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benefit: his assessed value cut by one-half before the tax is computed; and one valued at <br /> $800,000 would receive only half the benefit: his assessed value cut by one-quarter. <br /> I offer this amendment in the spirit of the graduated RE tax measure being floated elsewhere to <br /> assist poorer residents put at risk by rising valuations. So I think that the upper limit of $200,000 <br /> should be set consistently with that other measure. <br /> I expect that my upcoming "farm dwelling" will be assessed at over $one million, so I'd be caught <br /> by this amendment. My home will be built on a 30-acre parcel zoned A10. My reaction would <br /> probably to subdivide it into a 10-acre homesite with full homeowner benefits, plus a 20-acre <br /> parcel with ag benefits. Other farmers with big houses will probably do the same. <br /> If it were possible to subdivide my 30 acres into a 1-acre homesite surrounded by a 29-acre ag <br /> parcel, the intent of my amendment would be subverted. Which brings me to my final point: <br /> Everyone's attempt at fairness will come to naught unless the planning people hold firm. FEWER <br /> ZONING VARIANCES PLEASE! <br /> Thanks and regards, <br /> Tom <br /> <br /> Tom Burton <br /> <br /> 808.640.4571 <br /> <br /> P O Box 232, Hakalau HI 96710-0232 <br /> <br />