HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOM 0351.013 2016-2018 COUNTY CLERIC
COUNTY OF HAWAII
RECEIVED
From: Jim S Time i aim.By
To: Council Testimony Date q Q t 1
Subject: Kau Community Development Plan(CDP)
Date: Tuesday,September 05,2017 11:57:57 AM
I offer this written testimony in reference to the proposed land use designation of LDU
contained within the current CDP recommendations.
The need for economic opportunities in Kau is well known. Kau is an economically depressed
district with extremely limited employment available and a very limited economic base. The
proposed small scale development and golf course renovation at Discovery Harbour would
provide not only much needed employment but also an economic base benefiting the entire
area.
Throughout the CDP process, specifically those forums held at the Discovery Harbour
Community Center, the local community expressed strong support for the development of
what are known as the commercial 'gateway'properties (2 parcels totaling 30 acres) at the
entrance to Discovery Harbour. Per CDP online documents, 185 residents are in support of
developing these properties while 13 residents are opposed. Consensus being the land use
designation would be Village Commercial or whichever designation allows for Village
Commercial use (MDU or Resort Node).
Much to the surprise of the local community the CDP land use designation is proposed as
LDU citing conflict with the Discovery Harbour CC&R's. This alleged undefined conflict has
been made by only 2 property owners out of a total of over 600. One being the current
President of the home owners association and the second being a former Board member.
Neither of these individuals are permanent residents. This allegation, and all subsequent
actions, were never presented to nor approved by property owners. It remains unexplained
why the Senior Planner chose to allow the allegation by two individuals to ignore the
expressed wishes of the local community and make the recommendation for LDU.
Attorneys for the home owners association insurance carrier have recently stated, in writing,
the village commercial use of the gateway properties is defined, and allowed, in the Discovery
Harbour charter. Further, it is now known that the golf course and gateway lots are not now
nor have ever been members of the home owners association which is limited to residential
lots by charter and CC&R definition.
Based upon this new information,the stated wishes of the community and if deemed necessary
to conform with the Discovery Harbour charter we ask the land use designation be changed to
Village Commercial or appropriate designation allowing such.
Respectfully
Jim Saathoff
808-896-6074
jska4040@cgmail.com
Came No. 36111
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Ref. Date SEP 0 6