HomeMy WebLinkAbout2026-08-27 Written Testimony from Margaret Johnson (PL-BOA-2026-000137)From:
Margaret Johnson
To:
Plannina Board of Anneals
Subject:
Support for Patrick Ferrira's appeal of Planning Director decision dated December 16, 2024,. PL-PLA-2024-
000347, TMK (3) 2-7-033:019, for cell tower in Papa'ikou.
Date:
Thursday, August 27, 2026 11:28:48 AM
Aloha Chair Lewis and members of the Board of Appeals, and Planning Director Darrow,
My name is Margaret Johnson and I live in Papaikou, Silverton Camp on Mill Road and I
support Patrick Ferreira's appeal of the Verizon telecommunications tower planned on Olson
Trust land.
Please order a pause on all preparations and work for the tower.
Please also hold a public meeting to thoroughly review the decision on the tower, and to give
the public a fair chance to have their concerns and questions addressed
The community was kept in the dark and had no chance to weigh in before construction began
The tower, six stories tall, would be less than 30 feet from the nearest home. Its lights and
generator may impact residents nearby. There is no way to know how safety requirements,
environmental and historic issues, or alternative locations were considered, since no records
are readily available to the public. Property values will be impacted.
We deserve to have a say in our own community's future.
Mahalo!
Margaret Johnson