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Mr. Christopher Yuen May 23, 2001 - 01 A-252 Page 5 1996 and the Liberty House in 1998. QLT will conduct another Traffic Monitoring Study shortly after the completion of the HPM "Builder's Express" project and in conjunction with the recently completed Makalapua Stadium Cinemas at Makalapua Center. In total, QLT has expended over $7.5 million in Trust funds for the completion of area roadways. These roadways are now part of the overall roadway network in the Kailua-Kona area and within the project area. QLT's completion of Karnakaeha Ave., Makala Blvd. and Luhia Street have created bypass routes both mauka and makai of the Queen Kaahumanu HighwayPalani Road intersection, thereby relieving congestion along the highway near Palani Road. As demonstrated over the past 10 years with its commitment of funds for infrastructure development, QLT is committed to providing its fair share to improve regional traffic conditions and will continue to do so with this rezoning application. "Makala Boulevard (2010) widening must include:" • "Provisions for a double left turn onto Northbound Queen Kaahumanu Highway, especially needed if Queen Kaahumanu Highway has not been widened. There should be a six-foot buffer (painted or physical median) separating left turning traffic from oncoming traffic." A second left turn lane onto northbound Queen Kaahumanu Highway was recognized within the Traffic Impact Study as a beneficial mitigation of traffic conditions in 2020 (coinciding with Phase 2 development). QLT can comply with this requirement, but recommends that the second left turn lane only he opened after Queen Kaahumanu Highway is widened by the State from its present two-way two lane configuration to its ultimate two- way four lane configuration. This will ensure that two traffic lanes on northbound QKH are available to receive two lanes of traffic turning left from Makala Blvd. onto the highway. QLT has worked with DOT on a good faith basis on the sale of Trust land for the State's widening project and will continue to do so in the future. • "Adequate left turn storage on the makai bound approach to Luhia Street." The applicant will comply and will review any proposed improvements to Luhia Street with the County's Department of Public Works.