2016-05-19 Leeward Exh D (SPP 16-188)

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have that. And I’m concerned because I don’t think that a noise assessment hasn’t been done; I think that needs to get done. And I did a little quick Internet search on noise impact in a construction project. What I found was that different, obviously different equipment cause different decibel levels, an excavator can be up to 81 on an average decibels but it can go as high as 110 for impact power driver, and so forth. Then in this study what I then saw was that — that noise as it travels slowly gets lower, but then I think such a study needs to be done — in this study what I found, and I can give it to the members afterwards, 95 decibels at about 800 feet lower to 71 decibels, at 1,600 feet it lower to 65 decibels, and between 60 and 70 decibels sets a noisy restaurant, freeway traffic, and air-conditioning unit. I don’t want to be at home during the week and have constant freeway traffic going on from this thing at that level. It’s, I think it’s ridiculous. I think a study needs to be done and, along with all studies regarding the dust and the traffic. Thank you for your time. WAUSON: Hi. My name is Michele Wauson. I live in Pualani Estates. I was recently elected to the board of the homeowners association. I am here to read a testimony from our board’s — I’m kind of nervous, I’m sorry — our board’s treasurer, Joel Cooperson. Joel said he can’t be here today and asked me if I would read his testimony, so that’s what I’m doing: Aloha. My name is Joel Cooperson. I am the President of Heights at Hualālai Subdivision and also the Treasurer of Pualani Estates Subdivision. I also taught public school in Kona for over 31 years. Unfortunately, I am not able to be here at this time, but I wanted to share my thoughts. Hopefully, it will not be too redundant with what’s been shared before me. I am absolutely shocked that Mr. Bolton would think it was okay to have a rock crushing operation so close to a number of subdivisions and a school. While he may explain he’ll be hosing to keep dust down, wink wink, as you already know, he’s been cited for crushing without a permit along with construction buildings without permits. I’d say we have a bit of an integrity problem. To reward all his violations with a variance involving good neighbors and students nearby to these health hazards is absolutely unbelievable. There is no way the noise of a rock crushing operation can be quieted. He’s already stated he plans on running the crushers until 5:30 at night. There is no way to quiet heavy-duty trucks from coming and going off the property. And, of course, Mr. Bolton will not shell out money to improve the substandard Hualālai Road. Never going to happen. There are industrial properties available where Mr. Bolton can knock himself out with the crushing. Or, why doesn’t Mr. Bolton get a variance on a large track of land he owns by his house? Do you think that this may reduce his quality of life but the hell with everyone else? Commissioners, would you be okay with a rock crushing operation near your home? Do you think the dust and noise would not be a health and safety issue for you and your family? It baffles me that this request for a variance even got this far. I am shocked that Mr. Duane Kanuha conditionally recommended its passage without considering the impact of the lives of so many innocent residents. It is my strongest recommendation that the Leeward Planning Commission do what’s best for these Kona communities and Innovations Charter School, and reject Mr. Bolton’s request. Mahalo and aloha, Joel Cooperson. UNGER: Thank you. You may be seated. That’s all I have signed up to testify. Is there any other members of the public that would like to testify on this matter at this time? Please come forward and speak into the mike. 14 EXHIBIT D