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From: mvraiean sumida <br /> To: WPCtestimonv;Council Remote Testimony <br /> Subject: Opposition to Approval of SMA Use Permit Application <br /> Date: Tuesday, March 5,2024 6:00:20 PM <br /> Aloha Planning Director Zendo Kern and members of the Commission, <br /> This communication conveys my testimony in opposition of the proposed development plans as submitted by <br /> Applicant/Landowner,Black Sand Beach,LLC. <br /> I've been a resident homeowner in Pahala since 1974,and have lived in Ka'u since 1950. I was born at what was <br /> known as the Pahala Hospital,and spent my childhood and teen years growing up in the wahi papa that is the very <br /> subject of this development. My direct lineal descendants who once lived at Punalu'u are interred at Hokuloa <br /> Chapel/Cemetery located on the bluffs of Punalu'u,whose steeple served as a landmark for my family who were <br /> and still are avid shoreline and deepsea fishermen. All that I know of this special and legendary place...the history, <br /> culture,mo'olelo,mele,of Punalu'u,and the lifestyle and family system of Ka'u,I've learned from my Kupuna at <br /> Hokuloa Chapel.Now,I am a Kupuna who wants to be sure our children,mo'opuna(and their children and <br /> mo'opuna)will have a Punalu'u Black Sand Beach that is protected from becoming another RESORT beach. <br /> I am not against development,I am opposed to what the Applicant/Landowner thinks this is what the people of Ka'u <br /> wants or needs. I can confidently say there are many,many,long time Ka'u Kupuna and others who share my <br /> sentiments about this huge development but it is not in their nature to speak out. Many are often intimidated by the <br /> usual vocal proponents so they choose to remain silent. <br /> I ask you as our Planning Commissioners,to kindly take the time to listen to all the humble voices to better <br /> understand what this Community really wants and values. <br /> Please do not approve this SMA Permit Application without an updated EIS and do not allow this Developer's plans <br /> to deviate from our established Ka'u Community Development Plan. <br /> Mahalo piha, <br /> mj sumida <br />