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<br /> ' Honorable Councilman Dominic Yagong <br /> Page 2 <br /> May 28, 1997 <br /> 4. The approval of such a use on County property, if any, should be allowed to everyone <br /> and not on a case to case basis. While the proposal may have merit, the petitioner <br /> should consider bringing this issue to other civic and community organizations as well <br /> as to the County Council to perhaps agree to closing Alii Drive during the evening <br /> hours to allow all businesses to utilize Alii Drive right-of--way as an outdoor pedestrian <br /> mall. This would be a fair way in assisting the business sector and the community at <br /> large. The Commission noted that the closures of Alii Drive from Palani Road to <br /> Hualalai Road for the King Kamehameha week celebrations, Kona Coffee Festival, <br /> International Billfish Tournament, Ironman Triathalon, Destination Kona's annual <br /> Block Party, and other events all have had the approval of the County Council and all <br /> have been very successful and beneficial to the community and business sector of <br /> Kailua Village. <br /> We concur with the Commission's recommendation. <br /> In our discussion with the Department of Public Works, they have also indicated that they will <br /> be transmitting a memorandum to you with an unfavorable recommendation on the sidewalk <br /> use application. <br /> Should you have any questions, please feel welcome to contact Royden Yamasato of my staff <br /> at 327-3510. <br /> Si cerely, <br /> ~~v~l <br /> VIRGI AGO STEIN <br /> Planning Directo <br /> RHY:rld <br /> a:Ucvdc\yagong.ltr <br /> xc: Moustafa Mohammed, Basil's Restaurant <br /> West Hawaii Office <br /> <br />