HomeMy WebLinkAbout2024-11-06 David Owens Testimony - GP 2045 hand deliveredDAVID B OWENS
5 Machida Lane
Hilo, Hawaii 96720
(808 961-2863
To: Windward Planning Commission
Re: General Plan
Date: November 5 2024
I have been a resident of Keaukaha for 35 years and the owner of 227 Kalanaianaole
St. (TMK 321006016 & 17) for 25 years...Parcel (16) and Parcel (17) are the only Fee
Simple Bay Front properties in Hilo Bay with Hotel Resort zoning.
My tenant and friend Pac f cQuest have been doing busiiness for 15 years on this
property and we have long-term plans and a great future together. The work they do
with youth and the mental health services they provide is invaluabe. The General
Plan proposed change from Hotel/Resort to Recreation & Open is completely the
opposite to the zoning and use of this property. Any lender or investor will not treat
this property seriously as long as the use and zoning are opposite the Hawaii County
General Plan.
A properly designed General Plan is a necessary vision for our future...Our
neighborhood is composed of; fuel companies, food warehouses, automobile
companies and tradesman...they are not glamours but they are necessary small
businesses that pay taxes and employ many people.
This General Plan and County has not considered what our other neighbor the State
Harbor Division's long-term visions are when they changed the zoning from
Hotel/Resort to Conservation in 2021 on the Rotary Park Parcel (13). The
Comprehensive Study by the United Stated Army Corp. of Engineers recommends a
Small Craft Marina and support facilities in Reesd Bay, this would be more in keeping
with the commercial neighbors in our district.
The Rotary Park is the only conservation parcel in our neighborhood and a terrible
neighbor, no sewer, no water, no electricity, no picnic pavilions and no safe ocean
access...It does not fit into our neighborhood, even the Police, Parks & Recreation
and DLNR Enforcement can't keep up with the crime and homeless problems.
Bayfront and Banyon Drive are made up of many real Parks and sports facilities and
this negative designation of Recreation/Open on my private property in a
commercial district should never be considered.
I request the: Notice of Proposed Change in Parcel Designation dated October 10
2024 (TMK 321006016) be withdrawn.
David B Owens
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