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DISTRIBUTED AT WPC 01-04-2024 HEARING <br /> RE: PD CORRECTED SMA NOVEMBER <br /> REPORT <br /> From: Donald Rudnv <br /> To: WPCtestimonv <br /> Cc: Kern.Zendo; Kimball,Heather; Darrow.Jeff; Roth. Mitch D;Tawn Keeney;Surprenant.April <br /> Subject: SMA Minor Permit No.PL-SMM-2023-000054(Opposed) <br /> Date: Wednesday,January 3,2024 7:33:53 AM <br /> Aloha WPC Members, <br /> I have just recently become aware of this subdivision and my understanding is that it will be presented to you at the <br /> WPC meeting on January 4,2024 in the minor permit log presented to you as an agenda item. The petition to <br /> subdivide has serval concerns that need it to be rejected or at least postponed for further review. Here are just three <br /> critical reasons for this. <br /> 1. I understand from the Deputy Director that there is a discrepancy between the State and County's gis map of the <br /> conservation boundary that exists for this parcel. No action should be taken until that question has been resolved <br /> clearly. <br /> 2. There exists on the parcel a pedestrian access down to the beach area. This access has been a controversial issue <br /> for many years as the owner has restricted access on many occasions. This is an opportunity to clarify the <br /> importance of it and provide an easement to eliminate any question of access required by State law. My <br /> understanding is that it is the only reasonable access to the shoreline in that area. I believe that the Hamakua CDP <br /> AC has this subdivision issue on their agenda for their next meeting. Feedback from them is very important. Public <br /> parking at the end of Mill Road is another issue that needs to be addressed. <br /> 3. Approximately half of the property is zoned A-20a. That portion is being subdivided into less than 20a. It is <br /> already non-conforming,so it should require a rezoning before and further subdividing into even smaller lots. <br /> Deputy director Darrow did not have an explanation for why this was allowed on that portion when I spoke to him <br /> yesterday. This issue needs to be resolved before any further action is taken. <br /> I have reviewed the acceptance report from Director Kem and disagree with his conclusions. He states in the report <br /> that all objectives and policies complied with Chapter 205A,Hawaii Revised Statutes(HRS),regarding the SMA. I <br /> find this conclusion dubious at best. <br /> I urge you to reject or postpone this petition. <br /> Mahalo for your time and consideration. <br /> Don <br /> Don Rudny <br /> P.O.Box 106 <br /> Pepeekeo,HI 96783-0106 <br /> 312-209-5870 <br />