HomeMy WebLinkAbout2025-09-01 PL-REZ-2025-000083 Opposition Testimony from Kathleen Mishina From: Kathleen Mishina
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Subject: PL-REZ-2025-000083: Request for Change of Zone from RS-20 to CV-20;TMK: (3)-1-9-005-0006
Date: Monday,September 1,2025 7:11:57 AM
Dear Chairman Daniele:
I am a resident of Volcano Village and am writing in opposition to the applicant, Mr. William
Morris's, request for zoning change on the above captioned property.
First, the request for zoning change to build a cafe/deli within a residential area will change
the character of the immediate area in an otherwise quiet residential neighborhood, reducing
the quality of life for residents adjacent to, and around, the subject property.
Second, this request carries with it a necessary change in land use from Light Density Urban
to the Medium Density Urban designation.
TMK (30-1-9-005-006 is currently within a Low Density Urban area. According to the
Hawaii County General Plan 2045, a CV-20 zoning is consistent with Medium Density Urban
land use. Additionally, within Volcano Village, there are properties already designated for
CV/Medium Density Urban use, and which could potentially offer alternative sites for the
applicant's cafe/deli. It is best practice to concentrate commercial activities in already
designated CV/Medium Density Urban areas, rather than disturbing the privacy of
homeowners in residential neighborhoods.
More importantly, if this zoning change is approved, it will set a precedent for similar zoning
change requests which increase Medium Density Urban development within residential
areas. The potential and long term impact will be a slow but progressive trend to undermine
the quiet and tranquil residential areas of Volcano. The land use and zoning now in place for
the subject property protect this.
In summary, Volcano's quiet, tranquil and secluded character is one of its most valuable assets
and one that residents and visitors value. It is also the most vulnerable to changes associated
with higher density land uses. This application represents a critical decision point for the
County of Hawaii, the future of Volcano Village and its residents.
Therefore, as a resident of Volcano Village, I strongly oppose this application.
Respectfully,
Kathleen Mishina
kmmishina(a�gmail.com