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From: Jovice Cavanauoh <br /> To: WPCtestimonv;Council Remote Testimony <br /> Subject: Punalu"u Development Black Sand Beach LLC <br /> Date: Sunday, March 3,2024 4:58:37 PM <br /> I am writing with deeply troubling concerns about the proposed development of <br /> beautiful Punalu'u Black Sand Beach. Over the course of the past few years, my <br /> husband and I have watched this beach be steadily overrun by tourists, one tour bus <br /> load after another. We own a condo in Colony 1, and worry about the Honu and <br /> Hawksbill turtles who either nest here, rest here, and call this amazing beach and bay <br /> their home. We are volunteers with the Malama Pono Punalu'u group and help <br /> protect, plus answer questions about the wonderful turtles here. It is surprising how <br /> many people venture close to the resting turtles, even though it is clearly marked by <br /> signage to stay out. <br /> Something I'm not seeing is a shoreline certification, with so many buildings planned <br /> here: A Cafe only 100 feet from the beach?? Not safe! And, why allow a non coastal <br /> dependent group of structures in an already crowded area, within 200 feet of the high <br /> water mark? This puts people in danger! The old restaurant is a prime example of <br /> that. The next tsunami could be right around the corner! <br /> Another hearing must be made available on a Saturday, for Ka'u residents who work <br /> weekdays! Blocking people from being able to share their voices at a hearing of this <br /> extreme importance is unacceptable and unfair! <br /> I'm not against responsible development, but the impact this development would have <br /> on this fragile land and wildlife sanctuary, would last forever. And for what reason? <br /> The residents of Ka'u know the answer to that. Let us be heard! <br /> Sincerely, <br /> J. Cavanaugh <br />