HomeMy WebLinkAbout2024-12-15 Simmy McMichael From: Simmv
To: LPCtestimonv
Subject: Fwd: Oppose Kona Hawaii Development LLC PL SMA 2023 000038
Date: Sunday,December 15,2024 8:39:57 PM
Aloha Leeward Planning Commissioners,
I wish to strongly oppose this development for the following reasons:
The timeline dated back from Dec. 3, 1998. Time ext. Jan. 31, 2002, was granted by Planning
Director to Dec. 13, 2008, for SMA 388.
June 6, 2007, Final plan approval for permit of the foundation slab. (Slap over a Lava Tube)
This was where the HEWA set in. Question is with no archeological study in place was there
also a cave?
There is" Mana and Spiritual Factors",perhaps the Cultural Resources Commission needs to
review and physically walk this property.
When you do not respect there is no good to come back, it will haunt you. Question needs to
be addressed, why so negative is this process.
Lava Tubes and Caves are known habitat and often IWI KUPUNA were stacked and secretly
buried.
As of Jan. 21, 2021, time extension was granted. Since May 2017 plan approval was not
completed within 2 years, and hence expired: without
further action, the SMA Permit was automatically Voided!
Now Sept 6, 2023, a NEW SMA Use permit application.
The large concrete needs to be addressed as to what they covered.
Per Archeological Historic Resources, this was fully disturbed.
March 14, 2019, SHPD confirmed the Absence of Any Study of the subject parcel, they
requested an opportunity for review ANY
permits involving ground disturbances.
Although the applicant commissioned Archeological Assessment firm found "no historical
sites or features within the project area".
SHPD had no response received. HICRIS (NO. 2023PRO1257) Like I mentioned what is
beneath the concrete Slab.
SHPD letter dated March 14, 2019, to Director Michael Yee, Chapter 6E-42 Historic Review
SHPD records indicates that numerous archaeological studies have been conducted along Ali'i
Drive near the current project area.
Those studies documented numerous traditional and historic properties including, habitation
complexes,platforms, lava tubes
(Probable sleeping area) discontinuous wall segments, burial platforms, agricultural remnants,
and permanent habitation sites.
Additionally, our records indicate NO archeological inventory survey has been conducted for
the subject parcel.
With this stated, I oppose any further ground disturbances associated with development until a
full investigation of the SLAB cover up.
Throughout 2019 and into 2020, the prior owner cleared a lava tube, filled it with engineered
fill and concrete, and redesigned the tube
along with the building to all for potential differences in compaction.. How was this allowed
without lineal descendants being contacted.
This area is of importance to the Hawaiian Royalty of Queen Emma and maps depicts her
residence of this Ahupua'a.
Kona regional history is associated with Umi a Liloa.
Records of Pacific Monarch Resort Inc. noted records of the SLAB "BLD/foundation/Slab
inspection" were conducted..since the
inspection occurred after the building permit was issued, it is Not Clear whether those
inspections were for that or the March 22, 2007 permit.
Traffic, where is the Traffic Impact Analysis. Given Ali'i Drive is within the High Hazard
Evacuation Area.
This site falls within the Civil Defense Tsunami Evacuation Zone. The shoreline is less than
300 feet from the lower portion of
the subject site.
We cannot handle any more development for one main reason are the Utility Poles with
overload of the utility lines. See my photos fronting Kona
Reef Condo, directly adjacent to this project.
We would not be able to evacuate, and we should definitely take seriously what occurred in
Lahaina can happen here.
Noted by Sid Fuke's letter of Nov. 10, 2023, to Zendo Kern
In the event there is a need for evacuation, (wildfire, tsunami, or flood)there is sufficient
evacuation warning.
However, in the event of a locally generated tsunami... there would be little evacuation time,
and regrettably, it would be
SOMETHING THAT CANNOT BE AVOIDED! We know the problem ahead, SO DO NOT
ADD TO THIS!
The comments from the State of Hawaii Ka Moku'aina O Hawaii Commission of Water
Resources Management of Oct. 19, 2023
Addressed concerns: Coordination with Water Use and development plan. (while we have
water what about the broken wells in North Kona)
Concerns to Stormwater management(with Climate change and so much grading above more
flooding to Makai, Kuakini Hwy to Alii Drive)
Recommend Hawaii Green Business Program. (Concrete large structures are just the opposite)
Recommend adopting landscape as best management. (this is the only solution to save our
Ocean )
There is potential for ground or surface water degration/contamination and recommend
approval be review by the State Dept. of Health.
And lastly while the SMA app reports indicates the water commitment fees and facility fee
have been paid to DWS, the Commission has
concerns on whether existing DWS capacity can meet the additional proposed demand of
22,000 pd for this proposed project.
Should any New Ware source (wells) develop be necessary to meet this demand, the
Commission has concerns about
New Source development impacts to Any Native Hawaiian Traditional and Customary rights
in the area as well as impacts to
Groundwater dependent ecosystems that may be affected. New source development would
require Commission permits and approvals.
Often time we are asked to ration our water usage and also, we have rolling black outs for
electricity.
Now added is the recent alert from Hawaiian Electric Public Safety Power Shut off or PSPS
Watch.
Due to weather conditions, including wind.
Just say NO, we cannot add to the risk of this SMA area. Public Safety should be of Priority.
I've also attached a letter from the Police in 2008, recommends against any further
development/project in this area until
such time as the proposed Kahului- Keauhou Parkway has been completed and open to traffic.
This was for Royal Ali'i TMK 7-7-04"057 &58. This recommendation has been totally
ignored as the development is
now being built. Our lives seem to not matter, Kala first. HEWA!
You have the last say so Just Say No.
Mahalo!
Simmy McMichael
Resident of this Pua'a
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POLICE DEPARTMENT
349 Kapiolani Street Hilo,Hawaii 96720-3999
(808)935-3311 Fax(Bo8)961-2389
March 11. 2008
Mr. Ron Terry
Principal
Geometrician Associates
P.O. Box 396
Hilo, Hawaii 96721
Dear Mr. Terry.
SUBJECT: Environmental Assessment for Royal Ah'i Planned Unit Development,
Kaumalumalu, North Kona, Island of Hawaii
TMK: 7-7-04:5 7 & 58
Staff has reviewed the above referenced document and submits the following comments:
• Any additional development/project utilizing Ah'i Drive as its exclusive
access will adversely impact traffic conditions throughout Ah'i Drive,
particularly during peak traffic hours or during an emergency condition.
• Recommends against any.further development/project in this area until
such time as the proposed Kahului-Keauhou Parkway has been completed
and is-open to traffic.
• Recommend plan to include improvements at access intersections to the
subdivision consisting of turning and acceleration lanes.
Should you have any questions, please contact Acting Captain Chad Basque, Commander
of Kona Patrol, at 326-4646 extension 249.
Mahalo,
LAWRENCE K. MAHUN
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