HomeMy WebLinkAbout2025-05-09 Brent A. Hintz Testimony - Support From: casab236
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Subject: Written testimony RE: Permit PL-SMA 2025-000072;TMK(3)7-5-020:021
Date: Friday,May 9,2025 12:47:11 PM
Brent A Hintz
Owner, Casa De Emdeko
75-6082 Ali'i Drive, 9236
Kailua-Kona, HI 96740
Casab236@aol.com
5/9/2025
To Whom It May Concern,
I am writing as a concerned and invested owner at Casa De Emdeko regarding the vacant lot
next door on Alii Drive. I strongly support the proposed new condominium development on
this site and urge local decision-makers to move forward with approval.
For years, this undeveloped lot has been an ongoing source of blight and public safety
concerns. It has become a magnet for illegal activity, including homeless encampments, drug
use, and frequent littering. There have been multiple incidents of hypodermic needles found in
our parking lot, and at least one significant three-alarm fire caused by activity on the property.
More disturbingly, homeless individuals have broken into Casa De Emdeko units and have
been found sleeping or passed out within our property lines,putting residents and guests at
risk. The Hawaii Police Department have been called out multiple times for these trespassing
and burglary incidents.
The current state of the lot is not only unsightly but dangerous. The Casa Board has been
dealing with these problems for years. The current situation has devalued our property.
Allowing this property to remain unused only prolongs the threat to the surrounding
community. A well-designed, well-managed condo development would eliminate these safety
hazards and beautify the area while also contributing positively to the housing supply.
As a longtime stakeholder, I respectfully ask that this project be approved and moved forward
without further delay.
Sincerely,
Brent A. Hintz
Owner, Casa De Emdeko 4236
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