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HLU-20 Reso 26-129 RESOLUTION 26-129, REFERRING TO THE MAUI PLANNING COMMISSION PROPOSED BILLS TO AMEND THE KIHEI-MAKENA COMMUNITY PLAN AND WEST MAUI COMMUNITY PLAN, AND TO CHANGE THE ZONING FOR A-1 AND A-2 APARTMENT DISTRICT PROPERTIES IN THE SEA LEVEL RISE EXPOSURE AREA (HLU-20)

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    From: carole corcoran-williams <ccorcoranwilliams@gmail.com>
    Sent: Monday, August 17, 2026 1:37:28 PM (UTC-10:00) Hawaii
    To: HLU Committee <HLU.Committee@mauicounty.us>
    Subject: Support Resolution 29 - 126

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    Please find my email in support of Resolution 29-126.
    I am asking the County Council Housing and Land Use Committee to approve the resolution and the proposed amendment which adds and includes Makani Sands to the list of condominium to be exempted from Ordinance 5909.

    Mahalo
    Pat Williams
    Unit 201
    Makani Sands

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    From: carole corcoran-williams <ccorcoranwilliams@gmail.com>
    Sent: Monday, August 17, 2026 1:31:16 PM (UTC-10:00) Hawaii
    To: HLU Committee <HLU.Committee@mauicounty.us>
    Subject: Support Resolution 26 129

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    To Whom It May Concern;
    I am writing with heartfelt support of Resolution 26 129. I ask the County Counsel Housing and Land Use Committee to approve the resolution and proposed amendment, which adds Makani Sands to the list if condominiums to be exempted from Ordinance 5909.
    I appreciated all the time and effort you have put into finding the solution that serves not only the full time residents of Maui but also the many property owners who will continue to help Maui thrive if this Resolution passes.

    Sincerely,
    Carole Corcoran-Williams
    Units 201 & 307
    Makani Sands

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    From: Jeannie Dodd <ibjdbusiness@yahoo.com>
    Sent: Monday, August 17, 2026 12:41:28 PM (UTC-10:00) Hawaii
    To: HLU Committee <HLU.Committee@mauicounty.us>
    Subject: Support Resolution 26-129

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    To HLU,

    Everyone I have spoken to about making all OR any condo in Maui long term only has spoken/expressed words of disbelief and non constitutionally correct. If this is ONLY Lahaina strong in support then is it really in support of the whole community say yes to resolution 26-129. This is your bread and water, butter included. This is my opinion however we are a vital economic presence.

    We at Makani Sands have cared so much about doing the correct environmental protection with constructing a seawall exactly to requirements and in addition allowing access to all community through our property (and using our beach chairs). Then people who didn’t care and haven’t done anything with the erosion are exempt from Bill 9. This seems it should be reviewed and reversed.

    I am writing in support of Resolution 26-129. I ask the County Council Housing and Land Use Committee to approve the resolution and the proposed amendment, which adds Makani Sands to the list of condominiums to be exempted from Ordinance 5909.

    Jeannie Dodd, Makani Sands 207, new owner as of 2024.

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    From: Luan Nguyen <jjmaintenance21@gmail.com>
    Sent: Monday, August 17, 2026 12:41:10 PM (UTC-10:00) Hawaii
    To: HLU Committee <HLU.Committee@mauicounty.us>
    Subject: Support for Resolution 26-129

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    To: Maui County Council, Housing and Land Use Committee
    Dear Chair and Members of the Housing and Land Use Committee,
    My name is Hue Ha, and I am the owner of Unit 204 at Makani Sands. I am writing to express my strong support for Resolution 26-129 and to respectfully request that the Committee approve the proposed amendment adding Makani Sands to the list of condominiums exempted from Ordinance 5909.
    As a local property owner in West Maui, Makani Sands is not just a building to us—it is a closely knit, oceanfront community that has operated responsibly and in compliance with county standards for decades.
    I ask the Committee to approve Resolution 26-129 and include Makani Sands in the exemption. Exempting Makani Sands is a balanced, necessary step that respects existing property frameworks while allowing the County to focus its housing efforts where they are most effective.
    Thank you very much for your time, consideration, and dedicated leadership on behalf of Maui County.
    Sincerely,
    Hue Ha

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    From: James Johnson <jimj5@comcast.net>
    Sent: Monday, August 17, 2026 12:29:38 PM (UTC-10:00) Hawaii
    To: HLU Committee
    Cc: Bakul Oshi And Usha
    Subject: Support Resolution 26-129

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    Dear Maui County Council Housing and Land Use Committee:

    We are writing in support of Resolution 26-129. We ask the County Council Housing and Land Use Committee to approve the resolution and the proposed amendment, which adds Makani Sands to the list of condominiums to be exempted from Ordinance 5909.

    We have been owners of condominiums in Makani Sands for 20 and 30 years each and have been active and supportive of Maui in all matters.

    Sincerely,

    Bakul and Usha Joshi - Makani Sands Unit 110

    James and Holly Johnson - Makani Sands Unit 203

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    From: Kalani Albano <knakalani@gmail.com>
    Sent: Monday, August 17, 2026 12:13:10 PM (UTC-10:00) Hawaii
    To: HLU Committee <HLU.Committee@mauicounty.us>
    Subject: Support Resolution 26-129

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    Aloha!

    I am writing in support of Resolution 26-129. I ask the County Council Housing and Land Use Committee to approve the resolution and the proposed amendment, which adds Makani Sands to the list of condominiums to be exempted from Ordinance 5909.

    Mahalo!

    Kalani A

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    From: Fred <fcatsal76@gmail.com>
    Sent: Monday, August 17, 2026 12:11:48 PM (UTC-10:00) Hawaii
    To: HLU Committee <HLU.Committee@mauicounty.us>
    Subject: Support Resolution 26-129

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    Aloha!

    I am writing in support of Resolution 26-129. I ask the County Council Housing and Land Use Committee to approve the resolution and the proposed amendment, which adds Makani Sands to the list of condominiums to be exempted from Ordinance 5909.

    Mahalo!

    Fred Mamaril

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    From: Randy Albano <randyryan26@gmail.com>
    Sent: Monday, August 17, 2026 12:04:05 PM (UTC-10:00) Hawaii
    To: HLU Committee <HLU.Committee@mauicounty.us>
    Subject: Support Resolution 26-129

    Aloha!

    I am writing in support of Resolution 26-129. I ask the County Council Housing and Land Use Committee to approve the resolution and the proposed amendment, which adds Makani Sands to the list of condominiums to be exempted from Ordinance 5909.

    Mahalo!

    Randy Albano

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    From: Luong Ngo <sunraymaui@gmail.com>
    Sent: Monday, August 17, 2026 12:00:02 PM (UTC-10:00) Hawaii
    To: HLU Committee <HLU.Committee@mauicounty.us>
    Subject: Support for Resolution 26-129 and Proposed Amendment to Exempt Makani Sands from Ordinance 5909

    To: Maui County Council
    Dear Chair and Members of the Housing and Land Use Committee,
    I am writing to express strong support for Resolution 26-129. I respectfully urge the Committee to approve Resolution 26-129 along with the proposed amendment to add Makani Sands to the list of properties exempted from Ordinance 5909.
    Makani Sands has operated responsibly as a low-density, oceanfront property for decades, contributing directly to the local West Maui economy and visitor support infrastructure without placing undue pressure on residential housing inventory. Including Makani Sands in the exemption list protects the long-standing property rights of owners while recognizing the unique character and historical use of this community.
    Applying the restrictions of Ordinance 5909 to Makani Sands would cause significant, unintended financial hardship for individual owners and disrupt a well-managed, established property. Approving Resolution 26-129 with the inclusion of Makani Sands ensures a fair, balanced approach that respects existing property operations while addressing the county’s broader housing objectives.
    Thank you for your dedicated service to Maui County and for your careful consideration of this testimony. I respectfully request your "AYE" vote in favor of Resolution 26-129 and the inclusion of Makani Sands.
    Sincerely,
    Luong Ngo
    Owner of Makani Sands, Unit 210

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    From: MKS303 <mauibeachvaca@gmail.com>
    Sent: Monday, August 17, 2026 11:50:30 AM (UTC-10:00) Hawaii
    To: HLU Committee <HLU.Committee@mauicounty.us>
    Subject: Strong Support for Resolution 26-129

    To: Maui County Council, Housing and Land Use Committee
    From: Owner of Unit 303, Makani Sands
    Dear Chair and Members of the Housing and Land Use Committee,
    I am writing to express strong support for Resolution 26-129. I respectfully urge the Committee to approve this resolution along with the proposed amendment that specifically adds Makani Sands to the list of properties exempted from Ordinance 5909.
    Makani Sands is an established oceanfront community with a long-standing history of responsible operation. Including Makani Sands in the exemption list reflects the property's unique character, structure, and longstanding role in West Maui's community fabric. Subjecting this property to Ordinance 5909 would create undue financial strain and legal uncertainty for individual owners without addressing the underlying housing challenges the ordinance aims to resolve.
    Approving Resolution 26-129 with the requested amendment ensures:
    Fair Treatment: Recognizes the specific historical zoning and dedicated transient-vacation-rental framework under which Makani Sands owners purchased and maintain their units.
    Economic Stability: Protects individual owners from severe economic disruption and maintains essential property tax and local business revenues generated through responsible visitor operations.
    Community Preservation: Allows our HOA and owners to continue investing in the long-term upkeep, coastal maintenance, and environmental stewardship of the shoreline.
    For these reasons, I ask that the Housing and Land Use Committee vote in favor of Resolution 26-129 and adopt the amendment adding Makani Sands to the exemption list.
    Thank you for your time, leadership, and continued service to our community.
    Sincerely,
    Tuan Dung Vu
    Co-Owner of Makani Sands Unit 303
    Makani Sands Condominiums
    3765 Lower Honoapiilani Rd, Lahaina, HI 96761

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    From: tabandmark <tabandmark@sbcglobal.net>
    Sent: Monday, August 17, 2026 11:38:19 AM (UTC-10:00) Hawaii
    To: HLU Committee <HLU.Committee@mauicounty.us>
    Subject: Support resolution 26-129

    I am writing in support of Resolution 26-129. I ask the County Council Housing and Land Use Committee to approve the resolution and the proposed amendment, which adds Makani Sands to the list of condominiums to be exempted from Ordinance 5909.

    Tab Crooks, owner Makani Sands

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    From: Ted Kruschke <t.kruschke@att.net>
    Sent: Monday, August 17, 2026 11:26:15 AM (UTC-10:00) Hawaii
    To: HLU Committee <HLU.Committee@mauicounty.us>
    Subject: Support Resolution 26-129

    1 am writing in support of Resolution 26-129. I ask the County Council Housing and Land Use Committee to approve the resolution anc the proposed amendment, which adds Makani Sands to the list of condominiums to be exempted from Ordinance 5909.

    Thank you,
    Ted Kruschke

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    From: Brad Taylor <bradluvdeb@gmail.com>
    Sent: Monday, August 17, 2026 11:15:50 AM (UTC-10:00) Hawaii
    To: HLU Committee <HLU.Committee@mauicounty.us>
    Subject: Support Resolution 26-129

    I am writing in support of resolution 26-129 I ask the County Land Use committee to approve the proposed amendment which adds Makani Sandsto the list of condominiums to be exempted from ordinance 5909
    My name is Brad Taylor owner apt 309 Makani Sands

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    From: ART OLSEN <mauidollar@aol.com>
    Sent: Monday, August 17, 2026 11:12:08 AM (UTC-10:00) Hawaii
    To: HLU Committee <HLU.Committee@mauicounty.us>
    Subject: Requesting Support Resolution for 26-129

    Aloha Distinguished Committee Members -

    I am writing in support of Resolution 26-129. I ask the County Council Housing and Land Use Committee to approve the resolution and the proposed amendment, which adds Makani Sands to the list of condominiums to be exempted from Ordinance 5909.

    Mahalo from Art Olsen, Retired Former Director of the Maui Trade Dollar Association (1992-2016) and Makani Sands resident/owner since 1979

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    From: Anthony Rodgers <arodgers1009@yahoo.com>
    Sent: Monday, August 17, 2026 10:54:39 AM (UTC-10:00) Hawaii
    To: HLU Committee <HLU.Committee@mauicounty.us>
    Subject: Support Resolution 26-129

    I am writing in support of Resolution 26-129. I ask the County Council Housing and Land Use Committee to approve the resolution and the proposed amendment, which adds Makani Sands to the list of condominiums to be exempted from Ordinance 5909.

    Sincerely,

    Anthony Rodgers

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    From: BARBARA BOOTH <kbambooth@aol.com>
    Sent: Monday, August 17, 2026 10:53:14 AM (UTC-10:00) Hawaii
    To: HLU Committee <HLU.Committee@mauicounty.us>
    Subject: Support 26-129

    I am writing in support of Resolution 26-129. I ask the County Council Housing and Land Use Committee to approve the resolution and the proposed amendment, which adds Makani Sands to the list of condominiums to be exempted from Ordinance 5909.
    Barbara Booth
    Longtime renter and current owner at Makani Ssnds

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    From: pf7243@aol.com <pf7243@aol.com>
    Sent: Monday, August 17, 2026 10:41:50 AM (UTC-10:00) Hawaii
    To: HLU Committee <HLU.Committee@mauicounty.us>
    Cc: Jill Degnan <jdegnan4@cox.net>; Paige Folkman <pf7243@aol.com>
    Subject: Support of Resolution 26-129

    Dear Council and Committee Members.

    I am writing in support of Resolution 26-129. I ask the County Council Housing and Land Use Committee to approve the resolution and the proposed amendment, which addes Makani Sands to the list of the condominiums to be exempted from Ordinance 5909.

    Sincerely,
    Paige Folkman

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    From: Dale Katsuyama <dalekats@gmail.com>
    Sent: Monday, August 17, 2026 10:19:28 AM (UTC-10:00) Hawaii
    To: HLU Committee <HLU.Committee@mauicounty.us>
    Subject: Support Resolution 26-129

    I am writing in support of Resolution 26-129. I ask the County Council Housing and Land Use Committee to approve the resolution and the proposed amendment, which adds Makani Sands to the list of condominiums to be exempted from Ordinance 5909.

    Thank you.
    Dale Katsuyama
    Makani Sands Unit 304

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    From: Valerie Albano <beach247home@gmail.com>
    Sent: Monday, August 17, 2026 9:47:50 AM (UTC-10:00) Hawaii
    To: HLU Committee <HLU.Committee@mauicounty.us>
    Cc: Valerie Albano <beach247home@gmail.com>
    Subject: Support Resolution 26-129

    Aloha!

    I am writing in support of Resolution 26-129. I ask the County Council Housing and Land Use Committee to approve the resolution and the proposed amendment, which adds Makani Sands to the list of condominiums to be exempted from Ordinance 5909.

    Mahalo,
    Valerie Albano

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    From: Mary D. Brown <mary@marydbrown.com>
    Sent: Monday, August 17, 2026 9:37:45 AM (UTC-10:00) Hawaii
    To: HLU Committee <HLU.Committee@mauicounty.us>
    Subject: Resolution 26-129

    I am writing in support of Resolution 26-129. I ask the County Council Housing and Land Use Committee to approve the resolution and the proposed amendment, which adds Makani Sands to the list of condominiums to be exempted from Ordinance 5909.

    With Best Regards,

    Mary D. Brown
    425-466-8689