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yyMtY^Of ry • t~~iLg Harry Kim Dixie Kaetsu Mayor • Managing Director o;•d:+`~ Barbara Kossow Deputy Managing Director ct~ouutp of ~abnai`i 25 A°puni 5[ae[, Room 215 • I lilo, Hawaii 96720-4252 • (808) 961-821 I • Fos (808) 961-6553 KONA_ 75-5706 Kuakini Highway, Suite 103 • Kailua-Kona, Hawaii 96740 (808)329-5226 Fax (808)326-5663 April 13, 2006 The Honorable Stacy Higa, Chairperson, and _ Members of the Hawaii County Council 25 Aupuni Street Hilo, Hawaii 96720 Re: Bill Nos. 226 and 227 Lava Kuakini, LLC Dear Chairperson Higa and Council Members: It is understood by this administration the valid and tremendous concerns of all regarding the traffic situation in Kona. We recognize this concern as the primary reason for nonsupport of this project by residents. This correspondence will address that concern and other reasons why this project is strongly supported by the administration. the reasons for support are as follows: 1. The developer has committed that a minimum of 50% of the units will be sold in the affordable range. As we know, the requirements for affordable units for new rezonings is 20°/n. In discussions with this developer, it was clear from the onset that the major incentive of these individuals was to respond to the appeal made to developers to be partners in resolving the housing crisis of this island. It has been obviously clear in discussions with this developer that they are aware of the involvement of developers as partners in addressing the housing crisis and the importance of this involvement. This developer is sincerely trying to do whatever possible to provide housing to people of this island and attempting to be part of the efforts of providing housing. 2. The location of the project is consistent with the placement of homes for people in close proximity to where they work, play, go to school, and shop. In past planning, we have developed a community where our dependency on vehicles for almost everything has created tremendous problems for roads and highways. This project will be located in an area where the amenities of community living are but a short distance from where people will live. Comm. No. ~ Ref. To: °r'~`"'~`*'-- i2;;f. Lat^ Hawaii County is an equal opportunity provider and employer.