HomeMy WebLinkAboutPL-SMA-2023-000038 01.10.24 Ann Magnano & Sheri Boddy Testimony From: ann maonano.net
To: LPCtestimony
Subject: Special Management Area Use Permit Application(PL-SMA-2023-000038)
Date: Wednesday,January 10,2024 5:31:09 AM
Hello Leeward Planning Commission,
My name is Ann Magnano and my spouse is Sheri Boddy. We have been owners at Hale
Kona Kai for over 10 years. There are major concerns regarding the proposed project from
the applicant Kona Hawai'i Development, LLC (PL-SMA-2023-000038). The first and major
concern is the change in scope of the project from 48 units to a 100-room hotel. The
infrastructure studies were for the original proposed 48 units. I want to see all the new studies
completed for this proposed project including traffic studies,parking, fresh water, waste water,
and for tsunami exits for the hugely increased occupancy of this new proposal. Where are the
plans for vehicular traffic? Redirecting traffic to Kahakai Rd would be inappropriate. This is
a lane, mostly pedestrian friendly, that is not designed for car traffic especially for an added
100-room hotel. Every commercial property is required to have adequate parking for the
planned occupancy including all personnel. These plans do not show adequate parking for the
increased occupancy. The only parking shown on the plans is in the courtyard. There is no
space around the exterior of the building to add additional or adequate parking for the
increased proposed occupancy.
Another thought is if this project would be much better suited as affordable housing rather
than more vacation rental property. Perhaps this project should be redesigned for housing for
our local community.
I want the County to do their due diligence examining all infrastructure studies,permits and
proposals for this newer much larger proposed project.
Aloha and Mahalo,
Ann Magnano & Sheri Boddy
Hale Kona Kai 212
75-5870 Kahakai Rd.
Kailua-Kona HI96740
360 630 6008