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BK;~N <br /> BAKER, KEEI\ER & NAHRA LLP <br /> ATTORNEYS <br /> ,lanuary 3, 2005 <br /> Via E-Mail: Itorigne@CO.HAWAILHI. US <br /> Ivan Torigoe, Esq. <br /> Office of County Corporation Counsel <br /> Counly of Hawaii <br /> Ifilo Lagoon Cen[er <br /> Suite 235 <br /> Hila, HI 96720 <br /> Vin F.-Mail: BJTodd@CO.HAWAILHI.US <br /> Bobby Jean Liethead-Todd, Esq. <br /> Office of County Corporation Counsel <br /> County of Hawaii <br /> ililo Lagoon Center <br /> Sui[e 235 <br /> Hilo, HI 96720 <br /> RE: Hokuli'a and the General Plan Revision <br /> Dear Ms. Liethead-Todd and Mr. Torigoe: <br /> This law firm represents 96 of the approximately 155 individuals and families that have <br /> purchased lots in the Hokuli'a project (hereinafter, the "Hokuli'a Lot Owners). Our clients purchased <br /> lots in aCounty-approved subdivision with the understanding that if 20% or more of their property was <br /> used for income-producing agricultural purposes, in accordance with the County-approved development <br /> plan, that they could build a home on their lots. it was always their understanding that the use of the <br /> <br /> property was not to be completely agricultural but in accordance with both the entitlements granted by <br /> Hawaii County and the Development Agreement between 1250 Oceanside Partners and the County <br /> (hereinafter "Development Agreement"). Now, the County has before it a draft General Plan that <br /> would change the rules of the game well after the cards have been dealt. Our clients cannot ignore this <br /> serious threat to their interests. <br /> Because many members of the current County Council took their seats only last month, our <br /> clients have not had the opportunity to present their serious concerns to the current County Council. We <br /> <br /> -I A list of our clients is appended hereto as Exhibit 1. <br /> 9FI JOSS-!1001 <br /> G33 West Fifth Street, 54`" FLuor, Los Angeles, Calitumia 90071-2005 "Pelephone: 213. 241.0900 Facsimile: 213.241. 0990 <br /> www.bknlawyeracom <br /> <br />