HomeMy WebLinkAbout2026-05-12 PL-SPP-2024-000075 Opposition Testimony from Keli'i IoaneFrom:Keliikanakaole Ioane
To:Planning WPC Testimony
Subject:Testimony Opposing Special Permit PL-SPP-2024-000075
Date:Tuesday, May 12, 2026 6:48:50 PM
Aloha,
I am writing in strong opposition to the special permit application by Teppy Mountain LLC (PL-SPP-2024-000075) to host an annual multi-day festival on agricultural land in Papaikou.
Approving this permit would set a dangerous precedent for the conversion of Ag land across
Hawaii.
The applicant has already held this event several times without a permit, accumulating over$34,000 in fines. This pattern of disregard of county rules does not inspire confidence that
permit conditions will be respected going forward.
I respectfully urge the commission to deny this application.
Mahalo,Keli’i Ioane
Hilo, HI, 96720