HomeMy WebLinkAboutPL-SMA-2022-000018, PL-SPP-2022-000018 01.16.23 P. EVANOVICH TESTIMONYDeVera, Ashley
From: Peter Evanovich <peter@evanovich.com>
Sent: Monday, January 16, 2023 4:52 PM
To: Planning Internet Mail
Cc: Andrews, Jessica
Subject: Planning Board Hearing/19 January 2023
Attachments: HawaiiRetreatCenter011623.pdf
Dear Planning Department,
I am attaching the below letter because my understanding is that a hearing is scheduled on 19 January 2023 regarding
an application for an amendment to a Special Management Area Use permit No 417 by Ahu Pohaku Hoomaluhia
(formerly Robert Watkins and Jean Sunderland).
I oppose this application.
Thank you and please feel free to contact me with any questions or concerns.
Sincerely,
Peter Evanovich
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Peter Evanovich
P.O. Box 6179
Kamuela, HI 96743
15 January 2023
County of Hawaii Planning Department
74-5044 Ane Keohokalole Highway, Building E
Kailua-Kona, HI 96740
Re: Applicant: AHU POHAKU HOOMALUHIA LLC (Formerly Robert Watkins and Jean
Sunderland). ( PI- SMA -2022-000018), Special Permit (SPP 01-000006 and PL -SPP 20222022-
000018, Tax Map Key: 5-4-009:014
Dear County of Hawaii Planning Department:
I am the owner of approximately 7,500 acres of agricultural and conservation land in Kapa'au,
North Kohala, from Honopueo to Niuli'i, the western boundary of which is approximately 1200 feet
from the applicant's property and with whom I share common privately maintained access roads.
The Applicant's property is zoned AG 20, part of which is within the Special Management Area for
coastal lands. It's my feeling that a hotel (even if it's described by applicant as a "retreat center") is
not an appropriate use of these lands, violates the spirit and intent of the Zoning Ordinance, makes
my community less safe and puts a unsustainable strain on the community's infrastructure.
I am strongly opposed to this application.
Sincerely,
Peter Evanovich
Owner, Ainakea Farms
Owner, 011ie Group
Owner, Ho'okipa Ranch