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2. Outdated Background Report The County of Hawaii Planning Department's Background Report appears to be outdated considering the latest plan proposals, that now include an underground parking garage, instead of the street level parking that the Background Report was predicated upon. The project's scope has expanded dramatically, shifting from a minor ground-level intervention to a major excavation project digging 9 feet into lava rock. The original Background Report only accounts for ground-level grubbing and grading work, and does not mention stockpiling and excavation of lava rock outlined in recent submissions. Accordingly, the current Background Report does not appear sufficiently updated upon which to base any decision-making or public comment. 3. Sunshine Laws and Public Transparency As we know, Hawaii's Sunshine Laws require transparency in public processes, especially for projects of this scale. The public should be afforded an appropriate period to properly review the various and changing plans, assess their implications, and provide meaningful input. 4. Community Opposition As of this morning, November 18, 2024, the County has received 100%oppositional testimony, and therefore, no letters in support of approving this project as written. This level of community opposition highlights the need for a comprehensive review to assess the reasons for such opposition to this permit in our community. It is important to note that in 2021, there was overwhelming community opposition to the original application and the public has not been fully informed about the subsequent changes to the evolving site plans. Given the above, I respectfully request that you grant a continuation of the Jekaterina Mysin SMA 21- 000078. Thank you for your consideration of this request. Respectfully, )�. t_30X 1 Caroline H. Walsh 2