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Page 1 of 1 <br /> Murashige, Laura <br /> From: GeoMikeS@att.net <br /> Sent: Saturday, March 18, 2006 6:22 AM <br /> To: counciltestimony@co.hawaii.hi.us <br /> Cc: Pilago, K. Angel <br /> Subject: Council meeting March 22 Bill 123 <br /> 1 am unable to attend the County Council meeting in Kona this March 22 and would like the following <br /> <br /> to be entered into the record. <br /> f ask that the County Council vote NO on Rill 123, rezoning of KPC Villages. <br /> I am not against development or progress but I am a firm believer in putting the horse properly before <br /> the cart. "Fhc reasons for requesting this vote are sevcrai. <br /> First, I believe inadequate information and studies have been presented on the impact of this higher <br /> density development at or near a critical road junction of Walua Road and Ali'i Drive and how that <br /> impact will be dealt with. For example, donating land liar road construction is not an adequate offer if <br /> the land is not owned by the developer or the County must condemn and pay for construction. <br /> Second, there is a `sense" of the State I,cgislature and the County Council at this time to reconsider <br /> zoning definitions and the impact fee to be charged per residential unit. All proposals should he delayed <br /> for a reasonable time antil there arc hearings and a volt on the changes. <br /> ~fhird, with the revenue surplus at this time and projection for it to continue for several years, there is no <br /> need for the Council to rapidly approve developments simply to increase the tax base of the County. <br /> Prudence and common sense need to prevail at this time. Lmpact on infrastructure and resolution of the <br /> negative impacts should be addressed in every rezoning and development request with absolute <br /> proposals, costs, and commitments provided. <br /> This request to vote NO here follows a simple axiom that should be applied to all considerations <br /> undertaken by the County Council If the tax base of the development is inadequate to address the <br /> infrastructure needed, including county services, then the developer should contribute to make up the <br /> difference or the request for development denied. <br /> Sincerely, <br /> Michael Reimer <br /> GeoMikeSr"d~atLnet <br /> Kailua-Kona <br /> Comm. No. 1 • 3 <br /> Ref. To: pM~~f <br /> Re#. Uate <br /> 3/20/2006 <br /> <br />