HomeMy WebLinkAbout2024-04-02 PL-CCI-2024-000003 Bill 121 Vicky Wang Testimony From: Alternate email
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Subject: Subject: Urgent Request for Amendments to Bill 121 for Community Benefit
Date: Tuesday,April 2,2024 11:49:33 AM
Chairman Dennis Lin
Windward Planning Commission
County of Hawaii
25 Aupuni St.
Unit 1502 Hilo,
HI 96720
Aloha Chairman Lin,
I am writing to express my deep concerns regarding the current form of Bill 121 and to
request specific amendments that would better serve our community. Our community has
come together to identify key areas where Bill 121 could be improved to ensure it aligns
more closely with the needs and values of our residents.
Firstly, we request the Planning Commission to recommend the removal of the affidavit
requirement. This requirement places an undue burden on homeowners and does not
directly contribute to the goals of the bill. It creates an unnecessary barrier for those
wishing to offer short-term rentals, which are a vital part of our local economy and tourism
industry.
Secondly, we urge the Planning Commission to recommend that Hawaii County provide
clarity for tiny homes, tents, trailers, and other alternative accommodations. The current
lack of clear guidelines creates confusion and inconsistency, hindering the ability of
property owners to utilize their land in a manner that respects both the environment and
local regulations.
Lastly, we ask the Planning Commission to recommend the removal of dangerous signage
requirements and protect operators from the public disclosure of addresses and
ownership. This not only protects the privacy and safety of property owners but also
respects the character of our neighborhoods, preventing them from being transformed by
overt commercialization.
These amendments are crucial for ensuring that Bill 121 does not disproportionately impact
our community members, especially those who rely on short-term rentals for their
livelihoods. We believe that with these changes, Bill 121 can better balance the need for
regulation with the rights and needs of property owners and the community at large.
We appreciate your attention to these matters and look forward to your support in making
Bill 121 a more equitable and effective piece of legislation.
Mahalo nui loa,
Vicky Wang
Pamahoa Pl,Kailua-Kona, HI 96740,USA Vic4suWj2ort(cr�,deobluebuilders.com