HomeMy WebLinkAbout2024-03-06 PL-SMA-2023-000046 Jane Manchon Opposition Testimony From: Jane Manchon
To: W PCtesti mony
Subject: Black Sand Beach LLC Application for an SMA
Date: Wednesday,March 6,2024 7:37:08 PM
Testimony
RE: Black Sand Beach LLC Application for an SMA Windward Planning Commission March
7, 2024
Aloha nui Commissioners,
I urge you to vote against an SMA permit for the proposed development in Punalu'u.
There is no clear public health, safety or otherwise compelling public interest that this project
fulfills. You will hear the overwhelming majority of the testimony of the people of Ka`u
telling you folks that they do not find this proposed project to be of benefit to the public
interests of Ka`u. Retail, a handful of low-level service jobs and more housing for non-
residents does not serve the public interest. Because of this, according to the guidelines
articulated in HRS Chapter 205 specific to Special Management Areas, you cannot in good
conscience grant this permit.
Please keep wild spaces wild and do not allow for this development against the wishes of the
local people.
Thank you,
Jane Manchon
jane.manchonn4gmail.com