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From: Maki Morinoue
Sent: Tuesday, February 21, 2023 12:00 PM
To: Council Testimony
Subject: Bill 12
Aloha members of the County Council,
Thank you for this opportunity.
I am writing to express my strong opposition to Bill 12.
We caught word from neighbors that John Pipan wants to withdrawal permits and the public is unable to
access Feb 8 video and testimonies.
I find this all too alarming.
I do not have the time to dive into the continued questionable acts of how interconnected John Pipan's clients
near this location plays a role while we allow rezoning on one family members perspective without allowing the
rest of the family to chime in on the future of this land and the legal impact it has because there are no
restrictions to this deed.
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HAWAII LLC
February 1,2023
Mr.Jeffrey Darrow,Deputy Director
Planning Department
COUNTY OF HAWAII
101 Pauahi Street
Hilo,HI 96720
Dear Mr.Darrow:
Subject: Request to Withdraw Special Management Area Use Permit Application
(PL-SMA-2022-000014),State Land Use Boundary Amendment(PL-
SLU-2022-000005)and Change of Zone Application(PL-REZ-2022-
000024)
Applicant: Ali'i Development,LLC
Kailua-Kona,North Kona,Hawaii,TMK:(3)7-7-008:099
On behalf of the subject applicant,I would like to request the withdrawal of the subject
applications.
I trust that everything is in order for your acceptance and processing of this request. If not,
or if there are questions relating to this matter,please feel free to direct them to me. Thank
you very much.
Sincerely,
JOHN PIPAN
Planning Administrator
Land Planning Hawaii LLC
Enclosure
Copy—Ali'i Development,LLC
I do understand that all of our County Council is aware that this area is at overcapacity, and it is not advisable
to proceed with the subdivision of the land due to a non restricted deed. Additionally, the rules around
archeological preservation are loosened in smaller lots, which is not appropriate for an area with significant
cultural and historical importance.
Furthermore, the developers who have desecrated archeological sites without conducting a proper
Archeological Inventory Survey, (AIS) assessment should not be allowed to subdivide and sell the sacred
grounds of the Native Hawaiians. The area is already struggling with overcapacity and over-tourism, and three
failed attempts at evacuation during tsunamis from 2017 to 2022 highlight the need for caution.
Moreover, the rezoning and permit extension in the area while Kahalu'u Bay is struggling to heal from chemical
and sewage runoff, as well as overcapacity with tourism and the use of chemical sunscreens, is unacceptable.
The cultural and social justice impacts for our Native Hawaiian families are not being upheld by our Hawai'i
State Constitutional law here.
In conclusion, I find the longevity of the decisions made will open up opportunities for investors at the highest
bid.
Thank you for your attention to this matter.
Maki Morinoue
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Maki Morinoue
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