PL-REZ-2022-000017 B. GANETZKY TESTIMONY 11.13.2022

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Araujo, Jaclyn From: barry g <ganetzky@gmail.com> Sent: Sunday, November 13, 2022 11:32 AM To: LPCtestimony Subject: Oppose Item #2, Applicant: Shawn Maile Nakoa, Esq. (PL-REZ-2002-000017), TMK: (3) 7-7-008:062 Dear Planning Commission: Thank you for this opportunity to express my opinion regarding the above referenced rezoning application. I am writing to voice my strong OPPOSITION to this subdivision. There are a number of reasons for my opposition including the following: No Signage Notification The application for this subdivision, submitted by Land Planning Hawaii (LPH), stated they would post a sign regarding the rezone application at the property's entrance. However,There is NO visible signage at the entrance to the property at Pomaikai Street or Kuakini Highway. Requested Septic Systems, NOT Available Municipal Wastewater Connection LPH's application initially stated that the subdivided properties' wastewater would be treated via "Individual Wastewater Systems," i.e., they did not intend to (pay to) connect to the municipal wastewater system. Water Allotment Application Based on Old Records LPH initially submitted proof of available water based on a letter to a Realtor for a different subdivision application from 2010. This has since been corrected by the Dept. of Water Supply and they have paid a deposit for two additional 'units,' good until 2025. This was sloppy, and created more work for the Planning Dept. and Dept. of Water Supply. Endangered Flora / Fauna Not Surveyed The application states, "Although there were no professional surveys conducted... the applicant does not believe that rare or endangered floral or fauna resources are likely to be found within the subject site..." "Does not believe?" In fact, each of the species named, Hawaiian Hawk (I'o), Hawaiian Owl (Pueo), and Hawaiian Hoary Bat have all been observed hunting on and around this property and the surrounding areas. Avoidance of an Updated and Accurate Archeological Survey The application initially submitted an archeological survey from 1987 for this acreage. DLNR / SHPD requested additional information, and a back -and -forth ensued. Then in late October 2022, after the applicant somehow secured a teleconference between the applicant and the applicant's attorney, SHPD, and the Deputy Planning Director — even though SHPD noted that there was likelihood of previously undocumented historic sites and there has been recent bulldozing that impacted burial plots — SHPD agreed to give permission for archeological surveys to be conducted after subdividing.