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From: carolvn strawn To: LPCtestimonv Subject: Request for Immediate Postponement of the JEKATERINA MYSIN SPECIAL MANAGEMENT AREA USE PERMIT APPLICATION(SMA 21-000078) Date: Monday,November 18,2024 3:13:44 PM Aloha Honorable Members of the Planning Commission, I am writing to formally request the postponement of the upcoming hearing regarding the JEKATERINA MYSIN SPECIAL MANAGEMENT AREA USE PERMIT APPLICATION (SMA 21-000078) currently scheduled for November 21, 2024. This request is prompted by serious concerns over the lack of clarity, consistency, and accuracy in the documentation and plans submitted for this project. It is imperative that the planning process be conducted with full transparency and proper public input, and as it stands, the community has not been given a fair opportunity to participate. The most pressing issue is the confusion surrounding the site plans for this application. There have been multiple versions submitted, each with different details and specifications. This inconsistency creates significant uncertainty about the actual nature of the proposal. With the public comment period concluding today, there is simply not enough time for the community to properly review these fluctuating plans and provide informed feedback. The public deserves to see a clear, consistent proposal before any hearing takes place. Without such clarity, it is unreasonable to expect meaningful input from the public, and it would be unjust to proceed with the review under these conditions. Another critical issue is the outdated background report that has been used to support this application. The report, which was based on an earlier version of the plans, fails to account for significant changes in the project's scope. Notably, the proposal now includes an underground parking garage and extensive excavation into lava rock, a detail that was not considered in the original report. This outdated information misrepresents the true scale of the project and misleads the public, making it impossible for them to make informed decisions. The use of an obsolete background report undermines the integrity of the planning process and violates the public's right to an accurate and complete understanding of the project. With the hearing set for just a few days from now, it is unreasonable to expect the community to fully understand the implications of the new 40 page submission and how it differentiates from the previous submissions that were revised after the background report was written. The public must be given adequate time to conduct their due diligence and participate in the review process of new information meaningfully. Rushing this through without giving the community sufficient time to assess the changes and their potential impacts constitutes a violation of the public's right to due process.