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Home My WebLink AboutCOM 0675.307 2022-2024Re: Opposition/Bill 121 To Whom It May Concern, COUNTY CLERK COUNTY OF HAWAII 20?4 JUL - I Pil 12: 08 7/1 /2024 p/PCRUD bill 121 C'OHM,(o75 Thank you for taking the time to read this and giving it your thoughtful reflection and consideration. Although I feel that this is pointless, since this bill moves forward even with the overwhelming opposition, I am hopeful that maybe this time around people's voices will be considered and heard. I am providing images from the outcome of the votes cast on hicountytar.consider. it. This space was created by Ashely Kierkiewicz and Heather Kimball to get the community to weigh in on various aspects of the proposed updates to the TAR code. It states that, "public feedback is actively being considered and being used to refine bill language." As of February 9th, 2024 this is where the opinions stand: All of these options are now "Closed to new contributions" and "The forum host has frozen this forum so no changes can be made." It seems as though they are not using any of this feedback, that they asked for, to write and revise Bill 121. O Ncountytanconsider.it Support for TARs Share your level of support or opposition to TARS across Hawaii Island. Use the pros/cons feature to detail your thoughts. What is your opinion of Transient Accommodation Rentals? (Overwhelming Support) �cIiat is your opinion of Transient cominodation Rentals? Opinions about this proposal �4, . MAkI1 eit e 8 oE• nrbR.81 rr1A of 9 Colill-,. x U NORCY. 1'0: R0(.DciPeUL 8 2024 Do TARs take away from housing opportunities? (Overwhelming Opposition) oo TARs take away from housing pportunities? .308 opintoos 86 pros & r.ons !� Opinions about this proposal Do TARs add to the local economy? (Overwhelming Supportl o TARs add to the local economy? 3,17 opinions 85 pros b cons Opinions about this proposal ..,. e. 4114y Pd � 7pp(Isl? Sllpp��i I 2of9 Pathway and time for unpermitted structures operating as TARs to get necessary approvals (Overwhelming Supports athway and time for unpermitted tructures operating as TARs to get necessary approvals Opinions about this proposal •. Oppose Support REGISTRATION OF TARS SECTION: Owners of existing hosted TARs may continue operations while registration application is being reviewed (Overwhelming SuIpportj wners of existing hosted TARs may ontinue operating while registration application is being reviewed Opinions about this proposal Oppose Suppoi� Identifying TARS as unpermitted in all ads and rental contracts (More opposition than su ort dentifying TARS as unpermitted in all ds and rental contracts ii i . —n5 e Opinions about this proposal Oppose support TAR registration can be transferred to new owner if Change of Ownership for is submitted and notification letters sent (Overwhelming Support] AR registration can be transferred to ew owner if Change of ownership form is submitted and notification letters sent 293 opinions 21 pros F. ions Opinions about this proposal V Oppose sapnnrl Owner of primary residence should be allowed to register to be a hosted TAR at any time - this includes portion of main home, `ohana unit, guesthouse, detached bedroom (Overwhelming Support) caner of primary residence should be (lowed to register to be a hosted TAR at any time - this includes portion of main home,'ohana unit, guesthouse, detached hedroom opinions about this proposal 9 jfe gYt� Hosting platforms should have some responsibility for ensuring that TARs listed on their sites are operation legally (Overwhelming Support) osting platforms should have some esponsibility for ensuring that TARs listed on their sites are operating legally N Opinions about this proposal C 'e e o 5 of 9 TAR FEED & FINES SECTION: Initial Registration Fees (Overwhelming Opposition) �3itial registration tees • Initial ick�,i*>li.,I ow Un-hosted; hosted but not It piun.ir,; 1mme $1.000 • Pnnril�il hnnx•>Z50 • i o h_d floc. ssoo • Hosted NUC principal home $100 • Change in registration fee 5500 21M opw rcnti 31 nto, R •,n< 19 Opinions about this proposal r fl:�1 e ° P o; �t o Oi:...ve ,uplip Annual Renewal Fees (Overwhelming Opposition) �tinual renewal tees • Un-hosted; hosted but not your primary home $200 • Principal home $100 • Un-hosted NUC $500 • Hosted NUC $500 • Hosted NUC principal home 5100 eo•r ops-,", .W nt.,: c 6) Opinions about this proposal 6 of 9 Penalty Fees (Overwhelming Opposition) �enalty fees • OpeaaUn,� :vithout d iet{istrriu�n >10,000 • Opolatingwithout ri inquired NLW $10,000 • Operatingwithout,iiequuedhosted HUC $10,000 • Violation of TAR Standards of Operation 0,000 • Opef mmo ; m un-hosted TAR with a hosted NUC $10,000 287 opinions 71 proc 1, cons B Opinions about this proposal �'• A of • 4 }} 9 �.s.. s"„ VACATION NODES SECTION: All properties within the approved vacation node map area may register to operate a hosted or un-hosted TAR and would no longer have to file a NUC (Overwhelming SUPI20W 11 properties within the approved acation node map area may register to operate a hosted or un•hosted TAR, and would no longer have to file a NUC N Opinions about this proposal V HMO; 4 n P "''- T 7 of 9 There should be a minimum number of contiguous parcels that make up a vacation node area (Overwhelming Opposition where should be a minimum number of ontiguous parcels that make up a vacation node area 1 Opinions about this proposal e �4S Ik♦ Oppose This website was put in place by council members, why would they shut it down and ignore it if you are trying to get public opinion? Is it proving that Bill 121 is a bad idea and they are not happy with the feedback? It doesn't seem very open to public discussion if you are locking one of the only options to weigh in. Unfortunately, all of these people's voices and comments are set aside because two people from Heather Kimball's district moved due to STVR (stated in the Big Island Now Article) and who knows what other things are pushing this bill, maybe hotel lobbyists? Imagine how many people will be unable to stay in their homes and possibly become homeless themselves due to this bill, it truly blows my mind. But others say short-term rental regulations need to be more strict to address issues some cause for community members living nearby, such as noise, parking and safety complaints. One person, who said her home is surrounded by short-term rentals, said they are ruining her community. Hawai'i County Council Chairwoman Heather Kimball, who co -introduced the three bills, said she had two people in her community who moved because they 8 of 9 couldn't tolerate the activity that was going on at short-term rentals next door. I would also like to add that I think it is irresponsible and dangerous how loosely the authors of this bill are using the words, "GRANDFATHERED IN", to sell it to the community and to other council members. This is very vague and misleading. It will instantly shut down a ton of STVRs due to zoning and permitting issues which seems to be hidden in the writing if the bill itself. I am a stay at home mom of two. I am able to work from home and take care of the needs of my family thanks to our STVR. This bill would kill all of that for me and my family's future along with so many other families out there surviving on their small hosted STVRs. I find it ironic that women are trying to take away jobs from other women just to further they political careers, such a shame and what a legacy. Please consider the public's voices and not two Council Women who are trying to SHOVE/PUSH this bill through no matter what. I would not be surprised if their future endeavors are funded by the Hotel Industry. Can we all agree that Heather's new, tiny proposed amendment, is absolutely laughable? I hope this year's election will replace any Council Member who votes this bill through. Unfortunately, those of us in District 4 are stuck with Ashley for, thankfully, her final two years. Looking forward to new leadership and someone who is not looking to further their career by putting families and the elderly out of business. Thank you for your time. Guthrie de Bruyn 15-2714 Pahoa Village Road Unit H1 #208 Pahoa, HI 96779 guthrie.debruyn@gmail.com 9of9