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Communication 687 Bill 224 Page 6 of 12 A public hearing was held on April 26, 2006 at the Kealakehe High School Cafeteria at 6:00 p.m. A presentation describing the project was given by applicant Guido Giacometti, and Michael Reihm, chief architect. Rockne Freitas, chancellor, provided an update as to the status of negotiations with applicant. The Chancellor noted that the MOU was renewed twice and although there is no formal agreement between the university and applicant, they are engaged in ongoing discussions. Members of the public that provided testimon were: • Joel Gimpel -Kona Traffic Safety Committee (oppose) Urged to proceed slowly with this application. • Lawrence Johnson (oppose) Put on hold until north connector road completed. • Jerry Schneyer(oppose) • Andrew Archibald (oppose) • Earl Gaspar, lot owner in Makalei Estates (support) • Harold Murata (neither supports or opposes) • Rick Vidgen (support) • Lonnie (last name unknown) -delay until CDP finalized; delay until UH decides location of college and funding; deny application until appropriate mauka/makai connector route established; defer until determination is made regarding connection with Queen Ka`ahumanu Highway. • Steve Snyder (oppose) • Terry Dunlap (support) • Frank Lajinis (no comment) • Ken Mylar (support) willing to meet with parties to offer north/south connector through his property. • Steve Herbert -provided comments regarding attributes of project. • Curtis Tyler -provisionally supports project • Lionel Kutner (supports) • Dan Olson -would support if applicant aligns mauka/makai road with airport intersection and questioned whether 200 affordable units will support 1,841 jobs. Mr. Giacometti stated that number of jobs included other jobs relating to the University. As for noise from the proposed motor sports project, an informal study was done but he doesn't have final answers. Council Vice Chair Virginia Isbell wants to see a noise study done and Mr. Giacometti stated their EIS included airport construction noise and a buffer with Highway 19 is being proposed. • Jake Jacobs (oppose) • Ross Fulmer (support) • Janice Palma-Glennie (oppose) • Walter Kunitake (support) • Marjorie Erway -urges delay until CDP complete and adopted by Ordinance. • Mr. Archibald -noted developer's adjustments regarding water plant, connector roads and university. • Josephine Keliipio - (oppose) • Mrs. Reihm - (support) • Andrew Tamasese (support) • Bill Brooks -supports council continue working with the developer • Sally Ruyn -public schools (elementary school unit lacking) • Sheryl King - (neither support or oppose) PC REPORT N0.73