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From: Cara E. <br /> To: WPCtestimonv;Council Remote Testimony <br /> Subject: Written Testimony opposing proposed development at Punalu'u <br /> Date: Tuesday, March 5,2024 3:58:14 PM <br /> County of Hawaii <br /> WINDWARD PLANNING COMMISSION <br /> Aupuni Center• 101 Pauahi Street, Suite 3 • Hilo, Hawaii 96720 <br /> To Whom it May Concern, <br /> We hereby submit our written testimony AGAINST the proposed development at Punalu'u. <br /> We strongly feel that the proposed buildings and facilities are not fit for the land and <br /> surrounding area as it relates to the necessary infrastructure that will be needed for such a <br /> massive development, as well as the simple beauty this native Hawaiian land has to offer its <br /> Kama'aina and visitors alike. Such development would be too large of an impact to the <br /> coastline and native Hawaiian species that live in the area. <br /> Our great grandparents,the Bangay `Ghana, have lived on Punalu'u Beach and this is where <br /> my grandparents, aunties and uncles, cousins, sibling, and my two children have grown up to <br /> know and love as the simple life and beauty we call Punalu'u. My fathers family,the <br /> Enriques `Ghana, also grew up up fishing and spending every day on this beautiful beach, <br /> growing and cultivating a life for their families that is rich with hawaiian culture and love for <br /> the `aina. To add a fitness center, theater, cafe, more condos and huge facilities would steal <br /> Punalu'u's natural beauty and become unidentifiable to our Ohana and all those that have <br /> lived, nurtured, and loved this area for so many lifetimes. <br /> We beg you to listen to the people of O'ahu, the people of Big Island, and all of Punalu'u. Do <br /> what is right and what is Pono, and do not approve the proposed plans or building permits for <br /> this area and leave Punalu'u Beach for Kamaaina to love, enjoy, and malama for many years <br /> to come. <br /> Mahalo for your time and consideration, <br /> Cara Enriques <br /> 46-371 Kumoo Loop <br /> Kaneohe HI 96744 <br /> (808)227-5115 <br />