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<br /> 12/30/2004 14:26 FAX 3102961590 THREE D r~J002/003 <br /> 3D INVESTMENTS,LLC <br /> 433 IVorth Camden Drive, Suite 900 <br /> Beverly Hills, California 90210 <br /> Tel.: (310) 276-1290; Fax: (310) 276-1590 <br /> December 3Q 2004 <br /> Mr. Peter Hoffman, Co-chairperson <br /> Mr. Angel Pilago, Co-chairperson <br /> Planning Committee <br /> Hawaii County Council <br /> 25 Auptmi Street <br /> Hilo, Hawaii 96720 <br /> Re: Written Testimon}~ Objecting to the adoption of LUPAG Amendments I-3, <br /> I-4 and I-5; Bill ] 63 for an Ordinance Adopting the County of Hawaii <br /> General Plan and Repealing Ordinance No. 89-142; TMK No. 9-2-1: 72 <br /> and 75; Consisting; of 16,456.547 acres and 3,127.950 acres in Kahuku, <br /> District of Ka'u, L<land, County and State of Hawaii <br /> Dear Co-chairpersons Hoffman a~td Pilago & Committee Members: <br /> We are the owners of the above-referenced property. Over the past twelve months, ottr <br /> family-owned company, 3D Invfstments, LLC, through its local subsidiaries, acquired <br /> these lands along the coastline ne:az Pohue Bay because we believe that the property has <br /> the potential to provide a unique visitor experience in a low impact and culturally <br /> sensitive retreat resort. It is father our intent to incorporate coastal preservation, <br /> recreational and employment oFportunities for the people of this community in our <br /> development. <br /> We believe that the current land use designations on the LUPAG map for this property <br /> should not be changed. The General Plan is a long-range planning tool that sets out the <br /> County's vision for the future of i he island of Hawaii. The establishment of a resort here <br /> remains a viable option for this property - an option that will attract substantial <br /> investment, construct much-needed in&astructure, replace the many jobs lost in the <br /> exodus of plantation agriculture, provide sound management for the azea's natural and <br /> cultural resources, enhance tax re~~enues and stimulate economic development in a region <br /> that has received less than its fair share of all of these. <br /> The Hawaiian Riviera resort project, previously proposed for the azea by its former <br /> owners, was not a realistic or appropriate development for the property. However, the <br /> thoughtfulness, consideration and courage that guided the vision resulting in the current <br /> General Plan should not be disre;azded. This designation was also the primary reason <br /> <br />