2024-10-29 . 11-01 Steve Shropshire Testimony GP 2045

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Water- A County well and storage tank is available to the parcel with possible upgrades required, Note- an 10”water service line was recently installed adjacent to property. Ample water (aquifer) is available at site for private wells. Waste Water -The County waste water facility has ample capacity to service 300+ homes, with sewage transmission lines currently installed at site. Note- Building more than 50 homes requires a waste water treatment system, which would be cost prohibitive.. Electrical -Phase 3 power available to site. Bus service is available to the site. School- Kalanianaole School K-6 adjacent to the site. Property adjoins the Hawaii Belt Road which will minimize the impact on smaller feeder streets. Property has a large number of existing interior roadways, thus reducing the overall project cost. Property is outside of Lava Zones 1&2. Ocean access- A residential project will be required to provide recreational access to ocean as well as providing needed parking. Urban infill vs sprawling growth- The property is surrounded by residential neighborhoods on all sides. 2. Affordable Housing Crisis Thousands of people that are currently waiting for housing will be given an opportunity to live in a unique community that offers ocean recreation, farming, walkability and closer connections between neighbors. Needed services will be made available in the neighborhood commercial center (medical clinic, Kupuna and Keiki care, cafe etc..) Project has wide ranging support with various groups including Native Hawaiians, Habitat for Humanity, Hope Services etc 3. Agriculture and Housing Available agricultural land on Hawaii island - It is estimated that less than 4% of Hawaii Island is used for growing crops. The subject parcel represents a fraction of a percent of available agricultural land on the island. There is more than enough ample land available on Hawaii island alone to feed our entire state’s population, many times over. The proposed agricultural community concept will provide residents with individual garden plots which will enable them to grow food on the undeveloped portion of the site (which is estimated to be at least 40 acres).