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<br /> > cooperatively to find effective solutions. Those stakeholders are the <br /> <br /> > residents of West Hawaii, the County, and the developers themselves. <br /> <br /> > As Council members, we have a responsibility to the community at large. <br /> <br /> > Development should not be approved when it impacts the general public and <br /> <br /> > diminishes the quality of life of our community. On the other hand, we do <br /> <br /> > not expect developers to build all roads and correct all infrastructure <br /> <br /> > needs by themselves. <br /> <br /> > On the 21st of March, the County Council's Planning Committee will meet at <br /> <br /> > the Sheraton Keauhou Resort and begin discussions on the Palamanui <br /> <br /> > (Hiluhilu) Development. This proposed project is an 855 unit development <br /> <br /> > located about one mile north of the airport and mauka of Queen Ka'ahumanu <br /> <br /> > Highway. The application has some worthwhile features such as the <br /> <br /> > creation <br /> <br /> > of a new University for West Hawaii. However, we must balance increased <br /> <br /> > traffic impacts and additional infrastructure deficits. At this time we <br /> > need more public notice and public communication. <br /> > Planning Committee Chairperson, K. Angel Pilago, and Vice-Chair Pete <br /> > Hoffmann request that the public, and especially West Hawaii residents, <br /> > know about and follow the progress of these discussions closely. Public <br /> > participation and testimony on this and other planning issues are vital to <br /> > us. We stand ready to listen and respond to your recommendations and <br /> > statements. <br /> > It is imperative that all Council members receive public testimony <br /> > on this issue. Although many people express a general cynicism that the <br /> > Council won't listen to public comments, we urge everyone to assertive and <br /> > responsible involvement. <br /> > For further information, call the Council offices in Kona at 327-3642 and <br /> > Waimea office at 887-2043. <br /> > We urge you to come to the meeting in Kona and give public testimony on <br /> > this <br /> > proposed development. <br /> > March 21, 2006 <br /> > 2:30 PM <br /> > Committee on Planning <br /> > Sheraton Keauhou (Old Kona Surt ) <br /> > For people who cannot attend, but would like to provide testimony. <br /> > Please email to: <br /> > counciltestimony@co.hawaii.hi.us <mailto:counciltestimony@co.hawaii.hi.us> <br /> > cc to. <br /> > kapilago@co.hawaii.hi.us <mailto:kapilago@co.hawaii.hi.us> <br /> > or FAX to: <br /> > 961-8912 and <br /> > 329-4786 <br /> > Mahalo a nui loa. We appreciate your support! <br /> > Angel <br /> > Karen <br /> > Maile <br /> > Karen <br /> > Karen Eoff, Aide to <br /> > Councilman K. Angel Pilago <br /> > District 8, North Kona <br /> > 808-327-3642 <br /> > www angelcouncil.org <br /> z <br /> <br />