HomeMy WebLinkAbout2024-03-05 PL-SMA-2023-000046 Leeya Chun Opposition Testimony From: Leeva Chun
To: WPCtestimonv;Council Remote Testimony
Subject: Testimony in Opposition of Black Sand Beach LLC
Date: Tuesday, March 5,2024 4:19:26 PM
Aloha...
My name is Leeya Chun and I come from`Ohara that are from Punalu'u Hawaii.Punalu'u was/is the home to many
generations of family on my mother's side.My two great grandfathers were respected fishermen of that bay and
both of my great grandmother's made/make a living through the lei stand located there.
I am writing to voice the opposition of granting approval for Black Sand Beach LLC's request for a special
management area permit.I strongly believe their plan of action will not benefit the current residents at this time.
Punalu'u is widely known for being a nesting ground and daily habitat for the ENDANGERED Green Sea Turtle.I
demand a new Environmental Impact Study be done to protect this area from unnecessary development as the
current one in place is over 20 years old.
I feel that no benefits for the people of Ka'u will come with doing business with Black Sand Beach LLC.
Mahalo for your time and consideration.
Leeya Chun