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RECEIVED <br /> ( ,,,,a lac <br /> Date___ 7/Ply-------------.-. <br /> County Council <br /> • -, <br /> Sherri, r �3rackn. <br /> P.O. Box 223 <br /> Kailraa-Kono,x Ta;Li(.7 ii S'6745 <br /> Phone 808-334-1521 Fax SO8-3.7,9-3017 jbkslb@kona.net _ <br /> August 17, 1998 <br /> To: Council\Iember Dominic Ya2or:g <br /> Re.: Proposed Sign Ordinance Revisions, Bill No 280 <br /> Mr. Yasong. <br /> I realize this is a very late communication. but I would appreciate it if you could distribute this to <br /> the council members as you can, for consideration by the Public Works Committee. <br /> Writing as a private citizen. and not representing any organization-. I wanted to make my views <br /> known. Rather than deal with specific items \v hin the proposal. what I really want to do is <br /> express my overall views of"the big picture.- <br /> Whether one is a relative newcomer or a lifelong resident of the Big Island. one has to appreciate <br /> the main attributes of our lovely island--its :still relativol:• unspoiled atmosphere and its natural <br /> beauty. In dealing with the changes in the sign ordinance. one can get bogged down in the details. <br /> I urge all council members to stand back and consid r w;lit'.ve are trying to do, which I believe is <br /> help keep our island one of beauty and tranquillity. which °..•ill not only be aesthetically pleasing to <br /> residents, but help attract visitors and their dollars to the island. <br /> This summer I traveled to Alaska. which I understand strtrasles with many of the same issues <br /> relative to small businesses and tourism as we do I !=r.ruck by how sign-free and clutter-free <br /> their countryside was. I urge the council members so remember what the overall objective is. <br /> Other cities and states have struggled with these issues: have no doubt that we can work through <br /> she struggle in a way that preserves our scenic beauty. lets us all live in a clutter-free environment. <br /> and still provides businesses with a means to com_:min_c._°.e in a tasteful and effective manner with <br /> potential customers. <br /> Thanks to you and the other mem e.rs of the council Hr ••'o rr consideration. <br /> Sincerely. <br /> Si..cvris .!. 0t44 .ep <br /> cc: Council Members Joseph Reynolds. Cu:-is Tyler <br /> Ne, 154. S� <br /> Idle Ne. (ICC/ADV. <br /> Ref. Tot Presented P W PC <br /> Ref. Date_ <br /> Ai1G 1 8 1998 <br />