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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOM 0292.003 2002-2004 RAC. ~ '~L(J Theresa Takiue 148 Wilder Rd. ~ 03 JUL 31 A~ 8 y 0 Hilo, Hawaii 96720 Ph. (808) 937-1736 COUNTY t i~ ~~HAWAII July 30, 2003 TESTIMONY TO THE COUNTY COUNCIL Subject: Change of Zone Application, "Kaumana Homesteads" Applicant: Richard M. Towill TMK: 2-5-44:1 & 2-5-45:Por of 1 In response to a letter I received from Bob Jacobson, Councilman faxed to me on 7/25%3, I would like to comment the following: Written testimony & supporting documents submitted to Planning Department on October 5, 2000, remain the same. Factually all existing conditions remain the same. In fact, I feel waters flowing into the stream on the subject parcel may increase due to the runoff from the newly constructed Puainako Street Extension flowing into the stream, increasing the potential for increased flooding in the future. However, a flooding problem already existed prior to construction of the Puainako Street Extension. Historically, stream waters have jumped the stream channel mauka and makai of S. Wilder Rd., flooding the homes and properties of residents, makai side of S. Wilder Rd. adjacent to the stream channel. The property damage is on record. Flood damage claims due to the November 2000 flood were made. The stream waters topped the stream channel and flowed over S. Wilder Rd. of approximately 2:00 a.m. on the day of the November 2000 flood, the floodwaters also jumped the stream channel makai of S. Wilder flooding homes & properties. Flood channel improvements and a larger culvert carrying the stream water antler & across S. Wilder Rd. should have been looked prior to the approval & construction of the Pu°i^_ako Street Extension (not yet completed). I have attached a copy of my ]etter to the Planning Department dated October 5, 2000 (other supporting documents w/letter can be obtained from County files) and faced letter received from Bob Jacobson n ?/25/03. Sincerely,``~ Theresa Takiue Comm. No. ~ ~ Ref. T~ Ireea Ref. Date r. ' 6 ~ i^ I°~~~~ '03,~UL 31 ~R~i 8 `f0 Tlur,..T.1WUe COUfv CLEfZr: la~vvrld.rxa Gourvly ;,r- HAwt~ri2r'9 Q•"? 6 P(~ 3 Q9 Hda, Hr?en 9bI20 Taleplwas• (808} 935329I . F1.1+'dV;>, ; pi F" iT' iENT CCJ~'t t' C~ : i ,'~Pil Oataber 6, 2000 • ~Q Mr Virginia Goldatrin, Punning Atreckar , County of Hawary PLnaing Depatmeat ` • 28 Aupuai Btreot, Room 109 ~ l Hilo, Havaii 96720-4ZS2 ~ , , Deal Mr. Goldeteim: In ceapenae to. Changs of Zone Application (REZ 00-10). "Kaamana Hosaatwda' • ARe~a~A~O.~A To.~ ~~eh~' ~t{d aGle TMIC 2-5.44.1 td ?,.5-9i5:Pos of 1 I could lilra to comment the folioring Thu property ~ uadamlapwl cane head. Change of Zone sad Fuhae subdivision aF the Sand vi)I pc.c s•aeaow tbse.t to human liF. and ercietaig l+otne. and psoprrtia Flood mntsol impcweroenb ~l naer Flood eontsol atructuree mwt be installed prior 4a the m:tai7aioa o{ Pusiasbu Stzeet and cbasrga of soae 44 thars pnseale. .A largo rtream :urn through tla abangs oF:oae parosl. Ia 198? the Floodatar jumped tba rtreambed and hooded tlsa pxvpret:es (swacly t}ra Amisi's, ISasi'r, O~S:ausi 4 MuaLtL and '1'aLaln's psoparHer snore kruadatad sad damaged) on sad below the rubjact pascal on Wilder frond. Plwa :eF.s to letter dated July 16, 1999 eign.d bi' Jams T. Asabali oa O7/?.8199 and my 1stF.r written to Mr. Jiro b'umada, Chie~ Deputy Bnginaec of the Comaty aF Hawaii, Ibpastmas~t of Public VCrorlu on J+:1Y 1999 and Mt: Wayne Subica, District Ccasesvatioaist at NRCS on 07/19/99 Mr. Aralri al.o atterted to ezfetiog damage to the atreamliaed channel, culv.str and the aeoeeatty to eoostsuet a b' high stone wall to protect hie Noma and property. I haw aieo ixuludad aogb. other supporting dooumrnb f! map. Flwe :aFes to the 1998 DsaFt 8I8 Fos the Pwinaleo $l:set Extension, Taohruasl Appendix P, pegs 28, a Inter Fzom thn County of Ha+rsii Pubttc Wor}:r. Plana axept my oammenb as a rendsnt of Wrlder Rd. and as an advor to the Uppu ICawaaas Diatsict Couaoil IS you l,avc any gaestiosu, pease Feel Fzee 4o contact me et (808) 974-4143 0: 9~-329I Smoercly, . •.J iu_v.:. - Theresa Taltiue ~'"r ~ `•~a'3 -F""k 93~-o`/U~ C Robert Yaanbu, Clue(Tongmees, DPW Eaclo.ures EXHIBIT R~~.~~' hdt~~one: (808)961-8263 BpB JACOl3SON ' ~ D3 Jlll 31 Rf~ ~ (808) 961-8912 Counrilmrmhar il: jacob9©hgeaorg r COUP~.~ ~.;LE~ i~^: • COUNTY : iF HAWAII HAWAII COUNTY COUNCIL Cuunly ofXowai'i Hanni'i County Rullding 25 Aayuni Stroct Suite ~0~ Ililo, Ilawai'i 911710 Aloha Teresa'fakiue, I am writing to you to alert you to a rezoning on which you have submitted written testinony on October 5, 2000. it appears that this RM Towi11 project is now moving forward again despite some obvious flooding problems. The Towill family said they talked with you aftex the flooding in November 2000. 'they refused to say what your comments were at that time. Most of the data and testimony submitted at that time is not in the record sent to the full council. Unfortunately although the Planning Committee gave it a negative recommendation, I feel there will be enough votes to pass this potentially dangerous rezoning. Constriction of a large problem for surrounding residents will begin and there will be many people negatively impacted by this problem subdivision. Potentially there will be negative consequences for taxpayers of this county should our decision making enable flooding of other properties with consequent i:~;uries ar loss of life. The Towill family stated that the county would be forced to spend quite a bit of money to correct drainage problems with existing culverts should this project be approved as is. Please review the project proposals available through my office and revise airy testimony you may have regarding this project. In particular,l am interested in how the Nav 2000 flooding . affected this area. if you have any questions, please call' my office. _ Mahalo nui lea, Bob Jacobson ~ rr....... n.,...,. l~e~u andSoutk Kona