /> planned for areas mauka and makai of Punalu'u. I was completely taken aback when I read this! In light <br /> of the recent oppositional testimony with standing granted, regarding the proposed resort at Punalu'u, <br /> these designations are obviously not in alignment with the Ka'u Community Development plan, a <br /> reflection of residential values. The Big Island has changed so much, with increased luxury development <br /> and resorts, and an inundation of tourists and wealthy looking to have a third or fourth home, or just to <br /> move and retire. Welcome to Konafornia. <br /> I work in land surveying, and have seen and spent time in every single area of the Big Island, with a more <br /> intimate relationship with the wilderness and lands of Ka'u and the National Park which is where I <br /> reside. Ka'u, specifically the area near and surrounding Punalu'u is the piko of all the Hawaiian <br /> Islands. It deserves protection and respect. This is a sensitive issue for many, myself included. <br /> Aloha, <br /> Rebecca <br /> Rebecca M Pierotti <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> 1 <br />