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14. At the September 5, 2024 hearing, John Pipan of Land Planning Hawai`i LLC, as <br /> a representative of the Applicant, presented oral testimony and answered questions from the <br /> Commission. <br /> 15. At the September 5, 2024 hearing, the Commission heard public testimony largely <br /> in opposition to the proposed development from Ainaaloha Inane, Giovani Kekaaoha,Lehuanani <br /> Waipa AhNee, Louisa Lee, Mapuana Waipa, Patrick Kahawaiola, Laura Acasio and Tara Rojas. <br /> 16. At the September 5, 2024 hearing after public testimony was closed,Windward <br /> Planning Commission Vice Chair Daniele moved that the application for Special Management <br /> Area Use Permit Docket No. PL-SMA-2024-000060 be denied based on the following reasons: <br /> 1) community opposition to the project; septic issues associated and other environmental impacts <br /> associated with the proposed use; 2) lack of aesthetic value; and 3) concerns related to the <br /> existing road and traffic considerations for neighboring properties. Commissioner De Luz <br /> seconded the motion. <br /> 17. At the September 5, 2024 hearing, the Windward Planning Commission voted to <br /> deny the application for a Special Management Area Permit, with four Commissioners voting in <br /> favor of the denial, one voting against it and one excused. <br /> 18. On September 30, 2024, the Department notified the Applicant that the <br /> Commission had denied their application for a Special Management Area Permit No. PL-SMA- <br /> 2024-000060. <br /> 19. On October 4, 2024, the Department notified the Applicant that the Windward <br /> Planning Commission would issue Findings of Fact, Conclusions of Law and Decision and Order <br /> for the denial of Special Management Area Permit No. PL-SMA-2024-000060 at a hearing of the <br /> Commission on November 1, 2024. <br /> 4 <br />