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3 already at capacity. Furthermore, the Suffolk TIAR did not anticipate the service and delivery vehicles that will be entering and leaving the adjoining commercial complex proposed by Puaa Development. 3. Trip Leneth Reduction We understand and recognize that the proposed developments will somewhat reduce trip length for area residents to and from commercial and office uses, but they will, nevertheless, add significantly to the already congested traffic on Rte l l and Kuakini Hwy. 4. Other Safety Issues We are concerned that speeding on the 60-foot wide mauka-makai road to be constructed connecting Rte 11 and Kuakini Hwy will raise safety problems, especially as it traverses Suffolk Development's proposed 250-unit housing project. 5. Affordable Housine We appreciate that Suffolk proposes to provide much-needed rental housing in the Kailua-Kona area. Nothing in the application, however, describes the affordability of the rents to be charged. Because the shortage of affordable housing for low-income workers in the Kailua-Kona area contributes greatly to our traffic congestion, we urge that you require the developer to designate a substantial percentage (at least 30%) of the units on site for law-income households, that "in lieu of 'fees not be permitted, and that the developer also comply with other requirements for affordable housing that are in effect when construction begins. [n view of the above concerns, and of the Mayor's opposition to commercial development where supporting infrastructure is already operating at capacity, we urge that you carefully evaluate these traffic-related considerations and apparent shortcomings of the Puaa TIAR, and consider the following suggestions: I. Delay both projects until regional plans are in place. 2. Prohibit occupancy until the Pualani Estates/Rte 11 intersection is signalized and channelized; 3. Require Puaa Development to provide right-turn deceleration lanes from Rte 1 I into both access driveways, and aright-turn acceleration lane from the right- in/right-out driveway;