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Communication No. 964 Bill 309 Page 2 of 15 asked that the Planning Commission defer action on this proposed amendment until receipt of the preliminary study findings. The Director notes that if the study reaffirms the basic concept of the type of connector road called for in the Ranch's rezoning ordinances, the Director will withdraw the proposed General Plan Amendment. At the July 31, 2006 Planning Committee meeting, public testimony was received from the following: Hilo Council Chambers: Charles Flaherty (opposed to LUPAG Map change "E-2" and "E-4"); Bob Ely, representing the Orchidland Community Association (opposed to LUPAG Map change "A-1" and "A-2"); Glenn Pressel, Orchidland Community resident (opposed to commercial development in their community); Brenda Ford (opposed to LUPAG Map change "F-2"); Dore Dokos-Loeweathal (opposed to LUPAG Map change "F-2"); David Tomas (in support of LUPAG Map change "E-4"); Tim Lui-Kwan, Esq. representing Captain Cook Ranch, LLC (will state his position at the time LUPAG Map change "F-2" is called); William J. Paris (stated he was present to observe); Riul Vidgen; and Phillip Abadilla, President of the Ainaloa Community Association (not in support of LUPAG Map change for Puna "A-1). Kona Council Office: Marnie Herkes (opposed to proposed deletion of "15.3 Annual Report"); Janice Palma-Glennie (opposed to LUPAG Map changes "E-2", "E-4" and "F-2"); and Debbie Datkowitz (opposed to LUPAG Map change "E-4"). Following public testimony, the Committee unanimously voted to bifurcate the interim amendments and vote on each proposed amendment separately. (Ayes: Hoffmann, Holschuh, Ikeda, Isbell, Jacobson, Pilago, Safazik. Absent: Arakaki, Higa). Planning Director Chris Yuen gave a brief presentation noting the great deal of work done subsequent to the 2005 General Plan amendments. The Director stated that Zoning and General Plan Amendments are two separate things, clarifying that zoning would still apply even if a General Plan designation is different and that further development consistent with the General Plan would still require Council action and approval. PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO THE LAND USE PATTERN ALLOCATION GUIDE MAP "A-I" Rural to Medium Density Urban (Ainaloa Blvd. -PUNA) "A-2" Rural to Medium Density Urban (Orchidland Dr. -PUNA) Director Yuen stated Ainaloa and Orchidland aze rapidly growing areas that should need some commercial areas and that the CDP for the Puna District is attempting to determine where these areas should be. Director Yuen noted it would be fine if the Council deferred these amendments until the Puna CDP is complete. Council Member Safazik recommended postponement of "A-1" and "A-2", especially in light of public testimony. Council Members Arakaki and Jacobson supported postponement until CDP process is completed and Committee Chair Pilago supported postponement to preserve the integrity of the CDP process. The Committee unanimously voted to postpone the proposed amendment to LUPAG Map "A-1" and "A-2" until the Puna CDP process determines the particular effort for the area. (Ayes: Arakaki, Higa, Hoffmann, Holschuh, Ikeda, Isbell, Jacobson, Pilago, Safazik). PC REPORT NO. 104