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Name Wesley Fang Phone 808-595-6127 Email wesleyf.fonghawaiianteI.net Meeting Date 01-27-2021 Council/PH Committee Council Agenda Item Halewaiolu senior housing approval £.t• 21 lb Your position on the matter Support Representing Organization Organization President, Chinatown Community Association

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Name Foo Pham Phone 8087462741 Email [email protected] Meeting Date 01-27-2021 Council/PH Commiffee Council Agenda Item Resolution 21-015 Your position on the Support mailer Representing Organization Organization Faith Action HousingNOW! Aloha Councilmembers,

Please seethe attached letter of support for the Halewai’olu Written Testimony Senior Residences.

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1 The Honorable Tommy Waters Council Chair Honolulu City Council Wednesday, January 27, 2021, 10:00am

Re: Resolution 21-15 CD1 Halewai’olu Senior Residences 201 H Application

January 27, 2021

Dear Chair Waters:

“OLA NA IWI”- traditionally, this olelo noeau or Hawaiian Proverb was used to describe a respected elder who was well cared for by their family. You take such good care of your elders that their bones st/I/live. “OLA NA IWI”- in more recent times, this ‘olelo no’eau is being used by cultural practitioners who protect and care for the bones of our ancestors. You take such good care of the remains of your ancestors that their bones still live, through you. Having been involved and consulted with during the Section 106 consultation process, the Archaeological Inventory Survey Plan consultation process, the Archaeological Inventory Survey consultation process and most recently the Burial Treatment Plan consultation process, my family and I truly believe that the Halewai’olu Senior Residences Project exemplifies the virtues of “OLA NA IWl”. Taking great care of our kupuna. It is because of this very reason that my family and I submit this letter of support for the Halewai’olu Senior Residences.

My name is Norman “Mana” Kaleilani Cáceres and on behalf of myself, my wife Kalehua and the CAceres ohana, we submit this letter in support of Resolution 21-15 CD1 for the Halewai’olu Senior Residences Project (HSR Project) 201 H Applicaition.

We, the Caceres ‘Ohana, are State Recognized Cultural Descendants to Native Hawaiian Human Remains (iwikupuna) and we have been involved in the HSR Project for years now. The Developer, City and other stakeholders have been inclusive, transparent and forthwith regarding the HSR Project and have kept all of the stakeholders involved throughout the development process. Any allegations that the community and stakeholders have not been involved is simply untrue.

The Developer, along with its consultant and the State Historic Preservation Division, drafted an Archeological Inventory Survey report (AIS) which had extensive consultation with the stakeholders under the National Historic Preservation Act Section

106 consultation and with the O’ahu Island Burial Council, on which I sit as the Ewa District Representative. Since the HSR Project involved the construction of a new residential facility and the demolition of the existing commercial building, the AIS determined that there is an “effect with agreed upon mitigation commitments.” The agreed upon mitigation commitments include a burial treatment plan and archaeological monitoring. This type of mitigation follows both federal and state laws which the Cáceres ‘ohana supports. The Council should know that the developer conducted a Cultural Impact Assessment for the HSR Project. To be clear, this project was not required to do a CIA under NEPA and NHPS Section 106 but the Developer conducted the CIA out of respect for the area and because it was pono. The CIA determined that the project may have a potential impact on undetected iwi kupuna so the mitigation measures in the CIA included notification to SHPD pursuant to HAR §13-280-3 and in the event wi kapuna and/or cultural finds are encountered during construction, the Project proponents will consult with cultural and lineal descendants of the area to develop a reinterment plan, a cultural preservation plan for proper cultural protocol, curation and a long term maintenance plan. This mitigation is appropriate and supported by the CAceres ‘ohana.

This Project will bring positive impacts not only for its future tenants, but for the entire Downtown area and its adjacent neighbors of Chinatown. We believe that the Developer and City have proceeded and will continue to proceed in a manner that is pono which is why we support the 201 H exemptions for this Project.

We respectfully ask that you approve the 201 H exemption so that this badly needed affordable housing project for our kupuna may proceed.

Ola na iwi,

Norman “Mana” Kaleilani Càceres, Kalehua Cáceres and the Cáceres ‘ohana cc: The Honorable Esther Ki’aina Vice Chair Zoning, Planning and Housing Honolulu City Council ekiaaina©honolulu.gov

The Honorable Radiant Cordero Member Zoning, Planning and Housing Honolulu CityCouncil rcordero(ähonolulu.cjov

The Honorable Calvin Say Member Zoning, Planning and Housing Honolulu City Council ckysayhonoluIu.gov

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The Honorable Augie Tulba [email protected]

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The Honorable Brandon Elefante [email protected] January 24, 2021

The Honorable Tommy Waters Honolulu City Council, Chair 530 South King Street Honolulu, Hawaii 96813

Testimony in Opposition to Resolution 21-015 (Halewaiolu)

Dear Chair Waters & Other Councilmembers:

Please accept this testimony in opposition to Resolution No. 21-015 regarding the Halewaiolu Senior Residences project located at 1331 River Street. This project is situated in the State Senate district I represent.

I had hoped that differences between the developer and the immediate neighbor on the makai side of the property, Lurn Sai Ho Tong, could be amicably worked out. It does not appear that that is now possible. Lum Sai Ho Tong has been at this location for 132 years. Because of that status as a long-time anchor of the community, I believe Lum Sai Ho Tong’s concerns need to be adequately addressed before moving forward with this project.

Specifically, Resolution No. 21-0 15 is not consistent with the guidelines laid out in Resolution No. 16-70, CD1, FD1. The Department of Planning and Permitting report dated December 29, 2020 (page 16) indicates that the placement of the residential tower does not comply with the terms of Resolution No. 16-70.

Karl Rhoads Senate Dist,-ict 13 State Capitol, Room 204— Honolulu, Hawaii 96813 Phone: 586-6130 E-Mail: senrhoads(äcayiIol.hawaii.ov Halewaiolu Zoning Testimony 027121 / Housing 2021 Furthermore, the issue of how smoke from the adjacent crematorium will be influenced by the residential tower has not been addressed to Lum Sai Ho Tong’s satisfaction. It seems appropriate that this issue be resolved before moving forward with the project. It also seems unusual that a low-income senior should be required to sign an acknowledgement that their unit is close to a crematorium smokestack. If the crematorium is being operated legally and in area where it is appropriate to have one, there should be no question about its safety and no acknowledgement should be necessary.

Mahalo for considering my testimony. Please do not hesitate to contact me with any questions.

With warmest aloha,

Karl Rhoads

Karl Rhoads Senme Distrid /3 Slate Capitol. Room 204— Honolulu, Hawaii 96813 Phone: 586-6130 E-Mail: senrhoadsäcapiiol.hawaii.gov Halewaiolu Zoning Testimony 012721 / Housing 2021 Jan 23, 2021

HONOLULUCITYCOUNCIL Council Chair Tommy Waters

Testimony Resolution 21-15, CD1 Halewai’olu Senior Residences 20111 Application

Position; STRONGSUPPORT

I am a local senior citizen and I hope you will support this project that will create new affordable rental units, in town.

Please help get this project started ASAP.

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January 23, 202i

Honolulu CityCouncil CouncilChair Tommy Waters

Re: Testimony Subject: Resolution 21-15, CD1 Halewai’olu Senior Residences 201H Position: STRONGSUPPORT

Chair Waters:

Ijust turned 75 but am still working as an Architect because Icannot afford to retire. That’s why I strongly support Halewai’oluSenior Residences, which has affordable 30% and 60% AMIunits. Iam kama’aina Chinese and that part of Chinatown needs affordable housing.

The following are my thoughts about the setback and air quality: 1. The setback the neighbor is asking for is excessive, especially since the building willbe oriented mauka-makai.

2. I raised my family in an area of urban Honolulu that happens to be next to the H-i freeway. It’sa convenient location and more importantly — everyone is healthy. There are miles and miles of homes next to the H-i and no one complains. Unproven concerns about air quality should not delay affordable housing.

3. We need the housing! We need the jobs! Please approve this project without further delay.

As for me, Ilook forward to continuing hand designing and drafting of house plans and details, permit processin to obtain BuildingDepartment approval to issue building permits, ESCPcoordination, site visit and ins ctions. My designing and drafting skillscontinue to improve and I enjoy contributing :0 the drawing board,

Mike Doong Yau Lau

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January 12, 2021

VIA ELECTRONIC MAIL The Honorable Brandon Elefante Chair, Committee on Zoning. Planning and Housing Honolulu City Council 530 South King Street Honolulu, Hawaii 96813

SUBJECT: Resolution 21-15 — Halewaiolu Senior Residences 201 H Application

Dear Chair Elefante:

As the Governor of the State of Hawaii. I submit these comments in support of Resolution 21-15 for the Halewai’olu Senior Residences (Project’) 201 H approvals.

Since taking office in 2014, I have made the delivery of affordable housing a priority. Hawaii has had an affordable housing crisis for decades. A critical shortage continues to exist but I am proud that under my administration, we have made some headways into the numbers. In 2016, I signed into law Act 127, which sets a goal of building 22,500 affordable units by the year 2028. The Halewai’olu Senior Residence Project will help bring us towards our goal. More importantly, the Project is a City project which should be supported not only by the State of Hawaii but by the City administration and the City Council.

The 201 H approvals recommended by the Department of Planning and Permitting are unequivocal—the applicant’s [201 H exemption] requests are reasonable for the purposes of increasing the City’s inventory of affordable housing units.” This Project will provide 155 rentals for seniors aged 62 and over. Ninety percent of the units are reserved for our kupuna earning 60% or less of area median income (AMI). There is a dire need for housing for those making 60% and below AMI, especially for our seniors on fixed incomes. The Honorable Brandon Elefante January 12, 2021 Page Two of Two

The State and City and County of Honolulu must continue to work together to bring to fruition the affordable housing units we need for our residents. Approval of Resolution

21-15 will bring us towards that endeavor. Respectfully, I am requesting passage of Resolution 21-15.

Thank you for the opportunity to provide comments in support

Sincerely,

David Y. ge Governor, State of Hawaii c: The Honorable Esther Kia’aina, Vice Chair, Zoning, Planning and Housing The Honorable Radiant Cordero, Member, Zoning, Planning and Housing The Honorable Calvin Say, Member, Zoning, Planning and Housing The Honorable Tommy Waters The Honorable Carol Fukunaga The Honorable Heidi Tsuneyoshi The Honorable Augie Tulba The Honorable Andria Tupola ALL KINDS DraftingServices

January 23, 2021

Honolulu CityCouncil CouncilChairTommy Waters

Re: Testimony Subject: Resolution 21-15, COl Halewai’olu Senior Residences 2011-I Position: STRONGSUPPORT

ChairWaters:

Ijust turned 75 but am still working as an Architect because Icannot afford to retire. That’s why I strongly support Halewai’olu Senior Residences, which has affordable 30% and 60%AMIunits. I am kama’aina Chinese and that part of Chinatown needs affordable housing.

The following are my thoughts about the setback and air quality: 1. The setback the neighbor is asking for is excessive, especially since the building will be oriented mauka-makai.

2. I raised my family in an area of urban Honolulu that happens to be next to the H-i freeway. It’sa convenient location and more importantly— everyone is healthy. There are miles and miles of homes next to the H-i and no one complains. Unproven concerns about air quality should not delay affordable housing.

3. We need the housing! We need the jobs! Please approve this project without further delay.

Asfor me, I look forward to continuing hand designing and drafting of house plans and details, permit processin to obtain BuildingDepartment approval to issue building permits, ESCPcoordination, site visit and ins ctions. Mydesigning and drafting skills continue to improve and I enjoy contributing :o the drawing board,

Mike Doong Yau Lau

ALLKINDSDrafting Services 2151 Wilder Avenue, Honolulu, HI96822 GD 942-1 798 (studio / workshop) January 22. 2021 i’ESTIMONY IN SUPPORT OF RESOLUTION 21-15 CD-i

The Honorable Tommy Waters. Chair and Presiding Officer and Members Honolulu City Council 530 5. King Street, Room 202 1-lonolulu, HI 96813

Ref: Regular Meeting. January 27, 2021, Zoning and Planning, CR- 17 Testimony in Support of Resolution 21—15CD—I Authorizing exemptions from certain requirements relating to the Halewai olu Senior Residences Affordable Rental Housing project at Honolulu. O’ahu, Hawai’i, Tax Map Key 1-7-006: 012

To: The Honorable Chair and Presiding Officer and Members 1-lonolulu City Council

“High housing costs are one of the major obstacles for many older adults, especially renters, to

achieving economic independence. It is concerning that over a quarter of older adult households who own homes and almost half of older adult Households who rent homes spend 30% or more of their household income on housing costs. The housing burden may force these households to sacrifice spending on other basic needs such as food and health care... More affordable housing

for older adults through housing subsidies or innovative housing programs is needed.”

The Economic Well-Being of Hawai’i’s Older Adults & their Families, Center on the Family, University of Hawaii

1am writing as a caring citizen, with a vested interest in Chinatown and the topic of affordable housing for seniors. I lived and worked iti and around Chinatown for well over a decade. The area is a treasure, both for its

historical significance and for its cultural and economic diversity. Add to this, I am four years shy of 62, the age

when I qualify for affordable senior housing.

Development of the l-Ialewai’olu Senior Residences addresses the urgent and critical need for more affordable housing stock for Honolulu’s seniors. Its Chinatown location means residents are within walking distance to fresh and prepared food, retail, service centers, and public transpotlation, making it an ideal location for independent senior living.

Honolulu’s seniors need the City Council’s help. By approving the requested exemptions, the Council makes clear its commitment to and interest in increasing the inventory of affordable housing.

Thank you for considering my testimony in support of Resolution 21-15 CD-I as part of your important deliberations and decision-making.

Respectfully, /1 .1 / / . Miki Lee Oren Info Chinatown. President Mahalo, I Aloha I Chinatown an To: January RE:

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RE: Resolution #21-15 Halewai’olu Project

Name: Lum Sai Ho Tong! Howard Lum

[email protected]

Ph. 48089274405

Position : Opposed to approval of resolution unless conditions from 2016 resolution # 16-70 fully implemented and that the 2016 requested and recommended physical onsite wind tunnel and air quality study be conducted or a mutual agreement to an acceptable remedy

Jan. 25, 2021

Aloha Chair Waters and City Council Members,

My name is Howard Lum and I am Vice president at Lum Sai Ho Tong (LSHT), a 132-year-old benevolent society located immediately adjacent to the Halewai’olu senior Project.

First I would like to say that LSHThas always supported, and continues to support, affordable senior housing for the kupuna in this City and throughout the State, including the present Project at this site. LSHTis NOT, however, able to lend such support AT THE RISKOF COMPROMISING the health and safety and well being of community members, especially those located in proximity to the proposed high-rise Project, which will be directly and negatively impacted by the emissions from crematoriums which will be redirected to neighboring areas as the result of the construction of the proposed development.

Being there for 132 years, LSHThad been very much looking forward to having a senior project as a neighbor. In fact, we were the first,together with Chinatown Community Center Assn. (CCCA),to advocate for a senior housing at the site. Additionally, we are a founding member in CCCA.

Our concerns, as well as those of the CCCAand the community, are primarily about the health and safety issues due to the project being located so close (@Soft.)to two existing crematory stacks. LSHT is in fact, only 120 feet away. In fact, we believe this is the only high rise housing ever proposed this close to a crematorium.

With these serious concerns in mind, LSHT,CCCAand the community pushed very hard and advocated for a senior project that was appropriate for a culturally important neighborhood, and which was healthy and safe. After passing several earlier resolutions to this effect, in 2016, LSHT,CCCA,and the community were able to get the city council to pass Resolution #16-70 cdl, fdl with specific conditions to alleviate and remedy the health and safety concerns. This Resolution #16-70 cdl, fdl, memorialized our concerns, conditions, and setbacks that we felt would adequately protect the neighbors, including LSHTfrom the health and safety concerns. The Development Agreement was awarded pursuant to this resolution. The primary condition in this Resolution was a “minimum 40- foot setback”. This was established after LSHTand CCCAagreed to reduce our original 60-foot setback proposal. This came about also because both parties consultants agreed that 40 feet would be an acceptable setback. In the packet you received, you will see Lum Sai Ho Tong’s feng shui consultant’s report, as well as Michael’s feng shui consultant’s report, reflecting this similar conclusion. We were also assured that our concerns would be addressed satisfactorily. We, and no one else that we know of in the community would find out until much later that in early 2020, when the MOA and the EA were released that Michael’s had unilaterally decided to further reduce the setback to 23 feet. Most everyone in the community was taken by shock and surprise at this last minute and unilateral decision after not signaling any major changes for over 3 years.

Furthermore, after the resolution# 16-70 was passed in May of 2016, LSHTrequested in writing to be a consulting party to the FA and also, upon our consultant’s recommendation, requested that a physical onsite wind tunnel and air quality study be done. However, we were never included as a consulting party as requested, and we were never engaged by the developer. We tried to follow up on our requests to no avail. After Michael’s had failed to engage with LSHTfor 3 ‘7,years, we found out that in lieu of the onsite study which had been requested, a computerized wind study was done instead using inappropriate airport runway data, far from the congested site on River St. and using data that may have been faulty. This was all documented and sent to the City via response to the EA, as well as the response to the FONSI.

Please note that we had requested a physical onsite wind tunnel and air quality study because:

1) The tall high-rise building would block 70% of the ewa plain, in an otherwise low-rise block and would change the air flow distribution between it and the low rise LSHTdramatically. 2) In light of 1), above, the close proximity to the crematorium could increase emissions in a very unbalanced manner which affect the future kupuna tenants of the Project, LSHTand the neighboring community, furthermore, we believe that this would be the first housing high rise built so close to a crematorium in Honolulu. 3) The developer would be requiring the future tenants of the Project to sign waivers of liability. 4) We believe the mortuary permit would allow up to 10 times more cremations. 5) Once the building is constructed, any mitigation measures would be very difficult or impossible to implement.

Additionally, in the packet you received you may see our consultant’s memorandum explaining why we believe the study done by the developer is not sufficient.

Lum Sai Ho Tong (LSHT), Chinatown Community Center Association (CCCA),United Chinese society (UCS), and the overwhelming majority of the community feel strongly that the health and safety and well - being concerns have not been satisfactorily addressed. • Meanwhile, the CCCAand the UCSand most in the community continue to support LSHT’s request that the conditions in Resolution #16-70 and the physical onsite wind tunnel and air quality study should all be done and completed. * We all should unanimously support a senior housing project that will be healthy and safe for our kupuna and its neighbors.

Conclusion:

a) The minimum 40-foot setback in resolution #16-70 is a still serious concern and should be re instated; and

b) Failure of the developer to do the correct study should be conducted for the above five reasons.

Had the developer been unable for any reason whatsoever, to satisfactorily address all of LSHT’sand the community’s stated concerns, they should have engaged Lum Sai Ho Tong and the community and seek a satisfactory remedy. Much efforts were made to ask the developer to work together with us and the community to find a workable solution. In the last 10 months, Michael’s has not addressed the above concerns and have not proposed a workable remedy.

Having said all of the above, LSHTcontinues to remain hopeful that the developer, if they are not able to fully address the above concerns, will take these health and safety concerns seriously and be open and agreeable to undertaking some kind of satisfactory mitigation or preventive actions that would help to address and alleviate these warranted concerns about negative impacts to the neighboring community. Why ignore these concerns until it is too late? The City’s and State’s push for affordable senior housing would be meaningless if the health, safety, and well-being of these kupuna and others in the community are jeopardized.

So, at this time, Lum Sai Ho Tong is opposed to approval of the resolution #21-15.

Thank you very much.

Howard Lum Vice president Lum Sai Ho Tong REPRESENTATIVE DANIEL HOLT

District29—Kalihi,Palania, Iwilei,Chinatown

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES STATE OF HAWAII STATE CAPITOL HONOLULU, HAWAII 96813

January 25, 2021

The Honorable Tommy Waters Council Chair Honolulu City Council Wednesday, January 27, 2021, 10:00 am

Re: Resolution 21-15 CDI Halewai’olu Senior Residences 201 H Application

Dear Chair Waters,

I am submitting these comments in strong support of Resolution 21-15 CD1 for the Halewai’olu Senior Residences (“Project”) 201H Application.

As the State Representative of District 29 which includes the site of the future Halewai’olu Senior Residences, the HSR Project willbring badly needed senior affordable rentals for our community. It is no secret that currently, there is a vacant two-story commercial building at the site which is owned by the City and has created many issues for the community. In particular, the current building has become a place for the homeless to congregate and for other illegal activity to occur. The development and construction of the Halewai’olu Senior Residences will revitalize River Street by replacing the existing structure with an elegant 17-story tower that willchange the face of River Street.

The 201 H report from the Department of Planning and Permitting makes clear that the 201H exemptions requested “are reasonable for the purposes of increasing the City’s inventory of affordable units.” In addition, the HSR Project is “generally consistent with the GP [General Plan] and supports its objectives and policies of providing and supporting decent affordable housing production which contributes to the economic and social well-being of Qahu’s residents.

This Project will bring badly needed senior affordable rentals to Hawaii and as such, I support this Project. Accordingly, it is my sincere hope that the City Council will approve the 201H application so that this Project can finally be built. Thank you for the opportunity to provide testimony in support.

Daniel Holt State Representative District 29 (Kalihi, Palama, lwilei, Chinatown)

cc:

The Honorable Esther Kia’aina, Vice Chair of Zoning, Planning and Housing, Honolulu City Council The Honorable Radiant Cordero, Member, Zoning, Planning and Housing, Honolulu City Council The Honorable Calvin Say, Member of Zoning, Planning and Housing, Honolulu City Council

STATE CAPITOL, ROOM 333, 415 SOUTH BERETANIA STREET, HONOLULU, HAWAIi 96813 808.586.6180 EMAIL: [email protected] January 25, 2021

Chair Tommy Waters and Members of the Honolulu City Council

RE: Resolution 21-15 - Halewaiolu

Dear Chair and Council members:

I am Wesley Fong, President of the Chinatown Community Center Association (CCCA)and a past President of the Chinese Chamber of Commerce. The CCCAis an incorporated nonprofit organization, which Board of Directors include a cross section of the Chinese community, such as the Chinese Chamber of Commerce of Hawaii, United Chinese Society, a former Neighborhood Board 13 member, a City Council member and representatives from the surrounding establishments near the Halewaiolu location.

Although CCCAis in favor of Halewaiolu, it also supports the concerns of the community and one of our founding members, Lum Sai Ho Tong, the adjacent neighbor to the project. In past negotiations with developer Michaels setbacks and conditions were agreed and memorialized in Resolution #16-70, CD1,FD1. We are disappointed that this agreement will not be honored by Michaels in its final development plans nor was it done in collaboration with Lum Sai Ho Tong.

As history, in 2008, over 12 years ago, the City under Mayor Hanneman planned to establish a Housing One for homeless with drug and mental problems. The Chinatown and Chinese community strongly opposed the project, because although a good program, it was in the wrong location, which was surrounded by temples, schools, businesses and senior housing. The Concerned Citizens for River Street

Housing (CCFRSH)was formed to fight the proposed project. I was president of the organization. The City finally stopped the project after 31/2 years.

Thereafter CCCAwas established and initiated the building of a much-needed Chinatown community center and affordable senior housing at the subject location. After pushing the administration to issue an RFP, the project went out to bid and Michaels was awarded the contract via Resolution #16-70, CD1,FD1. Some years lapsed until Michaels could get financing.

It is our hope that Halewaiolu will be built after so many years of waiting, provided that the concerns of the community, future Kupuna tenants and Lum Sai Ho Tong be resolved before construction. Thank you for kind attention concerning the above matter.

Sincerely yours,

Wesley F. Fong, Esq ((c )220-5266) President, Chinatown Community Center Association cc: Mayor Richard Blangiardi Managing Director Michael Fromby ______

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TESTIMONY ON RESOLUTION 21-15 CDI - HALEVAIOLU SENIOR RESIDENCES AFFORDABLE RENTAL HOUSING PROJECT

To Council Chair Waters, Vice Chair Kia’aina and members of the Honolulu City Council:

Hawaii LECET is a labor-management partnership between the Hawaii Laborers’ International Union of North America, Local 368, its’ 5000+ members and its’ 250+ unionized contractors. The Laborers’ International Union of North America is the largest construction union in the United States.

Mahalo for the opportunity to testify in support of Resolution 21-15 CDI, which seeks to authorize exemptions from certain requirements relating to the development of the Halewaiolu Senior Residences Affordable Housing Project. Hawaii LECET supports this project as the Halewatolu Senior Residences will provide 155 units of much needed housing for seniors making 30 - 80 percent area median income (AMI). In addition to being affordable, this project will be located in a convenient area for seniors, close to the main bus lines and nearby essential services and amenities.

The Halewaiolu Senior Residences project efficiently maximizes use of the area space and the planiied retail and commercial space will modernize and positively revive the character of the neighborhood. The Department of Planning and Pennitting 20111 Report supports the project’s requested exemptions and Hawaii LECET hopes the Honolulu City Council will support this project as well. Thank you for your consideration.

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Hawaii Laborers-Employers Cooperation & Education Trust From: CLK Council Info Sent: Monday, January 25, 2021 3:45 PM Subject: Council Testimony Written Testimony

Name Brian Lee Phone 8088453238 Email [email protected] Meeting Date 01-27-2021 Council/PH Committee Council Agenda Item Res. 21-15 Your position on the mailer Support Representing Organization Organization Hawaii LECET Written Testimony Testimony Attachment

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Name Jennifer Kimura Phone 8087630690 Email seastarsandseashellsgmail.com Meeting Date 01-27-2021 Council/PH Council Committee Agenda Item Resolution 21-15 CD1 Your position Support on the matter Representing Self Organization

I support Resolution 21-15 CD1, as I strongly believe that more affordable housing is needed in our community for senior citizens. There are many senior citizens in Honolulu who are having difficulty rien surviving on their fixed income, I see them working at neighborhood convenience stores, supermarkets and as security guards. Some of Testimony . . them have shared with me that they work because the cost of living in Hawaii is so expensive. Please support Resolution 21-15 CD1 to assist this often overlooked segment of our community. Thank you for your consideration, Testimony Attachment Accept Terms and Agreement 1

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CITY COUNCIL City and County of Honolulu REGULAR MEETING CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER 2ND SESSION

Re: Resolution 21-15 CD1

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On May 26, 2015 the news media announced Halewai’olu, a new senior affordable housing project with constmction slated for completion in 2019. The public does not think about the planning/design, regulatory review, finding, and management process, we just want to see it happen!

Although this is a City driven project; on February 14, 2019 Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corp. approved $70.5 million in finding through issuance of $29.4 million in Low Income Housing Tax Credits over 10 years, and $41.1 million from the State’s Rental Housing Revolving Fund for this project.

This resolution seeks to exempt this project from Permit, Plan Review, and Utility Fees estimated at $10.6 million which the Director of the Department of Planning and Penriitting has “no objection to the request for exemption of these fees”.

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25 January 2021 Officers: Wesley F. Fong, Esq. President Council Chair Tommy Waters Howard CO. Luni First Vice President City Council Members VictorW. D. Lim City and County of Honolulu Second Vice President Honolulu, HI 96813-3077 Liana L. Benn Secretary Kehaulani5.5K.Luni Dear Council Chair Waters and Members, Assistant Secretary Walter I C. Chang Treasurer RE: Halewai olu Lawrence W. J. Siu, Col, (Ret) AssistantTreasurer We are pleased that Halewai’olu, the senior affordable Board of Directors: housing and community center project on River Street, Gordon S.K.Au is moving along. lt’s been a long haul — about 12 Milton K. K. Hee years. The Chinatown Community Center Association Roland H.T. Louie . Richard I Miyao, J.D. (CCCA), an incorporated nonprofit organization Calvin KY. Say representing a cross section of the Chinese Alien M. Stack, Jr community, has been at the forefront of this project. Stanford BC. Yuen (Its forerunner, the Concerned Citizens for River Street Housing (CCFRSH), fought against the Housing First project for Homeless with drug and mental problems in 2008. While the program sounded good, the City administration chose the wrong location — a location surrounded by temples, schools, businesses and senior housing. The community rejected Housing First at the River Street location.)

While CCCA is in favor of Halewai’olu being built, we have existing concerns — particularly those from its adjacent neighbor and a founding member of CCCA — Lum Sai Ho Tong. Michaels Development Company was awarded the project and there were setbacks and conditions specified in City Resolution #16-70, CD1, FD1. We are disappointed that this agreement of 2016 has not be honored by Michael’s in its final development plans nor has it been done with any collaboration with Lum Sai Ho Tong. It is our hope that Halewai’olu will be built after so many years of waiting. However, the concerns of the community, future kupuna tenants and Lum Sal Ho Tong, should be resolved before construction. Thank you for your attention to this matter.

Sincerely yours,

tz— WESL Y F. ONG, Esq. President cc: Mayor Richard Blangiardi Managing Director Michael Formby THE LAW OFFICE OF JOHN M. KJRIMITSU 885 Ahukini Street Honolulu, Hawaii 96825 Phone: (sos)551-2618 Fax: (808) 748-4076

January 25, 2021

The Honorable Tommy Waters Council Chair Honolulu City Council Wednesday, January 27, 2021, 10:00 am

Re: Resolution 21-15 CDI Haiewai’olu Senior Residences 201 H Apylication

Dear Chair Waters:

My name is John Kirimitsu. I am in government relations and am an attorney in private practice. I am submitting this letter in strong support for Resolution 21-I5CDI for the Halewai’olu Senior Residences Project (HSR Project) 20111approval.

This Project will provide 155-senior affordable rentals for our most vulnerable. Any opposition to this Project only reaffirms the concept of NIMBY and does nothing to address the affordable housing crisis t are facing. As this is a new council, you have an opportunity to show your unwavering support for affordable housing in Hawaii.

The HSR Project is exactly the kind of project the entire community should be behind. It is 100% affordable rentals for our seniors. There will be outstanding amenities onsite along with a social services coordinator who will work with the residents to ensure that their needs are addressed. This is a City project which should be supported by the City because it is about our kupuna.

Please do not be swayed by the opposition and stick to the 201H exemptions. DPP has found the exemptions to be reasonable for the purposes of increasing the City’s inventory of affordable units. That is tile only issue on which you should base your decision. As such, I support this Committee’s approval of Resolution 21-15 CDI. Thank you for the opportunity to testify.

Sincerely,

John M. Kirimitsu Attorney at Law Wendi Lau 91-1+2 Kauopua Street Mililani, III 967h9

January 25, 202]

Honolulu City Council Council Chair Tommy ‘Waters Testimony

Resolution 2 1-15 l-lalewaiolu Senior Residences

Position: SUPPORT

This project meets the exemption criteria and ‘vii provide affordable rentals at mostly 60% AMI and below for a minimum of 65 years.

The purpose of2o I i-I is to expedite the construction of affordable housing projects such as I-lalewai’oiu Senior Residences. However, if you sincerely want to help our kupuna live In a safe, maintained, budget— friendly abode, you will stop legislating how people renovate and use their own homes.

Long—term home maintenance is expensive: • Repainting the exterior of a single family dwelling -$10,000 • Termite tenting a house —$3,000

• Replacing a roof due to termite or water damage — $40,000

Some people have this kind of money saved up from a long career that also pays dr their health insurance upon retirement. Others do not. For them, they rent out parts of their home in order to continue living in it. This is my parents’ long term care plan. Doing anything else is untenable.

Legislating how people use their property is an invasion of privacy, overreach of government, and a lack of awareness of how regular local people make do.

In addition, people who live in these one-room spaces in other people’s homes develop closer relationships with the landlord/homeowner and feel a greater responsibility to keep the area clean under the watchful eye of the usually older homeowner. If affordable elderly housing is your priority, please also consider other, more organic ways neighborhoods both increase density and allow people to age in place.

I urge you to support this project.

Sincerely,

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Written Testimony

Name STANFORDYUEN Phone 8088642450 Email [email protected] Meeting Date 01-27-2021 Council/PH Committee Council Agenda Item Resolution 21-15 Halewaiolu Senior Residence Your position on the matter Support Representing Self Organization Written Testimony Testimony Attachment 20210125193316_Testimony-Affordable_Housingpdf Accept Terms and Agreement 1

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1 From: CLK Council Info Sent: Monday, January25, 2021 9:26 PM Subject: Council Testimony Written Testimony

Name Dan Chen Phone 8082256535 Email danmchenyahoocom Meeting Date 01-27-2021 Council/PH CommIttee Council Agenda Item 21-15 CD1 Your position Support on the mailer Representing Self Organization The Honorable Tommy Waters Council Chair Honolulu City Council Wednesday, January 27, 2021, 10:00 am

Re: Resolution 21-15 CD1 Halewai’olu Senior Residences 201 H Application

January 25, 2021

Dear Chair Waters:

My name is Daniel Chen and I am an attorney in private practice. I am Written testifying in strong support of Resolution 21-15 CD1 for the Testimony Halewaiolu Senior Residences Project (HSR) 201H Approval.

There is no question that Hawaii is experiencing an affordable housing crisis. We hear how government supports affordable housing yet the regulations and mandates have only made the cost of housing more expensive. This is why the 201 H exemptions are critical to developers building affordable housing. Without these exemptions, affordable housing projects cannot “pencil out.”

I also support this project because it will be located in the heart of Downtown. This area is ideal because it is proximately located to a host of accommodations convenient for seniors. This project will continue the revitalization of Chinatown which is desperately needed.

For these reasons, I am testifying in support of Resolution 21-15 CD1.

1 Thank you for the opportunity to testify in support.

Sincerely,

Daniel M. Chen Testimony Attachment Accept Terms and Agreement 1

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Name Roland Louie012702021 Phone 8087998496 Email rolandhawaHgmaiI.com Meeting Date 01-27-2021 Council/PH Council Committee Agenda Item resolution 21-15 Your position Oppose on the matter Representing Self Organization

I oppose the resolution 21-15, because the developer have not address the concern of the community regarding the smoke from the Wrien Borthwick Mortuary crematory stacks. The crematory units were installed back in 1998, since than newer technologies may have Testimony . available. Our kupanu and the neighborhoods health is important. The concern of the community should be resolved before construction, mahalo. Testimony Attachment Accept Terms and Agreement 1

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1 Council Chair Tommy Waters Council Members, Honolulu City Council Wednesday, January 27, 2021, 10:00 am

January 25, 2021

Re: Resolution 21-15 CD1 Halewai’olu Senior Residences 201 H Application

Dear Chair Waters & Members of the Honolulu City Council,

My name is Stanford Yuen and I am a Chinatown advocate for improvements, having spent most of my life in the area, including residency for 30 years and working in our family store during my early years.

I am testifying in support of Resolution 21-15 which is the 201 H application for the Halewai’olu Senior Residences (“HSR Project”).

I have been involved with the HSR Project from its inception, as a member of the

Downtown-Chinatown Neighborhood Board (#13). I am very aware of what this Project means to Downtown-Chinatown which is two blocks away from where I reside. It is no secret that this section of River Street and the current building which exists have attracted a criminal element. Very importantly, this Project will provide badly needed affordable housing for our seniors, willcleanup the area, and assist in the rejuvenation of Chinatown.

One of the things that is important to note is that the developer for HSR worked with the community and incorporated many of the community’s suggestions and concerns into the design of the Project via public hearings and meetings. The developer listened to the community and did its best to remedy the reasonable requests made, including wind-tunnel testing and a comprehensive review of setback requirements. As it stands now, the Project complies with all Federal and local government regulatory, legal, health, safety, and environmental requirements. There are no regulatory violations of any type.

A major concern is the funding appropriation deadlines imposed by Federal and local governments. Past delays in the Project have extended these deadlines to a paint where further delays willcause a lapse in funding. The Project will be in jeopardy and must be able to proceed with its current timeline.

Recommendation: I strongly urge the City Council to support Resolution 21-15 CD1, to move this Project forward without further delay; and continue to work with the community to address their reasonable concerns.

1 Disclosure: I am currently or have been a past president, officer, director, or member ot - Chinatown Community Center Association (CCCA) — currently on the Board of Directors - Downtown Chinatown Neighborhood Board (#13), 2001-2017 - Honolulu Tower Condominium, past Director - residence, two blocks from the Project, with over 1,000 residents. - Mun Lun School for Chinese Language - past President, Director Emeritus. One block from the Project, the historical school has hundreds of students.

- Numerous Chinese organizations located in Chinatown — including Chinese Chamber of Commerce and United Chinese Society

-. Numerous Mayor & City Task Force and Vision Teams on Chinatown Improvements

- Honolulu Ethics Commission, 2012-2016 — Commissioner

- University of Hawaii Board of Regents, 2014-2019 — Chair, Facilities, Planning, & Engineering committee (4 yrs); current Regent Emeritus - Senior Advisor & Special Assistant to the Admirals, Navy Region Hawaii, 2001 -2013 in intergovernmental affairs, engineering, master planning, and construction projects - SLC Consulting— current principal and founder (2013)— strategic engagement, engineering management, congressional delegation, military, legislature, State and City governments.

Thank you for providing me an opportunity to testify in support. Sincerely,

Stanford Yuen, P.E. Resident & Advocate for Chinatown Improvements 60 N Beretania St, Suite 2901 Honolulu, HI 96817 (808) 864-2450 stanfordyuenhawaii.rr.com

Copy to: Mayor Rick Blangiardi Managing Director Michael Formby Council Members. Honolulu City Council

2 From: CLK Council Info Sent: Monday, January 25, 2021 7:28 PM Subject: Council Testimony Written Testimony

Name STANFORD YUEN Phone 8088642450 Email [email protected] Meeting Date 01-27-2021 Council/PH Committee Council Agenda Item Resolution 21-15 Halewaiolu Senior Residence Your position on the mailer Support Representing Self Organization Written Testimony Testimony Attachment

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1 From: CLK Council Info Sent: Monday, January 25, 2021 7:24 PM Subject: Council Testimony Written Testimony

Name STANFORD YUEN Phone 8088642450 Email [email protected] Meeting Date 01-27-2021 Council/PH Committee Council Agenda Item Resolution 21-15 Halewaiolu Senior Residence Your position on the matter Support Representing Self Organization Written Testimony Testimony Attachment

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January 25, 2021

The Honorable Tommy Waters Council Chair Honolulu City Council Wednesday, January 27, 2021, 10:00 am

Re: Resolution 21-15 CD1 Halewai’olu Senior Residences 201 H Application

Dear Chair Waters,

My name is Glenna Wong and I am a public relations practitioner. I am testifying in strong support of Resolution 21-15 CD1 for the Halewai’olu Senior Residences Project (HSR Project) 201H Application.

Hawaii’s affordable housing crisis continues to exist. Now with the pandemic, thousands of people are far behind on their rent payments. A recent study from the University of Hawaii Economic Research Organization (UHERO), found more than 11,000 Hawaii renters are behind on their lease payments. They also found 40% of renters have lost their jobs. Now more than ever, it is incumbent upon our government leaders to fast-track all affordable housing projects, including Halewai’ou Senior Residences.

We need more affordable rentals for our kupuna - especially in town. The location of HSRis perfect for seniors as it will be walkable to many amenities. Construction will cleanup River Street and create a beautiful promenade along Nuuanu Stream upon its completion. This is the exact type of project the City should be supporting. Accordingly, I support passage of Resolution 21-15 CD1. Thank you for the opportunity to testify in support.

Sincerely,

Glenna Wong Violet Wong 6950 Hawaii Kai Drive, #305 Honolulu, HI 96825 (808) 397-6839

The Honorable Tommy Waters Council Chair Honolulu City Council Wednesday, January 27, 2021, 10:00 am

Re: Resolution 21-15 CD1 Halewai’olu Senior Residences 201 H Application

January 25, 2021 Dear Chair Waters,

My name is Violet Wong and I am 91-years old. As a senior, I am testifying in strong support of Resolution 21-15 CD1 for the Halewaiolu Senior Residences Project (HSR Project) 201H Application.

It is a sad circumstance that so many Hawaii residents have had to move to the mainland to make ends meet, to seek higher paying jobs, a lower cost of living and affordable housing. Seniors do not have the ability to pick up and move to the mainland because they are retired and are on fixed incomes. That is why it is imperative - urgent that our government leaders expedite the delivery of affordable senior affordable ho Lising.

As a senior of Chinese descent, I am proud that the HSR project will be located along Chinatown. This is exactly where we need to be building senior affordable rentals - - in the heart of downtown which is convenient so that seniors do not need to drive.

This is a wonderful project and I ask the council to please pass Resolution 21-15 CD1, so that we can get this senior affordable rental built. Thank you for the opportunity to testify.

Mahalo,

Violet Wong From: CLK Council Info Sent: Monday, January 25, 2021 6:44 PM Subject: Zoning and Planning Testimony

Written Testimony

Name Kay Hampton Phone 808-479-9944 Email kav’àmmihawaii.com Meeting Date 01-27-202! Council/PR Zoning and Planning Committee Agenda Item Resolution 21-15 CDI Halewaio]u Senior Residence 201 H Application Your position on Support the matter Representing Self Organization

My name is Kay Hampton. I am a kupuna who retired from Media Matters, Inc.. a consulting

and media representative firm. 1am in total support of Resolution 21—15CD 1 for the 1-Ialewai’oluSenior Residences Project (IISR Project) 2011-1Application. According to a recent study from the University of Hawaii Economic and Research Office, it was found that more than 11,000 1—Iawaiirenters are behind on their lease payments and that 40% of renters have lost their jobs. We need more affordable rentals for our kupuna especially in town. The location of HSR is a perfect solution. In addition to living space, this project will clean up River Street creating a beautiful promenade along Nu’uanu Stream thus providing seniors a place to get outside and walk to the mans’amenities available to them in the surrounding area. This is exactly the type of project the City should be supporting.

I have a very close personal friend who has physical challenges that limit her ability to walk - iitten very fhr. Her rent each month takes nearly all of her money: thus, she is forced to depend on 1estimonv - . . - . - - her friends for help. She is a perlect example of how high rents affect and literally steal an individual’s dignity.

I volunteer for several non—profitswithin our community. One in particular is the Waikiki Community Center. I see first-hand how tough it is for many of our kupuna to get through each day. Once the’ pa’ their rent. there is no money left for anything else. Allordablc rentals will also help decrease the number of homeless who are on the streets or in shelters, man\ through no fault of their own.

Accordingly. I support passage of Resolution 21-15 CDI. Ihank yoti for the opportunity to testify in support. Me ke aloha.

Kay Hampton lest imony Attachment Council Chair Tommy Waters Council Members. Honolulu City Council Wednesday, January 27, 2021. 10:00 am

January 25, 2021

Re: Resolution 21-15 CD1 Halewai’olu Senior Residences 201 H Arnlication

Dear Chair Waters & Members of the Honolulu City Council,

My name is Stanford Yuen and I am a Chinatown advocate for improvements, having spent most of my life in the area! including residency for 30 years and working in our family store during my early years.

lam testifying in support of Resolution 21-15 which is the 201H application for the Halewai’olu Senior Residences (“HSR Project”).

I have been involved with the HSR Project from its inception, as a member of the

Downtown-Chinatown Neighborhood Board (#13). I am very aware of what this Project

means to Downtown-Chinatown which is two blocks away from where I reside. It is no secret that this section of River Street and the current building which exists have attracted a criminal element. Very importantly, this Project will provide badly needed affordable housing for our seniors, will cleanup the area, and assist in the rejuvenation of Chinatown.

One of the things that is important to note is that the developer for HSR worked with the community and incorporated many of the community’s suggestions and concerns into the design of the Project via public hearings and meetings. The developer listened to the community and did its best to remedy the reasonable requests made, including wind-tunnel testing and a comprehensive review of setback requirements. As it stands now, the Project complies with all Federal and local government regulatory, legal, health, safety, and environmental requirements. There are no regulatory violations of any type.

A major concern is the funding appropriation deadlines imposed by Federal and local governments. Past delays in the Project have extended these deadlines to a point where further delays will cause a lapse in funding. The Project will be in jeopardy and must be able to proceed with its current timeline.

Recommendation: I strongly urge the City Council to support Resolution 21-15 CD1, to move this Project forward without further delay; and continue to work with the community to address their reasonable concerns.

1 Disclosure: am currently or have been a past president, officer, director, or member of: - Chinatown Community Center Association (COCA) — currently on the Board of Directors - Downtown Chinatown Neighborhood Board (#13); 2001-2017 - Honolulu Tower Condominium, past Director - residence, two blocks from the Project, with over 1,000 residents. - Mun Lun School for Chinese Language - past President, Director Emeritus. One block from the Project, the historical school has hundreds of students. - Numerous Chinese organizations located in Chinatown — including Chinese Chamber of Commerce and United Chinese Society - Numerous Mayor & City Task Force and Vision Teams on Chinatown Improvements

- Honolulu Ethics Commission, 2012-2016 — Commissioner - University of Hawaii Board of Regents, 2014-2019 — Chair, Facilities, Planning, & Engineering committee (4 yrs); current Regent Emeritus - Senior Advisor & Special Assistant to the Admirals. Navy Region Hawaii, 2001-2013 in intergovernmental affairs, engineering, master planning, and construction projects

- SLC Consulting — current principal and founder (2013) — strategic engagement, engineering management, congressional delegation, military, legislature, State and City governments.

Thank you for providing me an opportunity to testify in support. Sincerely,

Stanford Yuen, RE. Resident &Advocate for Chinatown Improvements 60 N Beretania St, Suite 2901 Honolulu, HI 96817 (808) 864-2450 stanfordyuenhawaii,rr.com

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January 26, 2021

The Honorable Brandon Elefante Chair, Zoning, Planning and Housing Honolulu City Council Thursday, January 14, 2021, 9:00am

Re: SUPPORT - RESOLUTION 21-15 HALEWAI’OLUSENIOR RESIDENCES 201 H APPLICATION

Dear Chair Elefante:

The Ironworkers Stabilization Fund is in support for Resolution 21-15 the Halewai’olu Senior Residences Project (HSR Project) 201H application.

This is a needed project for the kupunas’ of Hawaii who needs affordable housing in downtown. It will provide 155 units of one or two-bedroom units for seniors aged 62 and over with 90% of the units reserved for kupuna making 60% area median income. This is exactly the housing we need for our seniors on fixed incomes.

This is a new year and new council, and approving this Project will demonstrate that this Council supports affordable housing and our kupuna. Additionally, during this pandemic and economic recession we need jobs to support the local economy. This Project will provide the local construction jobs needed to help the economy recover as we continue to feel the effects of the pandemic.

We ask for this Committee’s approval of Resolution 21-15. Thank you for the opportunity to testify.

Sincerely,

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Re: Resolution 21-15 CDI Halewai’olu Senior Residences 20! H Application

Dear Chair Waters.

My name is Sheryl Nojima. President of Gray Hong Nojima and Associates, Inc. I am

also the civil engineering consultant for the Halewai’olu Senior Residences Project. I am testiing in strong support of Resolution 21-15 CDI ror the Halewai’olu Senior Residences Project 201H Application.

As the civil engineering consultant for this Project. I can attest to the site conditions which severely limits the building footprint that is available for the development of the proposed 17-story tower and attached adjacent podium. The Honolulu Land Use Ordinance (LLO) requires no side and rear setbacks in BMX-4 zoned areas: however. Michacls Development took to heart the concerns of the community and made efficient use of the site. and provided building setbacks above and beyond the minimum requirements of the LUO. Affordable senior housing is sorely needed in Honolulu. and this Project can fulfill that need, and will bc something that the residents, neighbors and City can be very proud of.

Building setbacks should not be an issue for the 201H approval as confirmed by the

Department of Planning and Permitting. As such. I ask that the Council support passage of

Resolution 21-15 CDI - Thank you for the opportunity to testify in support. Respectfully submitted,

GRAY. HONG. NOJIMA & ASSOCIATES. INC.

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Iam writing to support this senior affordable housing project. Accordingto the Department of Planningand Permitting’s report, most units will be at 60% AMIand below and the project will include the following amenities for residents and the neighborhood: • multi-purpose roam, • socialactivity rooms, • warming kitchen, • bike parking to support multi-modal transportation, • computer room,

• rooftop garden, - • recreation deck, and • dog park.

My name Is Epiphani Raabe and Iwas born and raised in Honolulu. My parents are 75 and my dad is still working because he cannot afford to retire. This project’s exemption requests are reasonable. Please support this project and allow it to build new affordable unitsand amenitiesfor residents and the neighborhood.

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As this is a new year and new council, the Construction Alliance urges this Committee to approve the 201H exemptions approved by the Department of Planning and Permitting, and to demonstrate the Council’s unwavering support for affordable housing in Hawaii.

Finally, this Project will provide the construction jobs needed to help the economy recover as we continue to feel the effects of the pandemic. As UHERO noted, doing nothing is not a viable option.

Therefore, we request your committee’s support for Resolution 21-15.

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SUBJECT: TESTIMONY [N SUPPORT OF RESOLUTION 21-015: AUTHORIZING EXEMPTIONS FROM CERTA[N REQULREMENTS RELAT[NG TO THE HALEWAIOLU SENIOR RESIDENCES. AFFORDABLE HOUS[NG PROJECT AT HONOLULU. OAI-IU,HAWAII, TAX MAP KEY 1-7-006: 012

Hearing DATE: Wednesday, January 27, 2021 TIME: 10:00 AM. PLACE: City Council Chamber Honolulu Hale

Dear Council Chair Watters and members of the City and County of Honolulu City Council:

The Operative Plasterers’ and Cement Masons’ International Association Local 630 is a trade union of over 800 plasterers and cement masons. Plasterer members of the union finish the interior and exterior walls and ceilings of buildings and apply plaster on masonry, metal, and wire lath or gypsum. While cement mason members are responsible for all concrete construction, including the pouring and finishing of slabs, steps, wall tops, curbs and gutters, sidewalks, and paving. Local 630 is committed to serve and represent the interest of its members in all matters related to the construction industry.

On behalf of Local 630 and its Business Manager-Financial Secretary Peter Iriarte, I, Michael Yadao. stand in strong support of Resolution 21-015 which authorizes exemptions from certain requirements relating to the Halewaiolu Senior Residences affordable housing project. Background:

Over 10 years ago, Mayor Mufi Hannemann suggested a “housing first” project for this City- owned property. At that time, many in the community opposed Mayor Hannemann’s “housing first” proposal for the property, citing both a need and desire for affordable housing targeted toward our senior community. Request:

We strongly believe that the zoning (BMX-4 Central Business Mixed Use) and location of this property (urban setting in downtown Honolulu) make Halewaiolu Senior Residences affordable housing project ideal. We request your support for Resolution 21-015 which authorizes exemptions from certain requirements relating to the Halewaiolu Senior Residences affordable housing project. Thank you for the opportunity to share our support.

Michael Yadao 8087214249 my?ao@HMP!JM I-stabg From: CLK Council Into Sent: Tuesday, January 26, 2021 1:02 PM Subject: Council Testimony Written Testimony

Name Neil Abercrombie Phone 284-7187 Email governor.neilgmail.com Meeting Date 01-27-2021 Council/PH Council Committee Agenda Item Resolution 21-15 Your position Support on the matter Representing Self Organization Re: Resolution 21-15 CD1 Halewai’olu Senior Residences 201 H Application

As a former Governor of Hawaii, a former City Council member, a builder of affordable rental housing in Chinatown with my office

located in Chinatown, Iwant to express my strong support of and advocacy for the Halewai’olu Senior Residences on 27,000 square feet of City owned land at River Street and Vineyard Blvd.

The Department of Planning and Permitting (DPP) has rightly approved needed exemptions stating “The Applicant’s requests are reasonable for the purposes of increasing the City’s inventory of affordable housing.” Written Testimony Objections on the basis of a 30 foot setback and air quality are completely without foundation. Having recently completed building

rental apartments in Chinatown I can say with authority that a 30 foot setback in a 27,000 sq. ft. site is nothing more than a poison pillto kill

the project regardless of merit. I cannot discover any rationale whatsoever for the 30 foot number. Ifthe Council accepts this setback standard not a single affordable rental would ever be constructed. It is a cynical insult to responsible planning criteria.

The air quality argument is totally false. Borthwick meets every regulatory standard. There is zero reason to believe any long or short

term danger to public health exists. I suspect every Council member

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January 26, 2021

RE: Resolution 21-15 CDt Authorizing exemptions from certain requirements relating to the Halewaiolu Senior Residences Affordable Rental Housing project at Honolulu, Oahu, Hawaii, Tax Map Key 1-7-006:012. (Applicant: Halewaiolu Senior Development, LLC)

Council Chair Waters, Vice-chair Kia’aina, and Councilmembers,

The Hawaii Laborers’ Union Local 368 and its 5,000 thousand working and retired men and women across the state of Hawaii support this project and asks that this council do the same.

As you know, due to the COVIDpandemic our local government as well as State finds itself in dire economic straits. Fortunately, the construction industry has been kept working throughout the pandemic crisis and has been able to keep many of its members from reliance on government aid that is needed by so many others in our County and State.

However, the future is still uncertain for the construction industry as there is often a “lag” between the time construction projects start and the time they were approved. Many estimate the construction industry could be hit by the pandemic economy at some point in the late 2021 and 2022 timeline as the economic slowdown catches up to the industry. Projects approved today, will help to ensure a steady pipeline of projects in the not-so-distant future and will serve to blunt any impacts that the present economic crisis may have on the industry keeping thousands in the trades working.

Furthermore, this project serves a critical need in our community, affordable housing. This problem has been here before the COVIDcrisis and will remain a problem after the crisis has waned. Even more importantly, this project will provide affordable housing for our kupuna many of whom live in this district.

Therefore, the Hawaii Laborers’ Union Local 368 respectfully requests that this council pass Resolution 21-15 CD1.

Respectfully,

Ryan Kobayashi

Hawaii Laborers’ Union Local 368 The Honorable Tommy Waters Chair Honolulu City Council Wenesday, January 27, 2021, 10:00am

Re: Resolution 21-15 CDI Halewaiolu Senior Residences 201 H Application

January 27, 2021

Dear Chair Waters:

My name is Jon Itomura. I am the Executive Director of the Hawaii United Okinawa Association but I present this written testimony in my individual capacity as an Advisory Committee member to the Halewaiolu Senior Residences Project and do not represent the position of the Hawaii United Okinawa Association on this matter. I am submitting this testimony in strong support of Resolution 21-15 CD1, for the Halewai’olu Senior Residences Project (HSR Project) 201H exemptions.

As you may know, the HSR Project is a City Project on land owned by the City. Since the City purchased the land with CDBG funds, there are many federal restrictions that run with the Project. One of the requirements the Project was required to comply with was the National Historic Preservation Act Section 106 and State Historic Preservation Division Section 6E. Pursuant to the Section 106/6E consultations, the Developer executed a Memorandum of Agreement with SHPD and the City and County of Honolulu (MOA). The MOA required the Developer to form and Advisory Committee that would advise the Developer and stakeholders on a story map (since construction of the Project requires demolition of a building that willbe on the register at the time of demolition) and use of the Social Activities Center. I am a member of the Advisory Committee.

The exemptions requested by the Developer were found to be reasonable for the purposes of increasing the City’s inventory of affordable units. Hawaii is experiencing a severe affordable housing shortage so it is incumbent upon the State and City to expedite the delivery of affordable housing units. Approval of Resolution 21-15 CD1 gets us one step closer to the 155 senior affordable rentals we need in the urban core and for our most vulnerable - - our seniors. Accordingly, I am submitting this testimony in strong support of Resolution 21-15 CD1. Thank you for the opportunity to submit testimony.

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The Honorable Radiant Cordero Member Zoning and Planning Honolulu City Council [email protected] The Honorable Calvin Say Member Zoning and Planning Honolulu City Council [email protected] The Honorable Tommy Waters Council Chair [email protected] Testimony of Pacific Resource Partnership

CityCouncil City & County of Honolulu Councilmember Tommy Waters, Chair Councilmember Esther Kia’ãina,Vice Chair

Resolution 21-15, CD1—Halewaiolu Senior Residences 201H Project

Thursday, January 27, 2021 10:00 A.M. City Council Chamber

Aloha Chair Waters, Vice Chair Kia’ãina, and Members of the Council.

Pacific Resource Partnership writes is strong support of Resolution 21-15, CD1 authorizing exemptions from certain requirements relating to the Halewaiolu Senior Residences, Affordable Housing Project.

Honolulu’s senior population is growing rapidly, and the trend is expected to continue as baby boomers age. Between 2010-2045 the population of seniors in the City and County of Honolulu age 65 and over is expected to increase 86% from 138,490 to 257,629. The Halewaiolu Senior Residences Project will help the City and County of Honolulu address the supply shortage of senior affordable rental housing by providing 155 affordable units to seniors (age 62+) whose household income is 80% and below of Area Median Income (AMI).

This Project promotes high-density, mixed use development, including transit-oriented development, to increase the supply of affordable homes for seniors at a location near retail and community services in the Downtown/Chinatown area, which will help to build equitable transit-oriented communities where housing and commercial projects are facilitated by multimodal transportation systems. Further, this Project will help to stimulate Oahu’s economy, during these difficult economic times caused by COVID-19,by generating approximately 780 jobs.

Given the above, we request your favorable decision on this project. Thank you for this opportunity to submit written testimony.

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I am in strong support of resolution 2 1-15 CD1. The Halewai’olu project will provide desperately needed affordable senior housing, including 131 units at 60% AMI. It offers an option for residents to stay connected to their community in Chinatown, where they can also be within walking distance of everyday needs.

Halewai’olu Senior Residences will revitalize a currently blighted site located within the Wiitten TOD area. The development will improve the existing urban streetscape with landscaping and amenities that benefit both residents and neighbors. The housing facility - including a courtyard, multipurpose room, recreation deck, and social services activity rooms - offer a good quality of life that is, unfortunately, inaccessible for so many on O’ahu.

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the local wind, climate and the residential tower being generally aligned with prevailing winds from the northeast, future typical wind conditions around the Project will be suitable for pedestrian activities.

4. Wind Tunnel Testing. Wind tunnel testing involved construction of a scale replica of the Project site, including surrounding relevant architectural and site details. A state-of-the-art boundary-layer wind tunnel was used to take concentration measurements and incorporate baseline meteorological data to simulate the natural wind speed and turbulence levels at the site, with and without the Project building in place. Analysis of the wind tunnel testing confirmed the results of the Odor and Other Nuisance Impacts Assessment (OONIA).The Project will not cause a significant increase as it pertains to odors and other nuisances at the Project site or surrounding community.

We further submit in response to the October 7, 2020 “Review of Environmental Assessment” regarding HSR, our testimony. Trinity submits these responses in support of Resolution 21-15 for the Halewai’olu Senior Residences Project 201H exemptions.

We continue to support this senior affordable housing project and ask that the City Council do so as well. Thank you for the opportunity to testifr.

Sincerely,

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The Honorable Calvin Say Member Zoning, Planning and Housing Honolulu City Council [email protected]

The Honorable Tommy Waters Council Chair [email protected] Honolulu City Council - Page 3 Resolution 21-15 January27, 2021

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Trinity’s June 4, 2020 Response to Comments that is part of the FONSIdecision making record. The AQIA and OONIAwere conducted based on current U.S.EPAand industry standards for disclosing potential impacts a project may have on the surrounding receptors. All necessary documentation of the results of both studies have been reviewed under Federal FONSIguidelines and found to be sufficient. Furthermore, as noted in previous responses to similar comments made by LSHT, the meteorological (MET) data from the Honolulu International Airport was the only available processed METdata set available for the surrounding area and has been approved by the Clean Air Branch (CAB)for use on Projects within the city of Honolulu.

3. Page 4. Paragraph 4. Line 1 Commenter States: “To my knowledge, there is no standard that establishes minimum setbacksfor the construction of a new crematorium in Honolulu.” RESPONSE:The Commenter is correct - there are no current setback standards in Honolulu for construction or operation of a crematorium. The Borthwick facility has operated at its current location for decades with very few complaints or operational violations. Most, if not all of the setback distances cited by the Commenter from England and Wales, Australia and California would have been encroached upon from the time Borthwick’s crematories became operational. The City and the CABhave not sought further operational restrictions and have allowed additional growth in the area. To establish a setback at this point would essentially shut down the legally operating facility.

4. Page 5. Paragraph 4. Line 1 Commenter States: “...[the] actual effects of the interaction of the crematory’s emissions with the proposed structure cannot be predicted by the computer modeling... the methodology employed in the computer modeling is hopelessly flawed and the computer model itself is not sophisticated enough to model an actual building...” RESPONSE:Dispersion of the crematory emissions can be modeled by computer modeling and, in fact, have been modeled to determine probable impacts based on the Project’s presence or absence. As noted in our previous responses to LSHTcomments, the AERMODdispersion model used to estimate impacts to the Project site and nearby receptors utilized the site topography and nearby buildings in determining the approximate wind pattern flow based on historically accepted meteorological conditions for the area. This is a standard model that is used and accepted nationwide by the U.S.EPAfor the exact purpose of determining such impacts. Other techniques can yield different results based on differing data points and input detail. Subsequent data results obtained through wind tunnel testing completed for pedestrian impacts indicated that the results from the original study finding of a less than significant impact would remain unchanged. As

such, the study findings are not solely reliant on the AERMODdispersion model — they were also confirmed by what the Commenter states is a more “sophisticated” model.

5. Page 5. Paragraph 5. Line 2 Commenter States: “Wedo not know what impact the presence of the new building may have upon air quality in and around the Tin Hau Temple because the computer model the applicant has used is incapable of providing the answer.” RESPONSE:Please see Response #5 above.

6. Page 6. Paragraph 3, Line 12, discussing the differences between the OONIAand the Revised OONIA, Commenter States: “This reference [made in the Revised OONIA]differs from the original report in two ways; first, the number of receptors was increased, and second, the original report makes no distinction between “ground-level” and “elevated” receptors” RESPONSE:The distinction made by the Commenter is accurate as the original OONIAonly considered ground-level receptors. The revised OONIAincorporated receptors at elevations within the Project site.

7. Page 7, Paragraph 1 Commenter States (referring to specific receptor locations depicted): “There is no discussion in either report [the OONIAand the Revised OONIA]explaining the meaning of the overlapping blue dots; it cannot be determined if they are meant to signj both ground-level and elevated receptors...” RESPONSE:Each blue dot represents a modeled receptor. If the blue dots are overlapping, then this would Halewai’olu Senior Development, LLC- Page 3 Response to Comments — Halewai’olu Senior Residences January12, 2021

represent receptors modeled at the same location but having different elevations. Each discrete receptor’s elevation is disclosed in the modeling files included with the OONIA.

8. Page 8. Paragraph 3. Line 1 Commenter States: “...the above statement, “only if the crematorium were not operating within HDOHpermit parameters...” does not make sense.: RESPONSE:In completing the air quality impact analysis and specific impacts to the Project and nearby receptors, it was assumed that the crematorium would be operated in full compliance with all HDOHand CABregulations and permits. Per CAB’spermit application evaluations, if the facility is operated as permitted, no excess emissions or impacts to the surrounding area would be expected. The Borthwick facility has legal and regulatory obligations to only operate within permitted parameters. Deviations from these requirements can result in violations, fines and even facility shutdown. As such, normal operating conditions were used as the standard operating parameters to determine impacts to the proposed Project and the impacts posed by the Project on nearby receptors.

9. Page 9. Line 1 Commenter States: “If non-permitted standards were modelled[sic], why were they not disclosed in the report? What were they used for?” RESPONSE:Permitted standards were modeled, and results determined based on the expectation that the crematory would operate at permitted levels or less.

10. Page 9. Paragraph 1, Line 5 Commenter States: “...if the revised OONIAconcludes that emission concentrations will increase with elevation at the proposed tower, how can emission concentrations stay the same at the 3- story Tin Hau Temple? Wouldn’t they also rise as they do at the new tower as evidenced in the revised OONIA?” RESPONSE:The elevated receptors at the Project location are new “residential” receptors, therefore, they have increased exposure concentrations over the pre-Project receptors which are closer to ground level. The Tin Hau Temple’s receptors would have the same elevation pre-Project and post-Project since no new receptors at a higher elevation are being introduced at the Temple, therefore, had receptors been modeled for the second and third floor they still would have been expected to show little to no increase in concentrations based on the modeling results since their elevations will not change.

11. Page 9, Paragraph 2. Line 5 Commenter States: “...a decrease in emission concentrations at the Temple after the tower is constructed is plausible; it could conceivably happen based on the wind data that was used for the modeling, but it is quite doubtful that the wind data from Honolulu InternationalAirport is highly representative of the wind flow in downtown Honolulu due to the many tall buildings. Neither the original nor revised report explain thisfinding of reduced concentrations.” RESPONSE:As the Commenter states, the reduced impacts are due to the wind patterns impacted by the Project structure. This is borne out by the results of the AERMODmodel using the HIAmet data. Regarding use of Honolulu International Met data, please refer to Response #2 above. Regarding the finding of reduced concentrations, this was a result of the model utilizing data inputs for the various meteorological conditions, receptor locations and terrain. The model considers all input parameters and calculates the resulting impacts at each receptor location. In this case, the model determined that there would be reduced concentrations at certain receptor locations.

12. Page 9. Paragraph 4, Line 1 Commenter States: “How could emissions at the Temple diminish during those times when the prevailing winds are from due east?” RESPONSE:Emissions impacts vary based on wind speed, wind direction, structural influences and concentrations. Much the same as a river eddy may swirl water around a certain point, other formations may cause the flow to move faster or slower or even become diluted. These results are borne out in the dispersion modeling conducted for the Project, the results from which were reported in both the OONIAand the Revised OONIA.The specific modeling results are based on the actual wind flow patterns in the MET data. The OONIAreports demonstrated the impacts of maximum concentrations for modeled receptors pre Halewai’olu Senior Development, LLC- Page 4 Response to Comments — Halewai’olu Senior Residences January 12, 2021

and post-Project anytime during the 5-year MET data set timeframe. The impacts indicated that the maximum concentrations would remain the same or lower at all off-Project site receptors that were modeled. This was what was required to demonstrate the proposed impacts posed by the Project.

13. Page 9, Paragraph 4, Line 2 Commenter States: “What wind direction was assumed for the maximum concentration calculations presented...?” RESPONSE:The air dispersion model utilized a 5-year Met data set that accounts for actual wind patterns during that timeframe. The maximum concentrations for each receptor may occur at different times and wind directions from one another. The model is conservative in the fact that it calculates the max concentration of each receptor independent of the others. By considering each receptor independently, the model is able to consider the worst impact for each and place a value on that impact. Rather than just considering the worst impacted receptor in a specific location, the model considers individual impacts at all receptors making the results more conservative in that all receptors are considered individually rather than based on a group average.

14. Page 9. Paragraph 4, Line 3 Commenter States: “How do the computer-generated concentrations vary with wind direction ?“ RESPONSE:AERMODutilizes an internal algorithm based on thousands of studies and actual data points to ascertain, predict and project these impacts on emission concentrations.

15. Page 9, Paragraph 4, Line 4 Commenter States: “How could east winds not generate increase concentrations at the Temple? Why are these not indicated in the table?” REPONSE: The model indicated that the maximum concentration pre-project would be equal or greater than the maximum concentration post-Project. This is not to say that the pre-Project concentration is less than the post-Project concentration specifically when the wind is blowing east but that the post-Project maximum impact is less than or equal to the pre-Project maximum impact.

16. Page 9. Paragraph 5. Line 1 Commenter states: “...the original report presumably used only ground-level receptors, which appears to be validated by the outcome of the revised report that shows the exact same impact on the Temple, then it is plausible that no modeling was conducted at the second or third floors of the Temple.” RESPONSE:The AERMODdispersion model used to estimate impacts to the Project site and nearby receptors utilized the site topography and nearby buildings in determining the approximate wind pattern flow based on historically accepted meteorological conditions for the area. Ground level receptors with a flagpole height of 1.5 meters were modeled for the Temple. It should be noted that the building has no “residents” that are or may be present for 24-hours/day. This is in contrast to the Project which is comprised of residential units. This is the standard for the AERMODdispersion model which is used and accepted nationwide by the U.S.EPAfor the exact purpose of determining such impacts. As stated in previous replies to comments, the AERMODdispersion model is commonly used throughout the U.S. development industry to estimate emissions impacts from such projects. While use of wind tunnel studies can also be utilized to demonstrate dispersion, these are more typically used to determine structural and pedestrian impacts for building and pedestrian safety considerations.

17. Page 10, Line 1 Commenter states: “If the nine receptors identified at the Temple site in both reports do indeed include some elevated receptors measuring the higher floors, [then] why would the emission concentrations stay the same at the Temple before and after the proposed tower is built, if infact emission concentrations are modelled to increase at the adjacent tower? RESPONSE:Elevated receptors were not modeled at the Temple other than the 1.5-meter flagpole height as explained in response #16 above. However, the reasoning given by the commentor for why they think there would be an increase in concentration does not make sense. The adjacent tower shows an increase in emission concentrations because there are no elevated receptors pre-Project but there are elevated receptors post-Project. This would not be the case for the Temple as new receptors are not being introduced Halewai’olu Senior Development, LLC - Page 5 Response to Comments — Halewai’olu Senior Residences January12, 2021

post-Project. So even if elevated receptors would have been modeled pre-Project the same elevated receptors would be modeled post-Project and similar concentrations would be expected.

18. Page 10. Line 5 Commenter states: “Has data for the upper floors of the Temple been collected but purposefully excluded from the revised OONIA? RESPONSE:This is a disingenuous claim to distort the results of modeling that did not show results the Commenter’s clients wished to see. The comment charges that information or data contained in the OONIA was intentionally excluded or left out. This is completely false and misleading. The data inputs and reported results were fully disclosed in the OONIA.Only ground level receptors with a flagpole height of 1.5 meters were modeled for the Temple as it is our understanding that the building has no “residents” that are or may be present for 24-hours/day.

19. Page 10. Paragraph 1. Line 4 Commenter States: “When the crematory smokestacks are in the upward direction of the new building, the predicted concentrations only change at the building itself with the plume impacting the upper levels of the building...” RESPONSE:The dispersion modeling employed is the recommended modeling software from the United States Environmental Protection Agency and is used throughout the country and the State of Hawaii. The computer dispersion modeling uses real life, actual 5-year meteorological data sets that look at wind from all directions putting the crematory stacks upwind and downwind of the Project building. The modeling software analyzes all resulting concentrations.

20. Page 10, Paragraph 2, Line 1 Commenter States: “...how can the results of the computer model be presented as they are in Table 3-1 in each report as a single number for each building modeled, when infact buildings typically have four sides? Wouldn’t emission concentrations dffer on d[ferent sides of the building based on wind direction and exposure to the crematorium stack plumes?And if concentrations vary with the height of the proposed tower, what does a single “Project Impact” number actually represent?” RESPONSE:The expectation for exposure is anticipated to be the greatest on the side of a building nearest to the emissions source and located within the predominant wind flow. Concentrations may vary. However, the building side nearest to the emission point is typically the most conservative (highest) point of measure. In order to provide an accurate yet conservative depiction of the impacts to receptors on the Project site as

well as nearby receptor locations, a single value — the highest modelled result at each site — was reported for each location — regardless of whether it was located on the nearest side of the building or on an opposite or

adjacent side. In determining impacts, we reported the highest concentrations modeled — this represents the most conservative and meaningful result for each location.

21. Page 10, Paragraph 3. Line 8 Commenter States: “Onlya wind tunnelstudy could account for building design.” RESPONSE:As noted in previous responses to comments made by LSHT,the AERMODdispersion model considers terrain, meteorological conditions, pollutants emitted and, to an extent, impacts structures may have on such emissions. Wind tunnel studies are typically conducted to determine wind flow impacts on structures and pedestrian traffic. Given the same geographical and meteorological factors, results for both types of modeling can be similar in demonstrating dispersion of air pollutants. Determining pollutant concentrations at specific points can be estimated by either model. However, the model that is predominantly used throughout the U.S. for new construction building projects to determine their emissions impacts on nearby receptors is the dispersion model employed in the OONIA.

22. Page 10, Paragraph 4, Line 1 Commenter States: ‘..we have determined that the maximum impact the proposed building would have on adjacent receptor sites would be during occasional windsfrom the north or northwest...receptor sites to the south of the crematory would be most impacted. But the computer model depicts basically no receptor sites located in that area!” RESPONSE:Trinity assessed potential impacts to the six sites modeled as those were anticipated to be locations that would experience the highest probability of impact. Based on the receptor placement and on Halewai’olu Senior Development, LLC- Page 6 Response to Comments — Halewai’olu Senior Residences Jan uaty 12, 2021

the dispersion modeling results, these known receptor points either experienced no change or a slight reduction in probable impacts from Borthwick after construction of the proposed Project.

23. Page 10, Paragraph 4, Line 10 Commenter States: “it appears no computer modeling was done during a so-called worst-case scenario when North winds would create a wake on the South side of the proposed Tower.” RESPONSE: Trinity was tasked with assessing potential impacts to the six sites modeled as those were anticipated to be locations that would experience the highest probability of impact. The computer dispersion modeling uses real life actual S-year meteorological data sets that look at wind from all directions putting the crematory stacks upwind and downwind of the Project building which includes modeling when North winds would create a wake on the South side of the proposed Tower. The modeling software analyzes all resulting concentrations.

24. Page 11, Paragraph 1, Line 6 Commenter States: “Howcan occupants of any structure in the vicinity of the crematory in the presence of the new tower be assured that air conditioning units will, infact, be capable of performing the air scrubbing the consultant claims?” RESPONSE:While the addition of ACunits may help in reducing any odors from the crematory, they are not intended as a “mitigation measure”. The crematory is designed to operate with no visible emissions and very little, if any, odor compounds being emitted. There should be no incursions of visible emissions or odors if the facility is being operated as designed and permitted.

25. Page 11, Paragraph 2, Line 2 Commenter states: These 3-D simulations present no surrounding buildings. It is as if the Temple, the mortuary, and the proposed tower would all exist on an open plain...” RESPONSE:The purpose of Figures 3-1 and 3-2 was to specifically identify the proximal location of the existing 2-story building that occupies the Project land (Figure 3-1), the proposed Project building (Figure 3- 2), the LSHTand both Borthwick buildings for the reader. It was necessary to depict these specific locations in order demonstrate their proximity to one another to better understand the impacts associated with the crematory. There is obviously no intent to infer that the buildings exist on an open plain.

26. Page 13. Paragraph 2, Line 1 Commenter States: “Wouldn’tthe presence of these tall buildings surrounding the proposed project disrupt wind speed and direction (cumulatively, airflow) in the vicinity of the project site, especially when wind directions vary as they do seasonably?” RESPONSE:Trinity’s dispersion modeling was to determine the effects the Project’s building had on the surrounding area based on localized emission concentrations (i.e., Borthwick’s emissions), not the effects of existing buildings on the proposed Project. While it is possible that other buildings in the surrounding area may affect concentrations to the modeled receptors, based on the results of the dispersion model, and as noted in the OONIA,it is expected that they would reflect very minor impacts at some modeled receptors and no impacts at others. In addition to receptors at the Project site, Trinity modeled 76 discrete receptors at 6 different locations to ascertain the effects of the proposed Project on those receptors and locations. Other nearby taller buildings not included in the Project model would already be present before and would still be present after the proposed Project is constructed. Therefore, they would have minimal impact on change in current wind direction and emission concentrations since their impacts already exist on these receptors when compared to pre-project and post-project. The modeling incremental change results could be expected to remain relatively unchanged with the inclusion of these buildings in the model. It would be anticipated that a wind tunnel model of the area would generate results similar to the existing study, even considering building downwash, the results would remain below established levels of significance.

27. Page 13, Paragraph 2. Line 8 Commenter States: “...thegreater issue is the potentialfor existing tall buildings to cause “building downwash” of the plumes at the mortuary. The computer model in the revised QONIAdid not calculate the effects of downwash from other tall buildings...” RESPONSE:Please refer to Response 26 above. Halewai’olu Senior Development, LLC - Page 7 Responseto Comments— Halewai’oluSenior Residences Januaty 12, 2021

28. Page 13. Paragraph 5, Line 1 Commenter States: “The lack of accurate representations in both the revised OONIA and the Pedestrian Wind Assessment suggest that the analyses is deeply flawed and should not be relied upon to make an objective conclusion about meteorological conditions at the project site.” RESPONSE: The OONIA,Revised OONIAand Pedestrian Wind Assessment all utilized processed and CAB- accepted meteorological data from the Honolulu International Airport. This same data has been used for many other projects throughout metropolitan Honolulu and is accepted as the best current data available. To suggest that this makes this project’s analyses “deeply flawed” would imply that every other project that has used this same CAB-accepted data is flawed or inaccurate. This obviously is not the case.

29. Page 15. Paragraph 1, Line1 Commenter States: “Given the vastly different environments associated with an international airport and a densely populated urban environment, it is absurd to suggest that meteorological conditions at one point can be substituted for another.” RESPONSE:Regional and local meteorological data are regularly and commonly collected, processed and used at numerous metropolitan areas across the U.Sfrom local airports. Some municipalities collect data at multiple locations; however, metropolitan Honolulu is not such a location. As such, the meteorological data gathered and processed from the Honolulu International Airport are used regionally and have been used for years to evaluate projects in the metro-Honolulu area. These data are accepted for such use by the CAB which is the lead agency for emissions evaluations in Honolulu.

30. Page 15, Paragraph 1, Line 7 Commenter States: “It is doubtful that these data are highly representative of the wind flow in downtownHonolulu where there are many tall buildings that disturb and deviate the wind flow. For this reason alone, the results of the computer modeling employed in the revised OONIA are suspect and unreliable.” RESPONSE: Please see response #29. Additionally, the results and significance level of impacts determined by the dispersion modeling conducted for the Project’s OONIAwere confirmed through the RWDIWind Tunnel Study that was conducted for the Project. While concentrations at some receptors were increased above OONIAlevels, they remained below significance levels. The Commenter has stated his belief that wind tunnel studies are superior to computer-based dispersion models; therefore, the Commenter should be pleased that the 000NIA findings were confirmed by the wind tunnel study.

31. Page 15, Paragraph 1, Line11 Commenter States: “it would have been better if the computer modelconducted a “worst-caseanalysis”where it assumed windsfrom the worst direction willinfact occur.” RESPONSE:The analysis conducted for the OONIAwas to ascertain potential impacts to the surrounding

area based on predominant factors and exposures. Analyzing impacts that are most unlikely to occur — especially over extended periods of time, are not indicative of the norm. Decisions regarding the Project should be based on normal and standard expectations for the Project.

32. Page 16. Paragraph 1. Line 1 Commenter States: “Infact, the onlyway to accurately determine what the on- site conditions are and how they affect emissionconcentrationsfrom the crematory is to conduct a wind tunnel study utilizing real on-sitedata rather than computer modeling.” RESPONSE:Air dispersion modeling has been used to depict emissions impacts for years. AERMODuses geographical and structural inputs to estimate impacts to receptor points placed within the model range. This type of modeling and study is often utilized when met data for a specific location is not available. The results of a subsequent wind tunnel study completed for the Project indicated that the impact results from the AERMODmodel were generally accurate. Discrete receptor results were found to be different, but the overall conclusions remained the same as the OONIA. Halewai’olu Senior Development, LLC- Page 8 Response to Comments — Halewai’olu Senior Residences January 12, 2021

33. Page 16, Paragraph 2, Line 1 Commenter States: “Finally, of equal concern is the applicant’s selective representations of meteorological conditions of the project site is the apparent lack of consideration of the Revised NEPAEAabout the changing meteorological conditions resulting from climate change.” RESPONSE:As stated in numerous responses before, the Project was evaluated using the latest available meteorological data that was available. This data was approved for use by the CABand, in fact, has been used for numerous other projects in the greater Honolulu area over the past several years. Additionally, concerns about global climate change has been discussed to in numerous previous responses to comments. While concerns about climate change are real, specific micro-impacts to locations based on speculative, unproven, wind pattern changes in the future are not finite enough to allow regulators to make decisions that are not based on conjecture. As such, the results of the AQIAand OONIAare based on known current conditions.

In addition to the above responses, we would like to reiterate that the AQIAwas to determine the impacts to air quality at the Project site and surrounding area posed by the proposed Project. The AQIAcompleted that task and found that the impacts posed by the proposed Project would be “less than significant” based on standards established by the CAB.The OONIAalso established, based on current standards, that the presence of the proposed Project would not, under normal existing conditions, exacerbate Borthwick’s impacts.

Sincerely,

Ronald W. Hunter Matt Daniel Managing Principal Consultant Senior Consultant hAWAIlREGIONALCOUNCILOFCARPENTERS

January 27, 2021

The Honolulu City Council The Honorable Tommy Waters, Chair The Honorable Esther Kiaaina, Vice Chair 530 South KingStreet, Room 200 Honolulu, Hawaii 96813

Statement of the Hawaii Regional Council of Carpenters — Support for Resolution 21-15, CD1

The Hawaii Regional Council of Carpenters has worked extensively over the past several years to advocate for more affordable housing, particularly rental housing. We are extremely concerned about the chronic deficiency of affordable housing across the state, which is at a crisis level. It has been estimated that 65,000 new housing units will be needed to meet demand by 2025.

As such, we strongly support Resolution 21-15, CD1, which would authorize exemptions from certain requirements relating to the Halewaiolu Senior Residences Affordable Housing Project at Honolulu, Oahu, Hawaii, TMK#1-7-006:012.

The project will include 155, 1- and 2-bedroom units for seniors earning 80% and below of Area Median Income (AMI),and one resident manager’s unit. Eight units will be designated for seniors earning 30% AMIor below; 131 units will be designated for seniors earning 60% AMI or below; and the remaining 16 units will be available for seniors earning 80% AMIor below.

Additionally, at a time of great economic uncertainty, the Halewaiolu Senior Residences project proposes to generate 780 direct and indirect jobs during its construction period, including 122 direct full-time equivalent jobs during 2020-2022. We understand that construction wages on the project will be subject to HRSChapter 104, as the project will be utilizing state RHRFand LIHTCfunding and is situated on land owned by the City and County of Honolulu. Such prevailing wages are key to supporting and maintaining a strong middle class here on the island of Oahu.

In closing, we have long been a supporter of the Halewaiolu Senior Residences project, and will continue to support the project as it comes to fruition. We are grateful for the opportunity to provide these comments in favor of Resolution 21-15, CD1.

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