HomeMy WebLinkAbout2024-03-05 PL-SMA-2023-000046 Thomas Legg Opposition Testimony From: Tom Legg
To: W PCtesti mono
Subject: I am a property owner adjacent to the proposed development under Permit Application PL-SMA2023-000046:
Date: Tuesday, March 5,2024 1:49:04 PM
I am starting my objections to the development, as proposed for many reasons,however for
efficiency, I will only state briefly the primary objections that aren't based on my financial or
personal interests,but those that have negative cultural, historical and environmental impact.
1) Punalu'u is a sacred place to the Hawaiian people. There are many sites of religious
significance and burial grounds scattered throughout the area, particularly in the area
designated for resort development. I would hope that the voices of the local generational
population should carry great weight in that regard.
2) The wildlife. This is a natural area. KA'U is one of the few remaining large areas with very
little development. It's not that there isn't room to start developing on the fringes of the many
tourist areas that aleady exist on the island without converting Ka'u Don't pressure the Turtles.
3) Tsunamis! This is a Tsunami zone and also known for earthquakes (6.2 Richter 3 miles
away a few weeks back) and volcanic activity.
I could possibly be supportive of parts of the plan, but the total scope is too large and would
substantially harm the area. The number of dwelling and especially lodging units is excessive.
The infrastructure that is there is grossly insufficient for what is there now and while an
upgraded infrastructure plan would be great and could safely be done to support some
additional load, but I fear that in order to accommodate the usage of so many people would
necessarily be harmful to the ecology of the area.
Respectfully submitted.
Thomas Charles Legg
owner of Unit 49 Colony One at Punalu'u
2214 Crowley St
Muskegon,MI 49441
Tom Legg Owner Unit#49
Colony One
Ninole Loop Rd, Pahala
Colony One