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l~elelle lZOI'ei'ts®Il 3g Austin Ave. fan Anselgno, CA 94960 Phone (415) 457-`703 Fax (415) 457-6174 e-mail helie4uGearthlink.net Mayor Harry Kim 25 Aupuni Street Hilo, HI 96720 Dear Mayor Kim... I have just been informed about development plans for Keopuka. I was born and raised in Hawaii. Now a resident of California, I am a frequent visitor to the Big Island. I believe that this area needs to be protected from major developments and urge you see that it is placed into Conservation on the State of Hawaii's Land Use District Boundary Maps. I strongly support the Hawaii County Planning Department's conservation designation for these coastal lands at Kealakakua Bay as noted in the Hawaii County General Plan. Developments such as this would destroy the very essence of that ~rvhich makes the Big Island so special to residents and visitors alike. It will pollute the water and air quality of this pristine and wild region and desecrate the cultural legacy of the area by destroying many archaeological sites. Once pristine lands will be paved over forever adding all the problems that come with development, increased traffic, pollution of land and water, destruction of wildlife habitats. Do not permit outside developers to overrun our land and create suburbs that destroy the very nature of our islands. Kealakekua should remain as it is in perpetuity. This development does not represent a permitted use of this unique area. I would request that you share my opinion with the Hawaii County Planning Director as well as members of the County Council. You are personally in a position to help preserve this land as it is and should always remain. I urge you to use your position wisely and help Hawaii to remain as it is and always should be. Sinc rely, - ~ - ~ Helene obertson c~~<_/