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From: Customer Support <br /> To: W PCtesti mono <br /> Subject: Request for Consideration of Community-Driven Amendments to Bill 121 <br /> Date: Tuesday,April 2,2024 11:28:28 AM <br /> Chairman Dennis Lin <br /> Windward Planning Commission <br /> County of Hawaii <br /> 25 Aupuni St. <br /> Unit 1502 <br /> Hilo, HI 96720 <br /> Aloha Chairman Lin, <br /> Our community has been closely following the developments of Bill 121 and, after much <br /> discussion, we have identified several key areas where we believe amendments could <br /> significantly improve the bill's impact on our local families and economy. We understand <br /> the concerns that have been raised regarding enforceability, inequity, and the <br /> transformation of neighborhoods, among others. However, we also recognize the potential <br /> unintended consequences that the current draft of Bill 121 may have on our community. <br /> Firstly, we request the Planning Commission to recommend removing the affidavit <br /> requirement. This requirement places an undue burden on homeowners and could lead to <br /> unintentional non-compliance due to the complexity of the legal language involved. <br /> Secondly, we urge the commission to recommend streamlining the registration process for <br /> vacation rentals. The current proposal's requirement for dimensioned drawings and the <br /> disclosure of private details of homes is invasive and unnecessarily complicated. A <br /> simplified process would encourage compliance and make it easier for homeowners to <br /> participate legally in the vacation rental market. <br /> Lastly, we are concerned about the proposed restrictions on where hosts live and where <br /> guests stay. We believe that as long as the owner is in the same building, on the same <br /> parcel, or on an adjacent parcel, it is an overreach to dictate where they can and cannot <br /> sleep. This restriction could severely limit the ability of property owners to make the most <br /> of their assets and provide quality accommodations for visitors. <br /> We understand the challenges the Planning Commission faces in balancing the needs of <br /> the community with the desire to regulate vacation rentals effectively. However, we believe <br /> that by considering these amendments, Bill 121 can be improved to better serve the <br /> interests of all stakeholders involved. <br /> Mahalo for your consideration of our requests. We look forward to the opportunity to work <br /> together towards a solution that benefits our community. <br /> Me ke aloha pumehana, <br /> Mark Wong <br /> Tomi Tomi Dr, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740, USA Support(j4deenbluebuilders.com <br />