HomeMy WebLinkAbout2024-04-12 PL-CCI-2024-000003 Bill 121 Lynne Krieger Testimony From: Ivnne krieoer
To: LPCtestimonv
Subject: Bill 121 Testimony-Approval of Plan
Date: Friday,April 12,2024 9:52:18 AM
Attachments: Bill 121 Testimonv.pdf
Testimony attached. Mahalo.
Testimony in agreement with Bill 121 with modifications
Mahalo for your attempt to reign in the out of control short term rentals disrupting
neighborhoods where the owner does not live in Hawaii and charges high rates and occupancy.
In some instances, the owner has their property as their primary residence but rents the entire
home while retaining their tax benefits. They do not stay on property during the rental which
has the same effect as a non-resident owner.
When large non-related groups and extended families rent these properties in quiet
neighborhoods, the disruption is noticeable. The increased vehicle traffic sometimes speeding
on our roads, and not paying attention to local residents walking is dangerous These rental
properties book large groups that are ready to party at the expense of the neighborhood
residents. Homes with pools, hot tubs, tennis and basketball courts add to the issue.
We do not live in a resort and chose our neighborhood with that in mind. Families and friends
on vacation wanting a single family residence should be restricted to those areas that are set-
up as resorts or commercial downtowns, not residential or agricultural neighborhoods.
After listening in on the Windward Planning Commission meeting, I was surprised by all of the
opposition to bill 121. But, as expected, the majority of testifiers are opposed because anyone
who agrees with this bill would most likely not need to testify.
I would like to oppose removing rentals from 31 — 179 days from the Bill. These rentals should
not be unregulated. As acknowledged during the meeting, there are rental advertisements for
30+ day rentals with work arounds for shorter terms or multiple groups within the rental
period. These rentals are just as disruptive as rentals less than 30 days. A vacation rental is a
vacation rental be it less than 30 days or between 31 — 179 days and should not be allowed in
residential or agricultural zones. These owners who do not live in Hawaii and continue to make
a profit at the expense of the neighborhood should be regulated.
We have quite a few homeowners who had properties in resort zoned areas that were forced
to sell due to increased rental activity and moved into neighborhoods where they did not
expect to have these TARS. They were surprised and dismayed.
Lynn & Ken Krieger
59-321 Pualele Place
Kamuela, HI 96743