HomeMy WebLinkAboutPL-SPP-2022-000016 E. PATTERSON TESTIMONY 11.01.2022Araujo, Jaclyn
From: El Paterson <ej.paterson@gmail.com>
Sent: Tuesday, November 1, 2022 1:19 PM
To: W PCtestimony
Subject: Special Permit for TMK (3) 1-3-002'.140 Robert Silber (PL-SSP-2022-000016)
Planning Commission of Hawaii County
Hilo, Hawaii
re: Special Permit for TMK (3) 1-3-002:140
Robert J. Silber (PL-SSP-2022-000016)
Dear Planning Commissioners,
I live at 13-6553 Kalapana-Kapoho. I apologize for the last minute comment, but I was unaware that the issue was
open for comment.
My personal contacts with Mr. Silbert have been brief. He was extremely helpful during the Iselle impact. But my
background was a licensing investigator for the State of Mexico and the pdf. from planning I had been forwarded
left several questions:
• Buildings to code. Is there assurance that those responsible will secure a certificate of occupancy before any
buildings are used for occupancy. I walk the road twice a day with my dog and am aware of various "guests"
entering and leaving the Lolia premises even though a Notice of Violation was filed. How can we be assured this
violation will not continue,
Responsibility. What is proposed is lodging for multiple individuals. Will there be an architect and project
manager on record to assure that all buildings are code -compliant and certificates of occupancy have been
issued. Additionally, who is the owner and or responsible party: is it Mr. Silber or a "woman director"
• Adequate inspections. I am aware that in the past inspections have been thwarted by closed gate/no
response. Can once again violations continue because officials cannot enter the premises.
• No events. The pdf. states no festivals, weddings, etc. On what grounds can the county deny special permits if
and when building is completed. Again, walking my dog twice a day I am aware that this section of county Hwy
137 is one -lane with no adequate side allowance for walkers or bicycle riders. Anyone who lives in the area is
familiar with the non-resident traffic and trash created by Seaview lawn Sundays and Kalani erotic dancing and
those are areas that are technically two-lane.
• Emergency entrance. While the pdf. calls for an additional fire access, it should be considered that we live in an
area of multiple hazard potentials. Is there provision, for example for CERT teams to contact guests or arrange
evacuation of anyone needing assistance.
• Finally, while 1 regret this late filing, I wonder about the fact that no signs of Special Use Application were ever
posted at the entrance for any nearby residents to be aware of. Unfortunately, those of us as nearby residents
were never aware of this proceeding.
While I am aware of the need for the jobs and revenue that can be generated by lodging, I also am aware that an
accident that can be contributed to faulty building standards and inspection can drastically impact other owners who
offer lodging in the area. Please consider the overall welfare of the area in reaching your decisions.
Sincerely - El Paterson