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From: Pattee DeYoung Ohana
Sent: Friday,June 14, 2024 9:13 AM
To: Council Testimony C:
Subject: opposing bill 169, kona three LLC ``+
I oppose this. m �
My main concern is the destruction of critical habitat and changing of flood zones. When this was ct 'rie`
in 2020 north of Kailua View Estates, my home in KVE has since flooded three times and there is no
recourse for this since we are NOT in a flood zone even though the natural flood zone was destroyed.
Additionally, I also feel that the following are valid concerns...
• Developer continues to disregard the importance of preserving Kona's endangered archeological and
cultural resources.They took months to reject, dismiss, and ignore the unanimous recommendations of
the Cultural Resources Commission and of others with direct knowledge of this land.
• Increased traffic gridlock for police,fire and medical emergency vehicles. There are no plans or funding
to widen Kuakini Highway at this time.
• No area-wide consideration of other major developments that are already approved for over 750 multi-
family units in this immediate area. Much has changed in 40 years.
• 450 additional units'wastewater flowing into a treatment plant that is already oversubscribed.
• Exacerbation of water restrictions and shortages, due to aging water wells that are frequently offline.
Kona continues to see the impacts of ongoing drought.
• Safety issues to current housing with access through small neighborhood streets.
• Lack of adequate infrastructure-police, fire, school impacts.
• Habitat destruction of endangered species, including Hawaiian hawks, owls, and bats.
• Applicant has a history of multiple attempts to evade actually building affordable housing.Will they
contract with an expert in this area?Who exactly is the builder?
• Applicant claims this is"missing middle," or"workforce" housing, but provides no mechanism
regarding pricing or who will be able to buy or rent.
• Short-term vacation rental units are included in this project, incentivizing for-profit rather than
residential ownership. STVRs don't belong in neighborhoods. .�
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1 Ref. Date ; 1 8 2024
Mahalo for your kokua!
Joy Pattee
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