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Comments on Bill 63
to allow residences in industrial -commercial mixed use zoning (MCX) district
for Policy Committee on Planning, Land Use, and Economic Development, 1:30 PM Tuesday, June 3, 2025
from Cory Harden
Aloha Councilmembers,
Do we really want homes in a zone that may have hazardous chemicals, excessive noise, heavy traffic
including large trucks, and large numbers of people coming and going?
The homes may have young children and people with health issues, who are more vulnerable to such
hazards than the general population.
The homes will probably be priced relatively low, so occupants will be people with lower incomes who are
less able to deal with any difficulties.
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Has anyone asked first responders what they think of this?
Here are some permitted MCX uses. All generate visitors and traffic, plus other impacts:
Amusement and recreation facilities, indoor --noise
Automobile service stations —noise, gas fumes
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Bars, nightclubs and cabarets —noise
Car washing --noise. '
Cleaning plants using only nonflammable hydrocarbons in a sealed unit as the cleaning agent --fumes
Data processing facilities —noise
"a data center could have up to a dozen rooftop AHUs [Air Handling Units] all generating 85-
100dBA each. This high decibel noise can easily break out and invade nearby areas...
chiller compressors produce noise levels comparable to a Harley Davidson zooming down the
highway....
data centers use back-up diesel generators ... residents pay the price by enduring noise levels of
up to 110d BA."
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Laundries—fumes
Major outdoor amusement and recreation facilities —noise
Please ask a lot of questions about this bill.
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