HomeMy WebLinkAbout2024-11-20 Nancy Carr Smith Tesitmony #5, #6 & #7 From: Nancy Carr Smith
To: LPCtestimonv; konaindichCabaol.com
Subject: Support for items 4,5,and 6
Date: Wednesday, November 20,2024 10:52:29 AM
Attachments: LPC 11.21.24 Testimony in support of items 4.5.6.docx
Aloha LPC staff and Chair DeFranco,
Please forgive me for providing tardy testimony, but life is busy!
I have attached testimony in support of items 4, 5, and 6 for tomorrow's afternoon meeting.
Please let me know if you have any questions.
I will be in person to provide live testimony as well.
Mahalo,
Nancy
Nancy Carr Smith
65-1174 Kahawai St.
Kamuela, HI 96743
808-896-2239
Nancy Carr Smith
65-1174 Kahawai St. Kamuela, HI 96743
808-896-2239 nancy(Ebalohakohalarealty.com
November 19, 2024
Barbara DeFranco, Chair
Leeward Planning Commission
Via email: 1pctestimony()hawaiicountyg_ov
Regarding: LPC Agenda for November 21, 2024
Testimony in Support of items 5, 6, and 7
Aloha Chair DeFranco and members of the Leeward Planning Commission,
My name is Nancy Carr Smith, and I am a resident of Waimea on Hawaii Island. I am testifying on my own behalf, in
support of Hawaii Island Community Development Corporation (HICDC) 1) State Land Use District Boundary
Amendment from an Agricultural District to an Urban District for a 14.321 acre portion of a larger 237.5 acre parcel
of land, 2) Change of Zone from an Agricultural 1 acre zoning district to a Single Family Residential 10,000 sq ft, for
the 14.321 acre portion of a larger 237.5 acre parcel of land, and 3) a Planned Unit Development for a 43 lot, single
family residential subdivision on a 14.321 acre portion of a larger 237.5 acre parcel of land.
This project of HICDC's is desperately needed in Waimea. The self-help component along with the affordable
housing for sale, are two middle sections of the market that tend to be missing in Waimea. Our kama'aina are
watching their kids move to the mainland because they cannot afford to live here, and having these housing
products as an option,will provide a possible option for a segment of our community that needs help with
affordability.
The self-help concept is excellent as it requires the purchaser sweat equity and"buy in"in terms of labor to help
build their own home.There is a lot of value in that, on a variety of levels.We are fortunate to have this opportunity
in our own backyard, and especiallywith the land having been donated, which cuts down on the cost for HICDC.
We all know that these days the cost to build is often out of reach, but we are fortunate to have Keith Kato and his
team at HICDC, along with their experience and knowledge of this entire process, at the helm of this important
project.
HICDC deserves all of our support in order to provide this timely, and affordable opportunity to 43 fortunate
families.We should be applauding them for the efforts, along with the land donor,who is helping to make this
possible.
Let's support housing for locals, by approving Planning Director Kern's recommendation for approval and
forwarding a positive vote to the County Council.
Mahalo for your consideration!
Nancy Carr Smith