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COUNTY CLERK
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From: Susi Hamilton
To: Council Testimony
Cc: Chung,Aaron; Lee Loy,Sue;Kanuha,Dru;Eoff.Karen 1010 OCT 31 AM 10: 36
Subject: Bill 108
Date: Friday,October 26,2018 11:23:42 AM
I am writing regarding Bill 108. I am a Big Island resident for over 40 years, a small business
owner and farmer. I love our island.
I have also hosted a vacation rental on property next door to our residence.
I would like to weigh in on this issue. I believe bill 108 should include some language to limit
the number of bedrooms, so as to not increase the density of a given area. If
house/condo/dwelling is to be used as a vacation rental, it may not be renovated as to add
additional bedrooms.
Keaukaha, of which I am most familiar with, is a perfect example of what I am referring to.
Small homes have been renovated into vacation complexes with multiple units or "mc
mansions". These dwellings are not appropriate or welcome in this neighborhood. It will and
is completely changing the character of this low-key, non-resort, locally used beach
community. Keep the density the same....
For more reasons as well...the impact on County resources, road maintenance, sewage, water
resources, etc. are all basic reasons for keeping the density stable.
I must also add, I had far less damage to our rental house with vacation renters,than I ever did
with long-term renters, and I grossed about the same annually.
Thank you for the opportunity to be heard. Please make wise decisions for our island.
Susan Hamilton
sjwh013@gmail.com
808.640-9981
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Ref. Date NOV 01 2018