HomeMy WebLinkAbout2024-04-01 PL-CCI-2024-000003 Bill 121 Mario Alvarez Testimony From: Mario Alvarez
To: W PCtesti mono
Subject: Bill 121 testimony
Date: Monday,April 1, 2024 7:06:48 AM
Distinguished Members of the Windward Planning Commission,
The quiet hour restrictions as currently proposed in Bill 121 are a one-
dimensional solution to a multi-faceted issue. They ignore the variable
nature of community life and tourism in our region. Take, for instance,
the celebrations of traditional Polynesian festivals, where music and
communal joy are fundamental. Under the new bill, these cultural
expressions, even when moderated, could fall foul of the strict 8-7 quiet
hours, unfairly punishing homeowners and diminishing the guest
experience. Further, consider the impact on guests who, coming from
different time zones, may have social hours that don't align with the
proposed strict quiet times. Their normal activities could be
misconstrued as noise violations.
The impracticality of a blanket quiet time only for TAR's is evident.
Instead, we suggest a more tailored approach that respects both the
rights of homeowners to rent out their properties and the rights of the
community to peaceful enjoyment.
I propose a tier approach
1 . 9pm to 7am for quiet hours. I think this is fair to everyone
involved.
2. That from 9pm to 11 pm noise levels be measured by
objective decibel limits at property boundaries rather than
the arbitrary standards of disturbance currently drafted.
We urge the commission to reconsider these quiet hour regulations, to
ensure they are grounded in fairness and the reality of island life, both
for residents and our valued guests.
Aloha
Mario Alvarez
75-6130 Alii Drive
Kailua kona, Hawaii 96740
305.710.1858