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From: Beniv GARFINKLE <br /> To: LPCtestimonv <br /> Cc: Robin Renee Hawkins;Andrew Dunn <br /> Subject: Testimony in Opposition to Kau"upulehu Land LLC June 20th hearing 930 AM leeward planning <br /> Date: Monday,June 17,2024 11:23:15 AM <br /> Aloha <br /> Applications PL-SLU-2022-000008 AND PL-REZ-2022-000039 <br /> I am the owner of the adjoining properties to the west of the subject property .I have AG 5 and Neighborhood <br /> Commercial Zoning on my properties owned by Coastal land Co and Kamuela land Co. <br /> I have done very extensive research with the County of Hawaii Engineering Dept Bryce Harada about development <br /> within the FEMA flood zone AEF and have been working with an engineering firm called River Focus who work in <br /> Hawaii and have been doing research for me on my properties regarding flood zone designations on the FIRM <br /> maps that were certified in 2017? <br /> Both the County Engineering Dept and River focus have confirmed the land that would have 3 commercial pads <br /> abutting the highway is in flood zone AEF and therefor is within a no build area you have the FIRM maps to support <br /> this issue? <br /> I do not see how they can develop the 3 commercial pads with a portion of the land being in food zone AEF?I have <br /> the same issue on the land owned by Kamuela land co and have been advised there cannot be any development or <br /> improvement on my land that is in the AEF flood zone? <br /> I do not see an updated traffic study? Since I live next door I know how hard it is to make a left out onto the <br /> highway during several hours each day?I cant believe a current traffic study would support this development? <br /> I have been following the vacancy of retail and commercial space is Kamuela and there are a number of vacant <br /> retail/commercail spaces sitting empty and for lease <br /> I don't see the need for new buildings to be built while there is a decent amount of vacant space in current built <br /> buildings and a lot of old existing commercial building that should be renovated prior to the need for new <br /> development? <br /> Regarding the Zone change from AG 5 to allowing half acre lots this is a major concem to the entire area <br /> If this zone change is approved many property owners in the area will be trying to get their properties rezoned I have <br /> 12 acres next door in AG 5 if I rezone that property I would have about 24 homes on it instead of 2 Farm dwellings <br /> I have not seen any properties in the area that have been rezoned?This would set a precedent that would have <br /> longe range implications for the Ag lands along the highway and along kahilu road these are excellent Ag lands that <br /> should be preserved <br /> These applications should be denied <br /> Respectfully <br /> Benjy Garfinkle <br />