HomeMy WebLinkAboutPL-REZ-2022-000017 J. PALMA-GLENNIE TESTIMONY 11.16.2022Araujo, Jaclyn
From: Janice Glennie <palmtree7@hawaiiantel.net>
Sent: Wednesday, November 16, 2022 1:37 PM
To: LPCtestimony
Subject: Oppose Item #2, Applicant: Shawn Maile Nakoa, Esq. (PL-REZ-2022-000017), TMK: (3)
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Aloha commissioners,
Apologies for forwarding another community member's testimony regarding this issue. We were communicating our
thoughts and that's how emailing can go when we're multi tasking.
Having said that, I agree with the points in that testimony. From my personal perspective and experience, I'd like to add:
• The plan doesn't fit KCDP visions and guidelines.
o Though some may call rezoning ag 5 to ag 1 "infill", that's not the true intention of that Smart Growth
parameter as there's no TOD or TND attached to this proposed development. Infill infers more dense
housing near a clearly, purposefully created TND or TOD.
o Ag development per the KCDP encourages homes to be built in clusters to help limit extra infrastructure
burden. This plan will preclude that from ever happening.
o The project ignores concurrency demands put forth by the KCDP. No one in their right mind could allow
any new developments that depend upon AIM Drive and Kuakini Highway before connectors and main
roads are upgraded to standards that can handle more traffic and growth.
+—Rezoning-is only the first step in what might be allowed on this property. Subsequent owners may ask for — and
receive — permits to double or more!) the amount of housing eventually allowed there as is a common
occurrence.
• The impact of overdevelopment on the kailua-kona/ali'i drive shoreline is undeniably intense. Without better
management plans, no new development should be allowed.
Though I respect the owner/petitioner, I ask that you deny the request for reasons put forth by all community
stakeholders as the proposed project is not good for our community and natural and cultural resources at this time.
Mahalo and sincerely,
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