Oppose Costco's 24-Pump Gas Station in Waipahu

We, the undersigned residents of Honolulu, respectfully request that the City and County of Honolulu deny Costco's application for a permit to build a 24-pump gas station adjacent to the West Loch Skyline station. The gas station is inconsistent with the guidelines expressed in the Land Use Ordinance for Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) special districts.

• It will draw more cars to an already congested roadway.
• The additional traffic will be unsafe for pedestrians.
• It ignores the Waipahu Neighborhood TOD Plan, which envisions pedestrian-oriented streets with active ground-floor activity.
• It conflicts with the objectives of Transit-Oriented Development outlined in Honolulu's Land Use Ordinance (LUO): to promote transit ridership, encourage multi-modal transportation, and enhance connectivity and convenient access.
• It will displace area businesses, including Zippy's Restaurant, which has been a gathering place for Waipahu residents for 55 years and employs 50 people.