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I(1 From: Ohara,Eileen To: Council Testimony Subject: FW: Recommendations for Bill 108 Draft#5:Include opportunity for owners affected by volcano eruptions(or hurricanes)to REBUILD Date: Wednesday,October 31,2018 2:43:44 PM n On Original Message a CO From:Caryl Burns [mailto:cburns@sonic.net] Sent: Wednesday,October 31,2018 2:50 PMCD ---i To:Burns Caryl<cburns@sonic.net>sonic.net> `1 c7 Subject:Recommendations for Bill 108 Draft#5:Include opportunity for owners affected by volcano eruptions(am =1"— hurricanes) 1hurricanes)to REBUILD Aloha Kakou, Lri -- I am a registered voter and an active advocate for responsible public policy,particularly in regards to Transient Vacation Rentals on the Big Island of Hawaii.I appreciate your work on Bill 108 Draft#5,as well as previous versions,and request that you seriously consider my recommendation for the current version of the bill that follow: There MUST be a grace period for hosts affected by volcano eruptions and hurricanes so that they can rebuild and have their livelihoods restored. Thank you for your work on this bill.Please do NOT pass it in its present form.It will not serve anyone. Mahalo nui loa, Caryl Comm. No.‘-73q .?*0 Ref.To: PI CU U n U I Ref. Date Nov 01 2018 p com a Com. 751 From: Ohara,Eileen To: Council Testimony Subject: FW: Recommendations for Bill 108 Draft#5:NEED More Study:We must know baseline knowledge of how many STVRs exist. - Date: Wednesday,October 31,2018 2:43:56 PM n. ®o can Original Message From:Caryl Burns[mailto:churns@sonic.net] Sent: Wednesday,October 31,2018 2:52 PM To:Burns Caryl<cburns@sonic.net> �c7 Subject:Recommendations for Bill 108 Draft#5:NEED More Study:We must know baseline knowledge of how Ls: rr ".. =+ many STVRs exist. p 3 Aloha Kakou, Ln — I am a registered voter and an active advocate for responsible public policy,particularly in regards to Transient Vacation Rentals on the Big Island of Hawai'i.I appreciate your work on Bill 108 Draft#4,as well as previous versions,and request that you seriously consider my recommendation for the current version of the bill that follow: There MUST be knowledge of a baseline of how many STVRs exist. Then,as old permits expire,new permits can be issued. Or,as the need for new STVRs evolves,intelligent growth can be planned. Thank you for your work on this bill.Please do NOT pass it in its present form.It will not serve anyone. Mahalo nui loa, Caryl PIcsa COMM'15' From: Ohara,Eileen To: Council Testimony Subject: FW: Recommendations for Bill 108 Draft#5:Don"t confuse Available house/Affordable housing with STVR issue Date: Wednesday,October 31,2018 2:44:31 PM • p Original Message From:Caryl Burns[mailto:cburns@sonic.net] a- o-G Sent:Wednesday,October 31,2018 2:56 PM C 3 To:Burns Caryl<cburns@sonic.net> Subject:Recommendations for Bill 108 Draft#5:Don't confuse Available house/Affordable housing with STVR issue tri Aloha Kakou, I am a registered voter and an active advocate for responsible public policy,particularly in regards to Transient Vacation Rentals on the Big Island of Hawaii.I appreciate your work on Bill 108 Draft#4,as well as previous versions,and request that you seriously consider my recommendation for the current version of the bill that follow: Don't confuse"Available housing"and"Affordable housing"with STVRs.I cannot rent my ohana full time because if I did I would have no place to host family and friends who want to visit me on Big Island.When family and friends go home,I can rent to STVR guests. If you want more"Available housing"and"Affordable housing",revise ultra restrictive building laws,make it easier for people to build housing to rent to others.Create incentives,not more restrictions on building more housing.Look at models in other states. Thank you for your work on this bill.Please do NOT pass it in its present form.It will not serve anyone. Mahalo nui boa, Caryl P/Covødl COMM,1V°! From: Ohara,Eileen To: Council Testimony Subject: FW: Recommendations for Bill 108 Draft#5:Complete an Economic Impact Study! Date: Wednesday,October 31,2018 2:44:49 PM o C"3. Original Message co From:Caryl Burns[mailto:cburns@sonic.net] — ' Sent:Wednesday,October 31,2018 2:44 PM To:Burns Caryl<cburns@sonic.net> 1 Subject:Recommendations for Bill 108 Draft#5:Complete an Economic Impact Study! -71 CI sir Aloha Kakou, I am a registered voter and an active advocate for responsible public policy,particularly in regards to Transient om : Vacation Rentals on the Big Island of Hawai'i.I appreciate your work on Bill 108 current version,as well as previous versions,and request that you seriously consider my recommendations for the current version of the bill that follow: Complete an Economic Impact Study: Any responsible bill regulating TVR(Transient Vacation Rentals)or STVR(Short Term Vacation Rentals)requires a thorough economic impact study.More planes flying and more seats on planes mean more visitors to the island, more revenue for the island,and more jobs of its inhabitants. a)Hotel vs."neighborhood"stays:Guests who stay in neighborhoods in hosted or unhosted rentals,or on AG land, for$55-$125/night are in ADDITION to the guests who stay in$300 and$400/night hotel rooms.They add to the tourism on our island.They do not compete with each other.I have a hosted vacation rental.NONE of my guest would be coming if it meant paying hotel prices.They want a cheaper,homier stay.They want to prepare meals to save money.They want the"local"experience. You need the Economic Impact Study to sort these issues out.There is clearly a growing need for vacation rentals. The current bill has NO mechanism for Hawaii County to adapt to future growth needs. Thank you for your work on this bill.Please do NOT pass it in its present form.It will not serve anyone. Mahalo nui loa, Caryl P/cowicil COM, -IN • From: Ohara,Eileen To: Council Testimony Subject: FW: Recommendations for Bill 108 Draft#5:Include process for issuing NEW permits and NEW NCU Certificates! Date: Wednesday,October 31,2018 2:45:00 PM «a CQ G7 CQ Original Message = From:Caryl Burns[mailto:cburns@sonic.net] ! -7C-..� Sent:Wednesday,October 31,2018 2:47 PM 0-C To:Burns Caryl<cburns@sonic.net> =r— Subject:Recommendations for Bill 108 Draft#5:Include process for issuing NEW permits and NEW NCU O >rn Certificates! V Aloha Kakou, - I am a registered voter and an active advocate for responsible public policy,particularly in regards to Transient Vacation Rentals on the Big Island of Hawaii.I appreciate your work on Bill 108 Draft#4,as well as previous versions,and request that you seriously consider my recommendation for the current version of the bill that follow: There MUST be a process for issuing NEW permits and NEW NCU(Non-Conforming Use)Certificates. In the future we will need MORE vacation rentals,not less.Attrition will occur over time. People who want to establish a short-term vacation rental on their property in the future should have a way to do so. Thank you for your work on this bill.Please do NOT pass it in its present form.It will not serve anyone. Mahalo nui loa, Caryl P/ I . COMt-t,7 From: Ohara,Eileen To: Council Testimony Subject: FW: Recommendations for Bill 108 Draft#5:We need MORE STVR,not less Date: Wednesday,October 31,2018 3:07:38 PM cm Q;c-;) o Original Message From:Caryl Burns[rnailto:cburns( sonic.net] —' C3'-< Sent: Wednesday,October 31,2018 3:00 PM SCD To:Burns Caryl<cburns@sonic.net> Subject:Recommendations for Bill 108 Draft#5:We need MORE STVR,not less ® J — Aloha Kakou, co I am a registered voter and an active advocate for responsible public policy,particularly in regards to Transient Vacation Rentals on the Big Island of Hawai'i.I appreciate your work on Bill 108 Draft#5,as well as previous versions,and request that you seriously consider my recommendation for the current version of the bill that follow: We need MORE STVR,not less.Tourism keeps increasing.Make it easy for homeowners to have a LEGAL STVR so that they can pay their taxes and provide more jobs for locals and income for our communities. People who come to STVR are NOT the hotel guests who can pay$300-$800/night. Thank you for your work on this bill.Please do NOT pass it in its present form.It will not serve anyone. Mahalo nui loa, Caryl