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Araujo, Jaclyn <br /> From: Mark Powell <markp50@att.net> <br /> Sent: Monday, December 12, 2022 9:06 AM <br /> To: LPCtestimony <br /> Subject: Item 1. Kona Three LLC (PL-REZ-000033) Testimony, Please include in the <br /> Commissioners Packets <br /> Aloha Leeward Planning Commissioners, <br /> First of all the Environmental Report is in accurate. <br /> These types of high density projects need to be closer to the Village so as to not encourage driving for services <br /> such as grocery, drug, restaurants, and bus service, etc. <br /> In December 2018 the Applicants and there consultant Mr. Zendo Kern met with the owners of the Kona <br /> Vistas subdivision to unveil their plans for the property listed in the application. Most owners were shocked at <br /> the size and scope of the project. After their presentation a special homeowners meeting was held the following <br /> week. With standing room only all the HOA members wanted the board to oppose the project as planned. The <br /> board voted unanimously (7-0) to oppose this project as planned. (Planning Director Conflict??) <br /> Not at any time has the applicants or consultant met with the owners about their major concerns and try and <br /> reach an agreement, which should have happened. <br /> However this proposed project should be rejected for many reasons. <br /> Most of all letting Any Short Term Vacation Rentals. This goes against everything the County says it needs in <br /> housing and only be allowed in certain Resort Areas. Are normal citizens going to be able to afford the rents, <br /> purchase price, and monthly condo fees? Will there be CC&R's? <br /> It doesn't fit with the surrounding properties of single and two story family homes. There buildings need to be <br /> limited to a height of 25 feet. Less blocking of views. <br /> Using Kekuanaoa Place for the major entry and exit is way too dangerous. The grade near Lako exceeds County <br /> standards. It is blind turning off Lako down the steep grade and twelve short driveways are all along this street <br /> which 4 are very close to Lako. This street has a limited view (turn) of Lako when pulling out and on a curve. <br /> Standard curbs, gutters, and sidewalks would need to be installed if this road is chosen. Traffic then should be <br /> limited to just that street No others, no turning on to other streets to prevent running all over the neighborhood <br /> endangering existing residents and children. <br /> i <br />