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<br /> Page 1 of 3 <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Bevanmarquez, Jean <br /> <br /> From: Murashige, Laura <br /> Sent: Wednesday, July 19, 2006 8:12 AM <br /> To: Bevanmarquez, Jean <br /> <br /> Subject: FW: Resolution 381-06 <br /> <br /> -----Original Message----- <br /> From: Paul Dolnick [mailto:pauldolnickre@yahoo.com] <br /> Sent: Monday, July 17, 2006 4:00 PM <br /> To: counciltestimony@co.hawaii.hi.us <br /> Subject: Resolution 381-06 <br /> The resolution to place a moratorium on rezoning applications in certain districts of the <br /> <br /> island is well intentioned, but questionably appropriate. <br /> <br /> I have read inaccurate testimony that states: "There is NO evidence from the many <br /> mainland communities that have tried to stop growth with Moratoriums that <br /> suggest they have had any of the desired impacts and they have generally led <br /> only to housing shortages and price increases." <br /> <br /> In fact, communities that have intelligently planned for growth, using moratoriums <br /> to give them some time to finalize their plans, have prospered. Sebastapol in <br /> California is an example of a community beset with a drying aquifer that has <br /> resulted from the large growth of wineries in the area. Speak with their city <br /> council and Mayor. <br /> <br /> I have written Governor Lingle and Representative Takamine on several occasions <br /> indicating that the problem that all communities face is local control for zoning and <br /> construction permits and State control over funding for roadways and large <br /> infrastructure. What is true about mainland style development is to "pave <br /> paradise and put up a parking lot" and not address the infrastructure first. <br /> <br /> If the County (Mayor Kim and the Council), and the State (Governor Lingle and the <br /> State legislators) can cooperate in a manner never before attempted, and agree <br /> upon the General Plan, then perhaps the island can enjoy an infrastructure <br /> designed for the growth. <br /> <br /> I grew up in a valley that was known for its orchards - cherries, apricots, peaches. <br /> I saw what a propitious economy and lack of "quality of life" community planning <br /> achieved when thousand of acres were cemented overnight. When freeway travel <br /> of 1 mile took 10 minutes, or commutes became 3 hours, it was too late to <br /> improve the community plan. It had been paved and built upon. <br /> <br /> This island is precious. I believe that people move here because of this fact. I do <br /> not believe that anyone enjoys overcrowding. Face the fact that we have a finite <br /> <br /> amount of infrastructure to support a burgeoning growth. It is untenable a d <br /> Comm. No. <br /> 1 <br /> 7/19/2006 Ref. To. erra»'t'e vriN ~ <br /> Vzef. Uo`e = <br />