2016-03-17 Leeward Exh C (Public Testimony on SMA 16-063)

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period. Historic, early historic artifacts can be anticipated. Portable remains will be collected and placed in paper bags. Recovered charcoal samples will be deposited in aluminum foil for analysis. Another major factor on why this project is in the wrong place is congestion. Their study showed years ago Kahalu‘u has 1,000 to 1,200 people visit the park daily. The original plans were to use the Kahalu‘u-to-Keauhou Parkway, formerly Ali‘i Highway. There is no current indication that construction is foreseeable future, so they plan to use La‘aloa as emergency access route. Study of the traffic situation was done on September 7, 2012. This is the deadest time of the season. And they admitted it was done when school was in session and tourist visitation was not at its peak. The traffic count is significantly lower than those performed in 2005. It is not likely that the traffic volume along Ali‘i will continue to decrease between 2012 and 2017; therefore, a realistic growth rate cannot be estimated from historical traffic data. A review of population forecast for North Kona, especially because Ali‘i Driveway is now the new highway connected to Hokuli‘a Bypass, since the new highway was never built, Hokuli‘a Bypass is now called Ali‘i Drive. They are relying on Keauhou Parkway right-of-way to relieve traffic on Ali‘i Drive, and are required, sorry, not required for any signalization or turning lanes at project driveway, although during the high season traffic becomes congested and turning movements into any driveway or street further delays traffic. The entry is via one driveway through a vacant lot; with no three-way stop sign or turning lane, this will be congested. Also, the driveway will be built where the Kuakini Wall was broken. Parking is scarce at Kahalu‘u Beach already. I was told in writing most would almost walk than drive to the park even though the proposed residential structures is 15 feet above sea level with the great majority at 30 feet in elevation or higher like 80 feet. I can’t see the majority wanting to hike back from the beach with all the gears, surf boards and standup surf boards on a hot and sunny day, especially elderly, mothers and babies. Tsunami can happen at any time, and we would have only minutes to head up to the hills. I said it can travel miles inland with regards to what happened at Fukushima, Japan. I was told they disagree, as no current scenario of sea level rise for the next 50 years is expected to have any effect on the project site. If the sea level rises 15 feet, the effects to the access for the proposed condo project would be the least worries for the Big Island and the State and the world, although residents would be obliged to leave the area during evacuation. La‘aloa Avenue via Keauhou Parkway, Ali‘i Highway — BEAUDET: Excuse me — MCMICHAEL: Yes? BEAUDET: — Mrs. McMichael. MCMICHAEL: Yes. BEAUDET: It’s wonderful testimony, but if you could summarize, you know, your concerns thus far has been primarily with traffic congestion, traffic flow and pedestrian safety, but if you could summarize instead of read, and emphasize your support or non-support of this application, we would appreciate that. Thank you. 4 EXHIBIT C