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<br /> The proposed F-2 Amendment of the General Plan should be DELETED. Page 1 of 1 <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Murashige, Laura <br /> <br /> From: Janice Palma-Glennie [palmtree7@earthlink.net] <br /> Sent: Sunday, July 30, 2006 10:31 PM <br /> To: county council testimony; Pilago, K. Angel; Isbell, Virginia <br /> <br /> Subject: The proposed F-2 Amendment of the General Plan should be DELETED. <br /> Importance: High <br /> <br /> To: Councilman Angel Pilago, Planning Committee Chairman and Hawaii County Council <br /> Re: Testimony regarding General Plan amendment, Interim amendment F-2, Kealakekua Bay <br /> Aloha Committee Chairman Pilago and County Council, <br /> <br /> I am writing to ask that the General Plan Interim Amendment on F-2 be deleted in order to <br /> protect Kealakekua Bay and that area's Marine Life Conservation District. This amendment would open the door to <br /> rezoning and sub-dividing of lots, enabling applications for density o1% acre lots instead <br /> of the minimum 2 acres now in effect for these almost 100 acres above the Bay. <br /> If F-2 is enacted, adverse impacts to the bay would result due to higher density development <br /> in this most stunning and precious environment. No methods currently exist to adequately <br /> monitor Non-Point Source Pollution and Cumulative Secondary Impacts of ongoing piecemeal <br /> development. The F-2 Amendment has no provisions for a comprehensive, proactive, integrated <br /> plan to protect Kealakekua Bay. Higher density, non-agricultural development will ensue. <br /> The Hawaii County General Plan mandates protecting our Natural Resources. The coral reef, <br /> water quality, and marine ecosystems deserve the highest protection and are the basis upon <br /> which indigenous people - and all residents of Hawaii - depend for sustenance and a decent <br /> quality of life. Proposing Land Use policies, like the F-2 amendment that can undermine <br /> effective long-term protection for our coastal resources, is not adhering to the mandates and <br /> spirit of the General Plan. <br /> The proposed F-2 Amendment should be DELETED. <br /> Kealakekua Bay and Marine Life Conservation District should be PROTECTED. <br /> Mahalo for your attention to my views on this serious matter. <br /> Best regards, <br /> Janice Palma-Glennie <br /> PO Box 4849 <br /> Kailua-Kona, HI 96745 Ord C <br /> GJ r^r <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> rV <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Comm. No. <br /> Ref. To? <br /> Ref. Date UL 3 1 2006 <br /> <br /> <br /> 7/31/2006 <br />