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PP 2 (QO) wa ied Calls ia;) (an RN. e oe - © Ls_ < Q Search (Ctrl+E) 2 a x USVI - Bureau o.. 6 - = Close Leia LaPlace named the meeting CCZ! irtual public hearing. Thursday, March 6 Yesterday Today 10:08 AM ded: 30m 10s Attendance 10:09AM Meeting started read.ai meeting Unverified) 10:48 AM Edie added read.ai meeting notes to the meeting (recording enabled). View Privacy Policy: https://www.read.ai/pp. To opt out and delete this recording, click here: https://app.read.ai/analytics/opt-out/01JQ499K845EWK92YY3KO87TGE Isabelle Teare (Unverified) 11:06 AM Good morning! How can we request the meeting recording? 11:08 AM Keshoi Samuel started ording to the cloud Burnett- Smalls, ) 11:25 AM How were the endangered species and environmental studies done? How was the test performed (sh cD) yOQOt Type a message 3:12 PM 3/24/2025 Aa dx i Activity Chat ts 200 i) (QO) Calls VL. a OneDrive ® G3 Company € Js. SL_ fe} m@ a x USVI - Bureau o.. 6 - = Search (Ctrl+E) Close How were the endangered species and environmental studies done? How was the test performed (A » cD) What is the price point for ICF compared to standard concrete? BY @ non Lake (Unverified) 11:29AM Please explain FEMA Flood Zone X é 11:31AM Jeanene Swanson (External The environmenta study did assert that the parcels are tree boa habitat. Just because one was not found does not mean one does not live there. Please account for fact that not all land was surveyed and at only one time of day. And, how will you ensure appropriate clearing protocols will be enforced? ) \@) Susannah Lake (Unverified) 11:31 AM | believe there were more than three stone walls/barriers in the area. Also, there is a graveyard present in the area. What is the yOQOt Type a message 3:13 PM 3/24/2025 Aa dx i ir 7] < Q Search (Ctrl+E) ~ 2 USVI- Bureau c... AGS - a " Join | Close e ensure appropriate clearing protocols will be enforced? Chat 7™ X 200 sO) Susannah Lake (Unverified) 11:31 AM - SL_ | believe there were more than three stone walls/barriers in the area. Also, there is a graveyard present in the area. What is the BS ~ plan for protecting this area? q nson (External) 11:33 AM ols JS____ How physically will and can Gooseberry be used as access? During construction or after, that road is nearly impassable by ~ large vehicles due to the narrowness, hairpin turns, and durability. OneDrive @ jue (Unverified) 11:33 AM SE Ls_ Any play areas for children? Vernon Lake (Unverified) 11:34 AM VL_ Gooseberry Lane is prone to flooding. As proposed access point how will homes that are presently in this area be protected? @ Brian (Unverified) 11:34 AM BL l agree, has there been a traffic impact study for that many people? Type a message yY?™OQot+ Pb ir 7] < Q Search (Ctrl+E) ~ 2 USVI- Bureau c... AGS - a " Join | Close @ VL_ Gooseberry Lane is prone to flooding. As proposed access point how will homes that are presently in this area be protected? a chat (é) 5 Brian (Unverified) 4AM Teams BL l agree, has there been a traffic impact study for that many people? ~ TD @ Jeanene Swanson (External) 11:35 AM JS_ No congestion or pollution studies have been conducted. Please account. Calls Budsan (Unverified) 11:35 AM ome JB_ Good morning, if it hasn't been discussed already, please describe how the egress entry points at the Rosendahl road and e Goosebery lane will be addressed for a smooth flow of traffic? Thank you for addressing the storm water and storage issues company and for replanting native trees and plants. c yc. iC ~ 11:36 AM €VSEG8 Leonicia Percival-Mayberry (Unverified LP_ What research was done to identify and protect (1) the well that is located on the land, (2) the current flooding of the gully and the gutters on Rosendahl Drive and (3) the protection /impact of increase traffic to the current area? ® darren (Unverified) 1 D_ Will Gooseberry Road be widened as part of this development starting from Skyline to project entrance? Type a message yYyOBOt > Company C. Company C. < Q Search (Ctrl+E) -~ £ and the gutters on Rosendahl Drive and (3) the protection /impact of increase traffic to the current area? Zz» \e) darren (Unverified) 1 D_ Will Gooseberry Road be widened as part of this development starting from Skyline to project entrance? @ Brian (Unverified) 11 M What about waste water run off from vehicles, oil gasoline? Other pollutants. © Leonicia Percival-Mayberry verified) 11:37 AM LP_ are these storage tanks above or below ground? éve@e JS__ Have you effectively and accurately accounted for top soil removal and how this will impact the sewage treatment installation Jeanene Swanson (External) 11:38 AM and maintenance of the underground shallow buried pipes? @ Michael Raimer (Unverified) 11:38 AM MR. They haven't done the research yet. Jasnone Guranenn (Evtarnsll 11-20 AM USVI - Bureau o.. 6 - " Join | Type a message yOot|b> < Q Search (Ctrl+E) -~ £ Jeanene Swanson (External) 11:39 AM Te Slopes on this land range from 40-70%, according to the environmental report. How will residents be sure that not only their ~ paved roads and garden areas won't be washed away or temporarily flooded—but that the flat roofs won't collect water and impact the structural integrity? This is a wet part of the island; when it rains, we see water immediately flooding and running down the sides of the roads, collecting in our yard’s grasses, and standing on any flat surface, drawing mosquitoes. We are constantly battling mold. Have these been considered? Brian (Unverified) 11 BL I know you mentioned the possibility of solar, that may or may not happen, we already have rolling blackouts. How will you ~ address this if they solar panels do not happen? Ajoni Stapleton (Unverified) 11:40 AM AS_ What about parking and if someone had a broken down vehicle on the road? ° You mentioned there would be an HOA. Is there any oversight to enforce the rules? \@) Brian (Unverified) 11:40 AM BL Do you have an exact building location map? This has not been disclosed. Jeanene Swanson (External) 11:41AM Js No studies were done on the effect of increased congestion to the community roads both during and after construction. How Close USVI - Bureau o.. 6 - = Type a message yYyOBOt > Close a Company C. Company C. AS ON_ MR. < Q Search (Ctrl+E) ~ 2 USVI- Bureau c... AGS - a " Join | Close Do you have an exact building location map? This has not been disclosed. é) Jeanene Swanson (External) 11:41AM No studies were done on the effect of increased congestion to the community roads both during and after construction. How will 80 new units keep their cisterns full with massive water truck deliveries coming into and out of Magens and Rosendahl Roads on a regular basis? é) Ajoni Stapleton (Unverified) 11:41 AM é€eveGsav In additon to the HOA is there specifically anything else being done to maintain property values? é Oliver Niles (External) 11:41 AM on the environment, how will you ensure sustaining the protection of the environment, and how will you provide protection and support during storms and hurricanes © Brian (Unverified) 11:41 AM What happens if you don''t finish the project? There are multiple unfinished projects all over St. Thomas. (é) \e) MR (Unverified) 11:42 AM Type a message yYyOBOt > < Q Search (Ctrl+E) ~ 2 USVI- Bureau c... AGS - a " Join | Close MR (Unverified) 11:42 AM How will waste water be monitored? Could you provide examples of where on the island this septic method has been used, along with the historical eficacy? What is in place to address increased traffic? Michael Raimer (Unverified) 11:42 AM Their speech is heavily fragmented. This is an indication that they're not really sure how they are going to solve these problems. iC Jeanene Swanson (External) 11:42 AM No studies were done on the effect of increased pollution (noise from construction and after construction, light pollution after construction, exhaust fumes and noise from generators when WAPA goes out). What studies can show possible negative effects from increased pollution of a PAD being constructed and maintained in a low-density residential area? iG Leonicia Percival-Mayberry (Unverified) 11:43 AM What is the asking cost of each home? é3 X J Type a message yOot|b> ir 7] < Q Search (Ctrl+E) ~ 2 USVI- Bureau c... AGS - @ xX @ Leonilda (Unverified) 11:44 AM Chat L___ Why not have some 2 bed 2 bath single family units? 208 ~ (é) (QO) EY a Brian (Unverified) 11:44 AM BS B___— Planned Developments are rare for a reason. They change the area forever. Calendar é ) Burnett- Smal ied) 11:44 AM os Ls_ Who is investing/funding this project? © 7a fay (3) OneDrive Brian (Unverified) 11:45 AM hd BL Are there any governmental incentives? Company C. (e) (2) \ 2 eco Oliver Niles (External) 11 ON_ Can you ensure their will not be a negative impact on water drainage, pollution, wild life etc.. (a » @® jabrielle (Unverified) 11:46 AM ¢ What measures will be in place to ensure these units remain accessible to local residents and do not become investment properties for stateside buyers looking to flip them into short-term rentals? Without safeguards, this could contribute to the Type a message yOoOt 3:14 PM 3/24/2025 A dx ir 7] < Q Search (Ctrl+E) ~ 2 USVI- Bureau c... AGS - @ xX Activity @ ~ (é) \e) Chat Gabrielle (Unverified) 11:46 AM 0. wr] G____ What measures will be in place to ensure these units remain accessible to local residents and do not become investment Teams ° properties for stateside buyers looking to flip them into short-term rentals? Without safeguards, this could contribute to the very housing challenges the project aims to alleviate. darren (Unverified) 11:47 AM Calls D___ There is a lot of wind in the background that's impacting the presenter’s communication © a ‘ OneDrive George Miller (External) 11:47 AM @ GM. 9° © Any underground utilities Seats © Any Solar © Any Fitness Center ooo * Any Meeting Rooms * How long will construction take place — start to finish Troy Dowdy (External) 11:47 AM TD_ Is the proposed road esesement splitting the Raimer Family Cemetery and Raimer Ancestral Tamarind tree @ ? Type a message yOoOt dx ta _ 315PM 3/24/2025 rf < Q Search (Ctrl+£) ~ USVI- Bureau c... AGS - a x Activity Chat y (External) 11:47 AM 5 _ TD_ Is the proposed road esesement splitting the Raimer Family Cemetery and Raimer Ancestral Tamarind tree @ ? ams ) , — or@® | aS | Cater Michael Raimer (Unverified) 11:48 AM MR_ Yes. — MR (Unverified) 11:48 AM ray M___ Rosendahl Drive is prone to flooding. The current public works project at this location is incomplete. Who (specify name pls of es ~ contractor) will be handling the guts that run through this property to Rosendahl road? (@3) @ \en Company C. Oliver Niles (External) 11:48 AM ON How can we obtain, request diagrams of all reports and studies done on this project eton (Unverified) 11:49 AM Ajoni Sta AS_ What is the projected average sale price for each style of house options? ly (External) 11:49 AM Type a message yOoOt 3:15 PM 3/24/2025 rf < Q Search (Ctrl+£) ~ USVI- Bureau c... AGS - a x Activity @ Ajoni Stapleton (Unventied) 114y AM Chat AS_ What is the projected average sale price for each style of house options? 200 CO) Teams ly (External) 11:49 AM TD_ What is the increased population for the area? Traffic cars, etc? | \e) Brian (Unverified) 11:49 AM calls B_ ‘There are a lot of other houses around this valley. (an Vernon Lake (Unverified) 11:49 AM OneDrive VL_ __ Is there a plan in place to prevent outside buyers/investers from purchasing multiple units and using them as air bnb @ ° properties or rentals? Company C. é€VSEGQB KL_ Will locals that actually want to live in the homes/units get priority to ensure they aren't being bought just to be airbnbs/short Kalaria Louis 11:50 AM term rentals? v:@ Susannah Lake (Unverified) 11:50 AM SL_ During Hurricane Marilyn the amount of water that came down the hill, washed way 3-4ft of dirt from the house and had to be refilled. With hurricanes Erma and Maria, the situation was worse. Entrance was blocked with the amount of water and dirt Type a message yOoOt 3:15 PM 3/24/2025 * 8) §e Company C. Js. ™N. MR. TD. mM. MR) KA, < Q Search (Ctrl+E) ~ 2 USVI- Bureau c... AGS - " Join | Close Susannah Lake (Unverified) 11:50 AM During Hurricane Marilyn the amount of water that came down the hill, washed way 3-4ft of dirt from the house and had to be refilled. With hurricanes Erma and Maria, the situation was worse. Entrance was blocked with the amount of water and dirt that came down the hill. This project will probably present more of a problem not just for our property but also to those below. The gut that runs west of our property has encroached more and continues to erode the soil. When these units are completed that will mean more water coming down from the east side and doing more damage (@2) Jeanene Swanson (External) 11:50AM Please explain how Gooseberry can possibly be used as a construction and/or high density access point? Tyler Niles (Unverified) 11:50 AM If there is phase 1 construction starting in April, I'm questioning the schedule since a lot of the research is not thoroughly done yet. 1. Will there been set # of town hall to see design development before demotion, site construction, and development? The schedule is not giving enough feedback time from the community and for revision. 2. The community space is great with gardens and public spaces but not enough information how they might be maintained and where it would be located in conjunction to the private spaces 3. Where is the plans? Diagrams? Sections especially showing the storm water life cycles? 4. Are any of these spaces accommodating for ADA and any individuals with disabilities? Type a message yY?™OQot+ Pb < Q Search (Ctrl+E) ~ 2 USVI- Bureau c... AGS - " Join | Close MR (Unverified) 11:50 AM To the south is 4H, with a residence and a functioning water well. As well as the Raimer family cemetery. Michael Raimer (Unverified) 11:51 AM They didn't seem concerned about that because it would cost more to cut an access road from Skyline Drive or a road that is right up the road from the cemetery. He is more concerned about what it's going to cost him. (és) Troy Dowdy (External) 11:53 AM Was other road Easement researched other than going tru Cemetery and Tamarind ? This is a major issue, in my opinion MR (Unverified) 11:54 AM The rubble wall is a remnant from the garden and farming done by the Raimer ancestral family members CD Michael Raimer (Unverified) 11:54 AM This is definitely a major issue. Khalil Alarefi (Unverified) 11:54 AM What's the plan to manage sewage? Type a message yY?™OQot+ Pb a ir 7] < Q Search (Ctrl+E) ~ 2 USVI- Bureau c... AGS - @ xX Activity @ é) aa Oliver Niles (External) 11:54 AM ay ON. Howwill residents access this property? and what will be the impact on surrounding residents and the properties located at ‘Teams © lower elevations aS Calendar Susannah Lake (Unverified) 11:55 AM i SL_ I'm already getting water coming down to us from the south, from the west, and from south west. That means I'll be getting more from the west. Jeanene Swanson (External) 11:55 AM * 8) §e Js_ I may stand corrected, but | have doubts as to if the environmental study was done more than one time of day, and if it ~ covered the entire acreage. | also read that they noted that while they did not find a boa, that does not conclude that they Gade don't live there. The VI tree boa is protected under the Endangered Species Act. Oliver Niles (External) 11:55 AM ON_ How can we be sure the water run off won't impact the cemetery and properties below. Michael Raimer (Unverified) 11:56 AM MR. This developer isn't concerned about that. He made it clear that his concern was the most cost-effective way. And, that meant Type a message yY?™OQot+ Pb ir 7] < Q Search (Ctrl+E) ~ 2 USVI- Bureau c... AGS - @ xX Activity @ ON. How can we be sure the water run off won't impact the cemetery and properties below. Chat 3 Michael Raimer (Unverified) 11:56 AM Teams MR. This developer isn't concerned about that. He made it clear that his concern was the most cost-effective way. And, that meant | cutting an access road right along side the Tamarind tree. Vernon Lake (Unverified) 11:56 AM VL_ In light of Michael's concern...ls there a governing body that oversees development that will halt development if historical © artifacts are discovered that weren't found during assessment? MR (Unverified) 11:56 AM * 8) §e Company C. ie Rosendahl Road during Ernesto Type a message yYyOBOt > USVI - Bureau o... 6 - oa Chat Rosendahl Road during Ernesto ( é 2) [aay - OneDrive Leonilda (Unverified) 11:56 AM Le What is the cost of the three types of units? Why no 2 bedrooms2baths units being constructed/proposed? Are any units Ada bd ~ accessible! Company C. Unknown User 3/24/2025 11:56 AM In light of Michael's concern...Is there a governing body that oversees development that will halt development if historical artifacts are... Our DPNR State Historic Preservation Office oversees the discovery of any historical sites and/or artifacts ra iC) Type a message yvyOoOt+ < Q Search (Ctri+E) fe} s+ Q-—_USVI- Bureau o... 6 ~ ctivity e i jeanene Swanson (External) 11:57 AM Chat Js_ How can you widen Gooseberry, without infringing on parcels that you don’t own? 200 (e) verified) 11:57 AM Calls sonpenys Do you have any diagrams like this? So we can see the topography oe é2 X J MR (Unverified) 11:57 AM M_ The assessment needs to include a site visit WHEN IT'S RAINING Michael Raimer (Unverified) 11:58 AM MB. There is an alternative route; and | explained this to him, but he wasn't interested because he would have to deal with the Type a message yOQOt ir 7] < Q Search (Ctrl+E) ~ 2 USVI- Bureau c... AGS - @ xX " Join | Close @ M_ The assessment needs to include a site visit WHEN IT'S RAINING Chat © 3 Michael Raimer (Unverified) 11:58 AM “me MR. There is an alternative route; and | explained this to him, but he wasn't interested because he would have to deal with the r=] ~ people who use this alternative road to get to their homes. q Brian (Unverified) 11:58 AM Calls 8. Can these plans be made available to the participants today? BO) stain) What about the noise for all the neighbors? How many years will this be under construction? ® =. companys Oliver Niles (External) 12:01 PM ce ON, Still have questions on Air Pollution, Garbage disposal, noise, sewage, and traffic congestion. @® Hannah Lake ernal) 12:01 PM HL What is this alternate route that was mentioned? mo) Sandra Price Blyden (Unverified) 12:01 PM Type a message yYyOBOt > 3:17 PM 3/24/2025 ir 7] < Q Search (Ctrl+E) ~ 2 USVI- Bureau c... AGS - @ xX " Join | Close @ Hannah Lake (External) 12:01 PM eis HL_ What is this alternate route that was mentioned? 200 Sandra Price Blyden (Unverified) 12:01 PM SB The tree boa is protected. | saw one when | bought my property in RedHook 17 years ago. Currently, people are building like crazy in my neighborhood. This is exactly where VI Fish and Wildlife says you can definitely find tree boas. | am not sure why people would be able to build in my area and not in the project's area in St Joseph and Rosendahl é2 Calls “SY Jeanene Swanson (External) 12:02 PM OneDrive Js_ Have you actually secured 3rd party (VI govt) buyin? Why would a construction schedule be being discussed when “affordable” housing promise is still only a hope on the developer's part? Company C. Gabrielle (Unverified) 12: Will both access points be open during phase 1? If not, how will you mitigate traffic concerns on Gooseberry Lane since it will be handling all construction and resident traffic? Brian (Unverified) 12:03 PM B Traffic is a major concern. \e) Type a message yOot|b> 3:17 PM 3/24/2025 ir 7] < Q Search (Ctrl+E) ~ 2 USVI- Bureau c... AGS - @ xX o in Close e = jeanene Swanson (External) 12:04 PM te What if those conversations with VI govt funding do not pan out? Will you start construction anyway—and, with already- co > secured private financing? (Multiple questions) Teams é) ) | aS Michael Raimer (Unverified) 12:04 PM Calendas MR. This will definitely have an adverse effect on the well that my family uses. The runoff from the wastes and sewage will have a q ~ catastrophic effect on our water from the well that we use. Calls zs ¢ " Leonilda (Unverified) 12:04 PM ome (Le Community needs to know the price range of these units. What safeguards are in place for local residents to purchase? @ Company C. er 12:04 PM eee & Concerns surrounding development plans, construction, and permitting will fall under the Division of Building Permits which is not the focus of today's discussion LP. So if Gooseberry Lane allows you current access with minor interruption to your development, why do you need to access plot No4 off of Rosendahl Rd? 7™) Type a message yYyOBOt > 3:17 PM 3/24/2025 ir 7] < Q Search (Ctrl+E) ~ 2 USVI- Bureau c... AGS - @ xX il zy -.. @ w Chat Brian (Unverified) 12:06 PM fas] B Are all the units ADA compliant? ~ / Daniel Raimer (Unverified) 12:07 PM DR They mentioned that there would be walking trails where would those walking trails be running through. 2 @ Calls Leonicia Percival-Mayberry (Unverified) 12:07 PM LPL How is it “Handicap Acessable" when all the units are 2-Story? ] OneDrive oN @ L Ajoni Stapleton (Unverified) 12:07 PM Company C. AS_ Since these are new houses are there any warranties being offer with the sale of the house? If so how long are the warranties? _n éve@ Js How will residents off Gooseberry get past construction vehicles, as it is a one way road now. What is the slope of the road off, going down the hill? Concerns around that road taking heavy traffice as well. Jeanene Swanson (External) 12:07 PM 2:08 PM Type a message yOot|b> 3:17 PM 3/24/2025 ir 7] < Q Search (Ctrl+E) ~ 2 USVI- Bureau c... AGS - @ xX " Join | Close @ Js How will residents off Gooseberry get past construction vehicles, as it is a one way road now. What is the slope of the road off, Chat going down the hill? Concerns around that road taking heavy traffice as well. 5 | BS ts. How are you getting your material to build? Is it locally sourced or shipped? How are you sourcing your materials for construction? Are they locally Calendas ~ sourced or shipped from elsewhere? ic) Calls John Neptune (Unverified) 12:08 PM ray “Lived How do we request a recording? OneDrive (é) e Sue (Unverified) 12:09 PM SE Ss, Will electric lines be buried underground rather than having poles? ws @ Oliver Niles (External) 12:09 PM ON. WHO's Funding This Project? mC) Tyler Niles (Unverified) 12:11 PM TN_ _ ICFis only one of many sustainable and high insulated material. What about the roof? What about the airflow? Moisture Type a message yOot|bm 3:17 PM 3/24/2025 ir 7] < Q Search (Ctrl+E) ~ 2 USVI- Bureau c... AGS - @ xX " Join | Close @ ON. WHO's Funding [his Project? Chat fas] Tyler Niles (Unverified) 12:11 PM Teams TN_ ICF is only one of many sustainable and high insulated material. What about the roof? What about the airflow? Moisture - control? (A» @ Jeanene Swanson (External) 12:11PM Calls ee Flood zone is not as important as storm water drainage and runoff into lower lying areas. Please address. _ @ a C OneDrive Shenae Bradshaw (External) 12:11PM a SB__ Will these homes be open to veterans or seniors purchasing? Renesha (Unverified) 1 PM R__IsICF eligible for home insurance coverage in the US Virgin Island? ty (Unverified) 12:12 PM B How far away from current homeowner will these homes going to be and are you using road cue entry being used in Rosendahl? Chey Type a message yOoOt 3:18 PM 3/24/2025 ir 7] < Q Search (Ctrl+E) ~ 2 USVI- Bureau c... AGS - @ xX " Join | Close isidora pharoah (Guest) (Unverified) 12:13 PM 5 IP The access goes through my properity. What provision is being made to avoid flooding to my properity. since the gut is — ~ between my properity and yours. aS Calendar Jeanene Swanson (External) 12:13 PM Js_ Mold is rampant in Rosendahl. At above 500 feet elevation, as | believe | read, this is going to be a concern for buildings, even ~ concrete. Calls A» @® a —— Michael Raimer (Unverified) 12:13 PM \ MR. What is the impact of the Development's wastewater to out water well. We depend on the well. & oS DD ee (é) Susannah Lake (Unverified) 12:13 PM SL____ The project may not be affected by flood waters, but those living below the proposed project will be affected. c X But you will be adding problems to the current situation fied) 12:15 PM Type a message yOoOt 3:18 PM 3/24/2025 ir 7] < Q Search (Ctrl+E) ~ 2 USVI- Bureau c... AGS - @ xX " Join | Close IT Can you please share the email address we should use to request the meeting recording? (A cD) Michael Raimer (Unverified) 12:16 PM calls MR. Do your builders have experience with island topography and geography? Oo AN © a OneDrive oi Samuel 12:16 PM Edited | e KS Where would be the walking trail for this develop? in person question Company C @) Jeanene Swanson (External) 12:17 PM JS__ What residents have you spoke with on Gooseberry? Anecdotal consesus is not sufficient to address issues with “upgrading” this road. (a » @® Brian (Unverified) 12:17 PM BL Isn't this a public hearing? ~ Ck Type a message yOoOt 3:18 PM 3/24/2025 ir 7] < Q Search (Ctrl+E) ~ 2 USVI- Bureau c... AGS - @ xX oe Cy) Michael Raimer (Unverified) 12:17 PM 3 MR, Will there be and increased chance of mudslides, rockslides, flooding onto our property? 7 Burnett- Sma M | BS ee What about the availability of cisterns and WAPA? Will the WAPA power lines be installed underground, along with internet a © and cable services? Additionally, will solar panels be offered as an option for homes, or will they already be included as part of the energy-saving features for the homebuyer? r cali (é ao Cynthia Allen (Unverified) 12:18 PM OneDrive CA___ Did your presentation state that water storage will be placed in the run of the guts for emergency and other uses. Doesnt the 2 law prohibit development within 25 and 30 feet from the gut? How will DPNR address this matter? 1 @ Company C. Hannah Lake ernal) 12:18 PM ~ HL_ Who are the the investors/developers? @ Michael Raimer (Unverified) 12:18 PM MR. What septic system is being used; and has it been used on other parts of the island? @ Type a message yOoOt 3:18 PM 3/24/2025 ir 7] < Q Search (Ctrl+E) ~ 2 USVI- Bureau c... AGS - @ xX Activity @ jerified) 12:19 PM cot LP_ Why is the water waste runoff not being openly discussed & iC 19 PM Tyler Niles (Unverified) ™ The waste water tanks will be stored below ground WHERE? Calls © erified) 12:20 PM OneDrive LP_ With the solid volcanic rock on the land, how do they plan to store the tanks below surface? @ ” < é) | Company C. isidora pharoah (Guest) (Unverified) 12:21 PM IP How are you going handle the traffic with the single lane roads. Cynthia Allen (Unverified) 1 ca Pl irecdleatraree Sletarsoret le rarer Terararl tract Piedle raocrerdlewrsveonriocorete Dred ewesl everearcrarerdtardieertstererestt teers Type a message yOoOt 3:19 PM 3/24/2025 rf < Q Search (Ctrl+£) ~ USVI- Bureau c... AGS - a x " Join | Close @P IP How are you going handle the traffic with the single lane roads. Chat Oo HN @® 5 - Cynthia Allen (Unverified) 12:21 PM CAL Was a topo survey done and was the design considerate of soil retention to address this. Leonicia Percival-Mayberry es LPL what is the long term effect of the storage material being used for the tanks? me a a OneDrive Brian (Unverified) 12:23 PM Cc BL But we have multiple unfinished building projects that have stopped and are non functional. Company C. évee@ MR. What will be done to protect the neighboring property during the construction period? Flooding, runoff, soil displacement due to cutting down the trees M Raimer (Unverified) Type a message yOoOt 3:19 PM 3/24/2025 rf < Q Search (Ctrl+£) ~ USVI- Bureau c... AGS - a x Activity @ Hannah Lake eral) 12:26 PM Chat HL Is this a public hearing? If this is affecting us we need to be informed 5 Unverified) 12:27 PM wm KB. i cannot imagine 80 plus vehicles in the vally suounded by R 2 residences and exiting on Gooseberry Lane. Hannah Lake I) 12:28 PM HL Well who are you collaborating with? That's what we need to know dra Price Blyden (Unverified) 12:28 PM ao “i Unknown User 3/24, 2:19 PM OneDrive Why is the water waste runoff not being openly discussed @ It seemed that a review of submitted papers was needed Company C. M Raimer (Unverified) 12:28 PM aa MR. Concerns: well water contamination, noise pollution, safety, vandalism and trash affecting the family cemetery. Cynthia Allen (Unverified) 12: CA m Tyler Niles (Unverified TN_ Can we get a more detailed schedule breakdown? And the construction process? Where is the rest of the team? It's not just Type a message yOoOt 3:19 PM 3/24/2025 Activity S CA Chat ( 200 [cup] Teams TN_ BS Calendar MR. Calls ao OneDrive KM. @ Company ¢ LP. TN_ < Q. Search (Ctri+E) a x 2 USVI- Bureau c... AGS - = Close m Can we get a more detailed schedule breakdown? And the construction process? Where is the rest of the team? It's not just engineers involved in this process. M Raimer (Unv :29 PM Housing crisis—invest in rebuilding Donoe, Tutu highrise, Kirwin Terrace. Come again brother é3 Kelly Mattingly 7 ec) 80 units is TOO many! People who live near this valley like the peace and quiet. You plan to move 300+ people in a very small area. é ? Leonicia Percival-May ¢ al) 12:29 PM verified) 12:30 PM Why is the well on the land not addressed? Tyler Niles (Unverified) 12:30 PM The community needs more information in order to appropriately help. é29 tod dert (External) 12: yOQOt Type a message 3:19 PM 3/24/2025 Activity Chat TN. 200 - Ko) TD. Calls Lp ao OneDrive @ TD. Company C. ie) SL MR < Q [a] x 2 USVI- Bureau c... AGS - = Search (Ctrl+E) Close Tyler Niles (Unverified) 12:30 PM The community needs more information in order to appropriately help. é2 90 tod dert (External) 12:30 PM Have you named those programs so people can look up eligibility requirements? ia Percival-Mayberry What is to prevent polution to the land well? (sh cD) Troy Di y (External) 12:30 PM Cemetery Tamarind tree split h Lake (Unverified) 12:31 PM Will the price range be something the locals can afford, or do off-islanders already have their monies in the pot? = 12:31 PM ¢ évE@sB The former wife of Jeff Besos, from what | understand and read. is one of the investors. The problem here is that very rich and wealthy people do not invest in low income housing for local people unless they are philanthropist. | believe the goal, Michael Raimer (Unverified) yOQOt Type a message 3:19 PM 3/24/2025 ir 7] < Q Search (Ctrl+E) ~ 2 USVI- Bureau c... AGS - @ xX " Join | Close Activity Chat Michael Raimer (Unverified) 12:31 PM co MR. The former wife of Jeff Besos, from what | understand and read. is one of the investors. The problem here is that very rich and Teams ° wealthy people do not invest in low income housing for local people unless they are philanthropist. | believe the goal, =i 2 @® | ultimately, is to turn this property into commercial real estate through the process of gentrification. Gg Jeanene Swanson (External PM calls JS_ So, in absence of actual VI govt funding buyin right now—how can you ensure these will be by and for Virgin Islanders? Are there programs that can legally define “local"? How will you prevent resale at market value on second ownership (so, when the first buyer sells)? OneDrive 7. é3) ® Oliver Niles (External) 12:32 PM ¢ Company € ON_ What's to stop someone from buying a unit and selling it for double the price. How is that affordable hosing? i Hannah Lake (External HL, There are other areas on island in various stages of development. Why not address this before disrupting this area? Cynthia Allen (Unverified) CA_ will deed restrictions limit expansions to units reducing the expansion of occupancy count and unit count . What limits or Type a message yYyOBOt > ir 7] < Q Search (Ctrl+E) ~ 2 USVI- Bureau c... AGS - @ xX " Join | Close @ HL_ There are other areas on island in various stages of development. Why not address this before disrupting this area? (QO) Cynthia Allen (Unverified) 1 CA will deed restrictions limit expansions to units reducing the expansion of occupancy count and unit count . What limits or restricts this local trend. Michael Raimer (Unverified) 12: eo MR. Exactly1 __ John Neptune (Unverified) OneDrive JN_ Has your development already done a similar project in any tropical island in the last 20 years? ° O Company ¢ vel Unknown User 3/24/2 12:31 PM The former wife of Jeff Besos, from what | understand and read. is one of the investors. The problem here is that very rich and wealthy... This is why they're skating around the question. Type a message yOot|b> ir 7] < Q Search (Ctrl+E) ~ 2 USVI- Bureau c... AGS - @ xX " Join | Close Activity @ of the investors. The problem here is that very rich and wealthy... C This is why they're skating around the question. és ic) “ M Raimer (Unverified) 12 | | MR q There are several residents who came to the meeting room. This virtual setup caters to those who are not even on island. It is Calendar ~ difficult for those in the physical meeting to comment/question. cls ified) 12:34 PM LP_ OneDrive @ Jeanene Swanson (External) 12:36 PM momeanys Te Right—this is a one-sized session; no one asking a question can follow up on the developer's answers. Sean L.Krigger 12:37 PM %,; Good day. Question, although the project will be phased, will the road be built in full to allow alternative entrance and exit for construction equipment and other services? r (Unverified) 12:37 PM Type a message yYyOBOt > 3:20 PM 3/24/2025 < Q Search (Ctrl+E) -~ £ USVI- Bureau c... AGS = a X " Join | Close BS Good day. Question, although the project will be phased, will the road be built in full to allow alternative entrance and exit for construction equipment and other services? (Unverified) 12:37 PM Cc You mentioned needing the support of Virgin Islanders - What can the public do to support this development? @® Cynthia Allen (Unverified) 12:37 PM Calls CA_ can you provide a visual of the storm water facilities verified) 12:37 PM ry sa What are some ways for the community to support government involvement with this project? Company C. ~ < é ) cee Hannah Lake (E 12:38 PM HL_ Are the access points going to be gated? Will the proposed community be gated? | = iC Michael Raimer (Unverified) 12:38 PM MR. He wants to cut an access road right next to us. This will totally disrupt our family’s functions. We will be completely open to the public. My family is opposed to this; and we made that very clear with him. Type a message yOot|b> 3:20 PM 3/24/2025 ir 7] < Q Search (Ctrl+E) ~ 2 USVI- Bureau c... AGS - @ xX " Join | Close é Michael Raimer (Unverified) 12:38 PM #8 MR. He wants to cut an access road right next to us. This will totally disrupt our family’s functions. We will be completely open to - the public. My family is opposed to this; and we made that very clear with him. | FE Calendar Jason Budsan (Unverified) 12:38 PM 3B. will the roads to allow for water percolation Calls : @ lay John Neptune (Unverified) 12:40 PM OneDrive JN. Why not plan for future environmental changes in the next 20 years instead of the current situation? ° @® Company C. M Raimer (Unverified) MR_ Can there be another hearing inp person? This is ineffective Jeanene Swanson (External) 12:40 PM Js How will these comments be made as part of the file? Can the public see the comments—and transcribed verbal responses ‘ given today by the developer? © \@) Type a message yOot|b> 3:20 PM 3/24/2025 ir 7] < Q Search (Ctrl+E) ~ 2 USVI- Bureau c... AGS - @ xX " Join | Close nilda (Unverified) 12:41 PM It needs to have one bedroom one and half bath Ada accessible? Michael Raimer (Unverified) 12:41 PM MR Is it, at all, possible to hold another hearing? Calls a OneDrive G_ How will heavy machinery make it down an essentially single lane estate road without inconveniencing the more than 4 @ © residents that live on Gooseberry Ln? Company C. vy nee M Raimer (Unverified) 12:43 MR___ To DPNR: How do neighboring residence request and extension to your recommendation? ~ (@2) I Oliver Niles (External) 12:43 PM ON. | thought AC Development didn't have a price? @® \=/ Type a message yOoOt 3:20 PM 3/24/2025 ry < Q Search (Ctrl+E) ~ 2 USVI- Bureau c... AGS - a x fail ON, I thought AC Development didn't have a price? _. 2 : @é) BS but theirs a affordability matrix? Calendas é Jeanene Swanson (External) 12:45 PM os JS_ Cana comment be made as to what VI office approves or manages changes to roads? Ultimately, using Gooseberry as a phase lay - 1 access point is seriously flawed—road shape, condition, and many residences below and along this road who have only this OneDrive road to get out to Skyline. @ e X Company C. M Raimer (Unverified) MR. The well is downhill from the area and could reasonably be affected isidora pha (Unverified) 12:46 PM 1 IP___Isidora Pharoah fe) @ | would want to be notified when the cutting of the road is taking place, lEN Type a message yYyOOt bP 3:21 PM 3/24/2025 ry < Q Search (Ctrl+E) ~ 2 USVI- Bureau c... AGS - a x Activity e isluuré priaruan (oueSY (UnVvermeGy 1240 FIV IP Isidora Pharoah Chat ° 200 (Qo A 5 come | would want to be notified when the cutting of the road is taking place, G Michael Raimer (Unverified) 12:48 PM MR___ Can these homes withstand hurricane-gale winds? ~ TD @® | spoke with him. He admitted that he has no experience building in the Virgin Islands. (a> (@) @ Susannah Lake (Unverified) 12 Company C. SL_ Who gave ROW? (Unverified) 12:5 DD_ _ Has AC Developers ever been civilly sued for disagreement over land rights? \ ® \=/ M Raimer (Unveri MR_ There are several guys coming down from skyline. DPNR please pay close attention and consider the history of the guts in this Type a message %’OBoOt+ > 3:21 PM 3/24/2025 ir 7] < Q Search (Ctrl+E) ~ 2 USVI- Bureau c... AGS - @ xX " Join | Close @ DD. _ Has AC Developers ever been civilly sued for disagreement over land rights? fas] M Raimer (Unveri ) 12:52 PM Teams MR_ There are several guys coming down from skyline. DPNR please pay close attention and consider the history of the guts in this _ area. Building something of this scale given the topography is and ir i aS (a; *Guts calls é lay Michael Raimer (Unverified) 12:52 PM OneDrive MR. 400 @ Company C. Susannah Lake (Unverified) 12:54 PM -— Gabrielle (Unverifi G Will you be using residences on Gooseberry Ln as turnaround points? Or will you be able to enter/exit the access road without going down Gooseberry Ln? @ Hannah Lake (External: Type a message yOoOt 3:21 PM 3/24/2025 ir 7] < Q Search (Ctrl+E) ~ 2 USVI- Bureau c... AGS - @ xX " Join | Close @P G_ Will you be using residences on Gooseberry Ln as turnaround points? Or will you be able to enter/exit the access road without aa “ going down Gooseberry Ln? x & iC Hannah Lake (External: PM HL Don't even put that out there. No entry © Kelly Mattingly os KM) The neighborhood doesn't want R3 zoning in this area. Keep it R1 maybe R2. Build single family homes only. ay ~ (@3) “ Michael Raimer (Unverified) 12:57 PM ® MR___ The topography cannot support 80 units. Hurricane Hugo completely wiped out that hill; and it took years to recover. If you were around, look what happened to the Coconut Grove on Magens Bay. It's still recovering after all these years. 0@® Jeanene Swanson (External PM JS___ Theres literally no turnaround on Gooseberry. You have to turn into limited-space parking area of one sole resident at end of ~ road. 7 (©) Type a message yOoOt 3:21 PM 3/24/2025 ir 7] < Q Search (Ctrl+E) ~ 2 USVI- Bureau c... AGS - @ xX Activity @ JS___ There is literally no turnaround on Gooseberry. You have to turn into limited-space parking area of one sole resident at end of ~ road. Chat 200 (QO) a V 12:58 PM —_ @ This is not an R3 zoning project aS DENG ESAE m5 Kelly Mattingly 3/24/2025 12:56 PM The neighborhood doesn’t want R3 zoning in this area. Keep it R1 maybe R2. Build single family homes only. Calls a OneDrive lydia Tyson 12:59 PM bad ing | apologize. Can you tell me again what the price range for these homes are? Company C. =~ cD) aa Kelly Mattingly jal) 12:59 PM Kes Jozette Walker 3/24/2025 12:58 PM This is not an R3 zoning project this is a HIGH density project. Agsin neighborhood does not want this | (A» @® Type a message yOot|b> 3:21 PM 3/24/2025 ir 7] < Q Search (Ctrl+E) ~ 2 USVI- Bureau c... AGS - @ xX Activity @ Jeanene Swanson (External) 12:59 PM ‘Chat te This is a PAD on R2. It is supposed to follow adjacent/surrounding parcels’ density pattern: See: soe ~ 2019 USS. Virgin Islands Code cQ2 Title 29 - Public Planning and Development Teams Chapter 3 - Virgin Islands Zoning and Subdivision Law Subchapter | - Zoning Law 229. Development provisions Michael Raimer (Unverified) 1:00 PM Calls MR. Is there another access point? Please, ask him this question because there is another way. ‘ (sh fa @® Onedeve J Walker 1:01 PM hd €& Kelly Mattingly 3/24/2025 12:59 PM SE this is a HIGH density project. Agsin neighborhood does not want this It is not R3 and is allowed within the existing zone pending DPNR approvals across all Divisions (A» @® Sin Cobb/VI Source (Unverified) 1:02 PM (e) Unknown User 3/24/2025 12:31 PM 1 The former wife of Jeff Besos, from what | understand and read. is one of the investors. The problem here is that very rich and wealthy... Type a message yOoOt 3:22 PM 3/24/2025 rf < Q Search (Ctrl+€) ~ USVI- Bureau c... AGS - a x " Join | Close Activity @ Sian Cobb/VI Source (Unverified) 1:02 PM Chat ef Unknown User 3/24/2025 12:31 PM 3 The former wife of Jeff Besos, from what | understand and read. is one Teams of the investors. The problem here is that very rich and wealthy... a Hi -- no, she has given money to a nonprofit that the developers would like to partner with for affordable housing. a https://stthomassource.com/content/2025/03/06/public-hearing-march-24-on-proposed-80-unit-development-on-st- thomas/ G < é3 Calls Tyler Niles (Unverified) 1:02 PM . Ss TN___ If we are emphasizing sustainability, can we see any breakdown on net-zero, especially cradle to cradle plan? Are any local onsows © materials or sub contractors that will be joining this process? (dh >» @ (é2 Company C. Jeanene Swanson (External) 1:05 PM oo JS__ Howwill ICF homes be valued, real estate-wise, compared to all the surrounding properties’ poured concrete and a few wood homes? Any precedent? Hannah Lake 1:06 PM HL_ The current access point for phase 1 cannot tolerate heavy machinery. This is evident when WAPA , cement or water trucks access this road. Are you prepared to repair damage so that residents at the end of the road are able to exit. Ch Type a message yOot|b> 3:22 PM 3/24/2025 rf < Q Search (Ctrl+€) ~ USVI- Bureau c... AGS - a x " Join | Close eg \e9 Chat Hannah Lake ernal) 1:06 PM 200 HL_ The current access point for phase 1 cannot tolerate heavy machinery. This is evident when WAPA , cement or water trucks ww > access this road. Are you prepared to repair damage so that residents at the end of the road are able to exit. aS , on 7 Susannah Lake (Unverified) 1:08 PM Calendar SL_ Please answer this last question. & - Thanks. Calls Jeanene Swanson (External) 1:10 PM (a) OneDrive JS_ You can claim increased value—but it is always the market that determines the sale price. That question—comps to an ICF form from poured and wood homes—was not answered sufficiently. @ ‘Company C. Sandra Price Blyden (Unverified) 1:10 PM SB_ _ Donoe Projects was built on a high hill! Was that topography too high? We are not in St. Croix. We need homes, too. Susannah Lake (Unverified) 1:11 PM SL_ He who holds the purse calls the shots. Jeanene Swanson (External) 1:11 PM te Please share permit, construction plans, and timelines for Gooseberry Lane work. Perilous, at best. But residents know this. Type a message yYyOBOt > 3:22 PM 3/24/2025 A dx ir 7] < Q Search (Ctrl+E) ~ 2 USVI- Bureau c... AGS - @ xX Activity c SL He who holds the purse calls the shots. Chat le) 0. jeanene Swanso mal) 1:11 PM 5 Jeanene Swanson (External | Teams ee Please share permit, construction plans, and timelines for Gooseberry Lane work. Perilous, at best. But residents know this. aS Michael Raimer (Unverified) 1:11 PM Calendas MR I Jeanene Swanson 3/24/2025 1:10 PM Calls You can claim increased value—but it is always the market that determines the sale price. That question—comps to an ICF form fro... a OneDrive Absolutely. @ lydia Tyson 1:11 PM Company C AA Good luck!!! | see this as a great move once all the chips fall into place. | am interested in learning more. Toni (Unverified) 1:12 PM T__ Good luck to these Virgin Islanders on their endeavors for the community! ar Naii F. (Unverified) 1:12 PM 1 NF_ Good luck and thank you Type a message yOoOt 3:22 PM 3/24/2025 A dx ir 7] < Q Search (Ctrl+E) ~ 2 USVI- Bureau c... AGS - @ xX ® Activity eP Toni (Unverified) 1:12 PM Chat T_ Good luck to these Virgin Islanders on their endeavors for the community! 200 fo) (QO) @5 Naii F. (Unverified) 1:12 PM NF_ Good luck and thank you 12PM_ Keshoi Samui 1:13PM Meeting CCZP0003-25 virtual public hearing Monday, March 24, 2025 1 te Content =| Transcript a=) Attendance =| Agenda and notes Jeanene Swanson (External) 1:13 PM Js We need homes! We need efficient homes! | get it. But this location and high density pattern is not the way. Thank you! é QQ 1:55PM = Meeting started 1 Type a message yOoOt @ dx tay _ 322PM 3/24/2025