HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOM 0067.014 2006-2008
Murashige Laura
From: Sacha van de Putte [ellerr001@hawaii.rr.com]
Sent: Tuesday, January 02, 2007 1:25 PM
To: counciltestimony@co.hawaii.hi.us
Subject: TESTIMONY -Bill 345
TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN:
This is to notify the Hawaii County Council that 2 STRONGLY object to the intended measure
of allowing up to EIGHT (8) unrelated people PLUS caregiver (of an unspecified number) to
live in ANY and ALL properties that are designated for Residential Use. This measure that
will amend the definition of "Family" to include a group of not more than eight unrelated
persons, plus any program staff, living in a facility licensed or certified by the
Department of Health is unacceptable to me.
It does not take into consideration the general intent of Zoning Regulations, water and
waste water service to the area, traffic, parking, noise, etc. Because this "bill" is
completely open ended, it will allow any and all properties that are currently zoned for
'single family dwelling' to have eight (8) plus related or unrelated people in the
dwelling unit at any given time.
In other words, if one has an Ohana Property, with two houses on one lot, there could be
16 residents and an additional 4, 6, or 8 plus caregivers for a total of 20 plus people on
the property at any given time. This would mean 20 plus people are using two cesspools on
one lot, 20 plus people are parking cars on to county or private streets fronting the
property. Furthermore, it would allow for several dwellings in the same neighborhood to be
used as such, thereby completely changing the nature of a "residential neighborhood
setting" to one of "multiple family setting". A vague measure of this nature could have a
negative effect on the housing. In the course of time a neighborhood of such a "multiple
family setting" could turn into a slum.
There must be a more appropriate area for such "multiple family
settings" of not more than eight (8) unrelated members plus staff. I
appreciate it if the Hawaii County Council would consider other options.^„_,;
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Sincerely, L7
Rudy Eller C ~ x
Property owner Kea'au Ag Lots C~i -
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Ref. Date JAN 4 2407
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