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From: Aiden Tyrin <br /> To: WPCtestimony <br /> Subject: Testimony in opposition of the black sand beach Ilc application for an sma(PL-SMA-2023-000046) <br /> Date: Tuesday, March 5,2024 9:37:17 PM <br /> Aloha Commissioners, <br /> Mahalo for your time and efforts as part of the County of Hawaii Windward Planning <br /> Commission. I am writing to share my testimony in OPPOSITION of the Black Sand Beach <br /> LLC Application for an SMA (PL-SMA-2023-000046). I have two main reasons for my <br /> OPPOSITION of this application: 1 The application does not meet the requirements of the <br /> related governing legislature (HRS Chapter 205-26(2)(a)). HRS Chapter 205-26(2)(a)notes <br /> that an application must demonstrate that the development will not have any substantial <br /> adverse environmental or ecological effect, except as such adverse effect is minimized to the <br /> extent practicable and clearly outweighed by public health, safety or compelling public <br /> interests. A new and comprehensive environmental impact study needs to be completed along <br /> with an updated shore assessment before any conclusions can be made on the true <br /> environmental or ecological effects of development at Punalu'u. 2 The application lacks a <br /> comprehensive understanding of the significant cultural and socio-economic aspects that hold <br /> utmost importance to native Hawaiians and long-time residents of Punalu'u. While <br /> acknowledging the intention of progress and revitalization,the application fails to demonstrate <br /> a sustained and overall benefit to the native Hawaiians and long-time residents who have <br /> nurtured Punalu'u for generations. It does not provide evidence of how sustainable economic <br /> benefits will be achieved, such as creating a diverse range of skilled labor jobs with living <br /> wages that enable local families to thrive. Additionally, the application does not outline a plan <br /> for the proper preservation of cultural practices and sacred sites, ensuring their perpetual care <br /> and monitoring by knowledgeable stewards. I am personally tied to Punalu'u through my <br /> familial lines as our family has inhabited and cared for a portion of Punalu'u for over 80 years <br /> and across 4 generations. It is my hope that in opposing this proposed development <br /> application,we as a community will be able to work together to find a better and more <br /> balanced solution between progress,revitalization, and preservation. Mahalo for your <br /> consideration, <br /> Aiden Tyrin <br /> aidenyrinna�gmail.com <br />