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OCT-31-2005 ll~ac FROM'HIEDB 2~8 96e, 6792 ?C:8©8 9E1 '~3?1~' -'.~.7i~L'f9'- (3) The agricultural tourism operation shall have a maximum of 30,000 visitors annually: (5) The total area of spaces, including covered decks, lanais, tents ur canopies. and gazeboes, whether newly constructed or within existing structures, to be utilized principally for the agricultural tourism activity shall not exceed 1,000 square feet; The objection to language in this pazagraph is "adjacent farmers frequently farm parcels that arc not adjacent to each other and should not be penalized far that. ('n Incidental sales of non-agricttltuxal promotional items, iucluding but limited to, coffee mugs, tee shirts, etc. shall he permitted provided; (A) The items are specifically promotional to the site's agricultural activitiwv and/or products. Agricultural tourism in the A,FA,lA, and RA districts shall not include weddings, parties, restaurants, schools; catered events, or overnight accommodations, unless allowed b}'special permit; The above sections are too restrictive and should not be addressed m the permitting process except for the comments in Section (6). Each a€xiculturaJ tourism opportunity' has unique qualities for residents and visitors alike to egjoy, and should not be categorized into "one-size-fits-all" manner, an extremely limiting process. All of the language highlighted in these sections. limit the experienor• and the viability of a baainess venture. Entrepreneurship is to he encouraged in the County of Iiawaiti, this proposed ordinance ]units job creationSor these naeded emerging industries. Plcasc reconsider the complete Bill 148 to be regarded and used as a tool [o encourabe diversification and cntreprcncurship for those that wish to create or expand afmicultural activities. Yours cincErCly ~ ~,i , Mark McCruffie F_xecutivc Director Hawaii Island Economic Development Board Cc: Chriswpher 1. Yuen, Planning Director, County of Flawai'i