HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOM 0739.054 2016-2018HAROLD MURATA
From'. "HAROLD MURATA" <zarley2k@msn.com>
To:<counciltestimony@hawaiicounty.gov>
Sent: Tuesday, April 24, 2018 10:44 AM
Subject:Bill 108 1 Planning Committee Hearing
SUPPLEMENT TO STATEMENT
Dated April 23, 2018
By Harold Murata
Hawaii County Council
Planning Committee,
Dear Members:
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I want to add a few things to my Statement of April 23, 2018.
Mamalahoa Highway 180 passes through the designated Kona Heritage Corridor.
Asa descendant of multi -generational settlers, it is important that the cultural heritage spirit
is not replaced.
Please consider the preservation of historical culture of Kona in your deliberation.
Sincerely,
Harold Murata
PO Box 1752
Kealakekua, HI 96750
Comm. No. I-519
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HAROLD MURATA
From: "HAROLD MURATA" <zarley2k@msn.com>
To: <counciltestimony@hawaiicounty.gov>
Sent: Monday, April 23, 2018 11:51 PM
Subject: Planning Committee Hearing I Bill 108
County Council, Planning Committee
Dear Members:
Thank you for letting us participate in this process.
I live on Highway 180 between Honalo and Palani junctions.
The number of vacation rentals shown on internet booking sites is alarming.
The growth of vacation rentals within our heritage corridor is counter culture to our
agricultural history.
We continue to live on a narrow winding road as our ancestors did for many decades.
We were small agricultural communities living side by side in harmony.
Agricultural zones were subdivided and sub -subdivided.
Residential zones and subdivisions were allowed.
Commercial communities were allowed to support the impacts of fractional izing.
Dwellings were allowed to support farms.
Some dwellings became structures mimicking mansions.
Today mansions can function as long term or vacation rentals.
Some farm dwellings have been improved as housing or vacation rentals.
The growth is phenomenal as vacation rentals are facilitated by internet bookers.
Many are violating zone regulations unabashed.
Many are justifying non conformance in the name of economy.
Unregulated mixed use in an agricultural area creates a non -cohesive community.
There is not a neighborhood of families and friends.
Instead there is ownership and managing agents.
In my opinion, apply the zoning regulations and require compliance.
The necessary business adjustments would fulfill necessary housing needs while sustaining
a viable economy.
Sincerely,
Harold Murata
PO Box 1752
Kealakekua, HI 96750
4/24/2018