Laserfiche WebLink
allow development and additional housing construction in the face of an <br /> inadequate supply of water? <br /> Proposed Solutions: <br /> 1. Require more wells before approving more development. <br /> <br /> 2. Reduce the density requested in the application to one, which can be <br /> better supported by the existing infrastructure, e.g. water and roads for <br /> access and egress, especially if needed for emergency response or <br /> evacuation. <br /> Storm drainage <br /> Problem: <br /> The northern boundary of the site is a water channel to accommodate <br /> run-offs from major storms. Since we are in the sixth year of a drought, <br /> there has not any recent flooding in the area and we are now complacent <br /> to the possibility of. such an event. When the next big storm hits Kona <br /> and floods the newly built houses, who will be liable? The builder, the <br /> county or the tax payers? <br /> Solution: <br /> 1. The request to rezone should be denied due to the potential of future <br /> flooding in the area. <br /> 2. If the county council is determined to approve this application, the <br /> density of the rezoning should be decreased to avoid building close to the <br /> water channel. <br /> In conclusion, it can be said that there is little general disagreement with the <br /> assertion that Kailua Kona is fast becoming an area of urban blight. This is <br /> evidenced by traffic congestion and pollution resulting from miles of idling <br /> cars, increased driver frustration and road rage as well as incidents of <br /> aggressive and reckless driving behavior which are becoming common. <br /> Anyone, in doubt of this observation is invited to take a drive in the area, <br /> especially on Queen Ka'ahumanu Highway, Kuikini, or The Mamalhoa <br /> Highway on any weekday early morning or afternoon.. <br /> <br />