HomeMy WebLinkAbout2024-07-15 Jimi-Jean Camp From: Jimi-Jean Camp
To: LPCtestimonv
Subject: Testimony-LPC July 18,2024 Meeting,Agenda Items#3
Date: Monday,July 15,2024 4:54:07 PM
Attachments: Kaupulehu Land LLC Opposition 7.15.2.4.pdf
Aloha,
As a resident of Waimea, I'm asking the Leeward Planning Commission to
NOT approve Kaupulehu Land LLC's applications for State Land Use
Boundary Amendment from Agricultural to Rural and Change of Zone from
an Agricultural-5 acre to Neighborhood Commercial
and Residential Agricultural (Agenda Items #3 & #4, Applicant: Kaupulehu
Land LLC). Please see my attached testimony, along with the following
additional reasons:
Project is solely for speculation purposes
Thus, is inconsistent with the 2005 General Plan.
A prime example of spot zoning and urban sprawl
The proposed commercial development is excessively huge with a 3-
building, 2-story complex and is NOT compatible with this part of Waimea.
The scale and size of this proposed commercial development is too large,
similar to a `strip mall' and NOT compatible for this area. Likewise, it would
degrade prime agricultural land and the "rural, ranching character" of
Waimea.
Would adversely increase traffic congestion near this area
Also, this project would severely impact the traffic and create further
congestion in this particular area on Mamalahoa Highway which is already
difficult to navigate as the highway starts to narrow near here when driving
west into Waimea Town.
Would adversely increase property taxes for residents in this area
This proposed residential development which is being built for the high-end
market and not for the affordable range and would only increase the
property taxes for residents of the area.
NOT in compliance with the Hawaii County General Plan (2005)
The proposed project fails to protect significant Agriculture lands by
rezoning them and fails to preserve the rural, ranching character of Waimea
as stipulated in the General Plan. Likewise, this proposed project is NOT
consistent with the General Plan goals and policies that pertain to
Agriculture and commercial development. This speculation project has failed
to demonstrate the need for additional retail space in Waimea with many
existing vacant retail properties in Waimea.
NOT consistent with the South Kohala CDP (2008)
This proposed project fails to meet the guidelines and policies set forth for
the Waimea Town as stipulated in the South Kohala CDP. Instead, this
project would remove prime agricultural lands and push unsightly
commercial development further east of the Waimea Town center.
Thank you for considering my testimony.
Aloha,
Jlmi-Jean Camp
Jimi-Jean Camp
64-1127 Kamukamu Place
Kamuela, HI 96743
July 15, 2024
To: Leeward Planning Commission
Subject: We oppose the Kaupulehu Land LLC applications
(PL-SLU-2022-000008) & (PL-REZ-2022-000039)
Aloha,
I am are writing to show my opposition to the application by Kaupulehu Land LLC to convert a 5-
acre agricultural parcel,TMK (3) 6-4-024:027, into a Commercial and Residential development.
First, what are the plans for current improvements to the existing infrastructure to
accommodate this unnecessary 3 building commercial development?The current location is
already congested, especially during peak traffic times; thus, this development should not even
be considered without first improving the public roads and infrastructure. The potential dangers
to motorists, pedestrians, bus routes for children, and cyclists are numerous and should be
addressed before a new development is approved.
Next, apart from a few long-standing commercial properties, most neighboring properties are
agricultural and residential homeowners. They, along with my family, are dedicated to
maintaining and preserving the beauty of Waimea. This community has a long standing history
built on ranching and farming. Generations of families still depend on farming and ranching as
ALL or part of their livelihood. We need to maintain as much agricultural land as possible to
allow for the families and community to maintain their living. Along with the traditions, values,
and morals that make our community so strong.
Unfortunately, many of the values that this town was built on seem to be fading away. Waimea
has become one of the most attractive and highly desired real estate locations, has been driven
by money and those who have it. A town that many long time families can no longer afford to
live because of developments such as this which only profit the wealthy. Before you consider
approving this development, I humbly ask that you consider the future generations of this town,
and if this will benefit their future, or simply the bank account of Kaupulehu Land LLC.
I appreciate your time in reading this written testimony and ask that you vote NO and not
approve this application.
Sincerely,
Ut'KN�2
imi-Jean U. . Camp