HomeMy WebLinkAbout2025-09-02 PL-REZ-2025-000083 Opposition Testimony from Asta Miklius From: Asta
To: W PCtesti mony
Subject: Opposition testimony PL-REZ-2025-000083
Date: Tuesday, September 2,2025 3:14:01 PM
To: Windward Planning Commission
Re: Opposition to Rezoning Request, PL-REZ-2025-000083, applicant: William Cox Morris,
TMK: (3) 1-9-005:006
Dear Hawaii County Windward Planning Commission,
I am writing to respectfully oppose the request to rezone a portion of the subject lot on Old
Volcano Highway with the intent of building a commercial venture.
The location of this lot is outside of the intended commercial zone as designated in both the
Puna Community Development Plan (PCDP) and the Volcano Community Development Plan
(VCDP 2015). The Hawaii County General Plan 2045 further reinforces this distinction: the
area along Old Volcano Highway above the post office is designated as "Low Density Urban,"
where the primary use is residential.
There is already a significant amount of unused commercial real estate sitting vacant in
Volcano, such as those next to True Value Hardware and Eagle's Lighthouse Cafe, within the
already approved commercial zone. I see no need to rezone outside of the planned commercial
core.
This rezoning would also set a precedent for neighboring lot owners to pursue commercial
ventures. Such development would result in clearing of the native '6hi'a forest along this
corridor would permanently change the character and ecological integrity of the area.
I request that the Planning Commission deny this rezoning request.
Thank you for considering this testimony.
Respectfully,
Asta Miklius
PO Box 1003
Volcano, HI 96785