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We are to be conscientious stewards of this land, not to allow the <br /> thought of big money and so-called convenience to overwhelm our <br /> rational thought. Can't we learn to categorize and place industrial <br /> buildings, like mini storage, high-density housing, shopping malls <br /> and other eyesores in the same areas, leaving the pristine and open <br /> spaces with less developmental impacts? Can't we require <br /> <br /> buildings that are pleasant and culturally and visually appropriate <br /> to the island. Can't we require landscaping to hide the eyesores we <br /> have already allowed to exist? Industrial belongs in industrial <br /> areas, high density and non-resort type hotels belong somewhere <br /> other than the beach, and shopping malls where we don't have to <br /> look at them as we gaze at the coastline. And, of course, roads and <br /> infrastructure belong in Kona. One day, it will be too late and your <br /> children will wonder about the choices you made here tonight and <br /> will not understand your propensity to continue to urbanize in <br /> locations that were never meant for it. The planning commission is <br /> supposed to be planning for the future, not chasing the buck. After <br /> all who came to this sacred island of Hawaii Nei to live like they <br /> are still on the mainland. <br /> In closing, please don't allow this abuse to continue. Help us to <br /> <br /> plan for the future and protect this place. <br /> <br />