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<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Toni E. Flaherty <br /> 75-282 Malulani Drive <br /> Kailua Kona, HI 96740 <br /> (808) 331-8146 <br /> November 9, 2006 <br /> Stacy Higa, Council Chairman and <br /> Hawaii County Council Members <br /> 25 Aupuni St., Suite 209 <br /> Hilo HI 96720 <br /> <br /> Aloha, <br /> <br /> I would like to address this council with a few personal thoughts on the topic of the re-zoning bill 251. <br /> <br /> First of all, let me tell you that Malulani Gardens wants to be a good neighbor. We are not so conceited or <br /> naive that we would think that we would never have development nearby. Several people tonight have <br /> proposed ways to correct the deficits in our subdivision so that the issues of safety and property value are <br /> respected. Once these issues are addressed, we will be a very good neighbor to have nearby. <br /> <br /> Our tiny, "gated" subdivision has become quite a little close-knit community. People are really getting to <br /> know one another because it is quiet and safe to walk down the middle of the street. In the morning there <br /> are dozens of people out walking for exercise and camaraderie. I've made friends by meeting the pets of <br /> some of these walkers! Children come down to play on the area designated "road H" because it is the <br /> only large flat area. <br /> <br /> Here are my concerns: <br /> <br /> If a road is allowed to cut right through our "family", the feeling of cohesiveness and friendliness will <br /> evaporate and we will be chopped in the middle. The notion of installing 2 more gates at this juncture <br /> further the guillotine vision and, in my opinion is asinine and unnecessary. The mauka road could have an <br /> access for MG residents to exit through one perimeter gate, thereby preserving our lifestyle as it is and yet <br /> addressing the "connectivity" issue. <br /> <br /> The site for "Road H" could be used to develop another house and for a park for keiki! <br /> <br /> As a mother and a grandmother, I would like to preserve the little, quiet, safe neighborhood that we have <br /> come to love and to call home. <br /> <br /> At this time I would respectfully ask that Mr. Carr voluntarily remove his request for re-zoning as a good <br /> will gesture until the Kona Community Development plan is put into action. <br /> <br /> Respect, yours <br /> <br /> Toni E ahert.. <br /> ` Comm. No.C~ <br /> Ref. ?nI•tesaw" OA' <br /> Ref. Date. r+Oll 0 9 ANAL - <br />