PL-SMA-2023-000038 01.10.24 Ann Magnano & Sheri Boddy Testimony

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From: ann maonano.net To: LPCtestimony Subject: Special Management Area Use Permit Application(PL-SMA-2023-000038) Date: Wednesday,January 10,2024 5:31:09 AM Hello Leeward Planning Commission, My name is Ann Magnano and my spouse is Sheri Boddy. We have been owners at Hale Kona Kai for over 10 years. There are major concerns regarding the proposed project from the applicant Kona Hawai'i Development, LLC (PL-SMA-2023-000038). The first and major concern is the change in scope of the project from 48 units to a 100-room hotel. The infrastructure studies were for the original proposed 48 units. I want to see all the new studies completed for this proposed project including traffic studies,parking, fresh water, waste water, and for tsunami exits for the hugely increased occupancy of this new proposal. Where are the plans for vehicular traffic? Redirecting traffic to Kahakai Rd would be inappropriate. This is a lane, mostly pedestrian friendly, that is not designed for car traffic especially for an added 100-room hotel. Every commercial property is required to have adequate parking for the planned occupancy including all personnel. These plans do not show adequate parking for the increased occupancy. The only parking shown on the plans is in the courtyard. There is no space around the exterior of the building to add additional or adequate parking for the increased proposed occupancy. Another thought is if this project would be much better suited as affordable housing rather than more vacation rental property. Perhaps this project should be redesigned for housing for our local community. I want the County to do their due diligence examining all infrastructure studies,permits and proposals for this newer much larger proposed project. Aloha and Mahalo, Ann Magnano & Sheri Boddy Hale Kona Kai 212 75-5870 Kahakai Rd. Kailua-Kona HI96740 360 630 6008