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<br /> <br /> <br /> t RE: Bill 305, Rezoning Request (RS10 to RM2.5) <br /> By Ivan Mochida TMK: 2-2-36:101, 103 <br /> <br /> down with W. Mochida to discuss the compromise. Mr. Fuke said he did not think he <br /> would. We then inquired "is there a compromise between 12 and 24"? Mr. Fuke did say <br /> <br /> that he would talk to Mr. Mochida and get back to us. Mr. Fuke informed my husband a <br /> few days later that he couldn't compromise. We are disappointed that no compromise <br /> <br /> was reached and that not all interested parties were brought together as a group to <br /> discuss possibilities. <br /> <br /> <br /> 3. Bill 305 has been amended to provide sidewalks on one side of the street only. <br /> <br /> We were shocked on October 18 at the Council Planning Committee Meeting, when Mr. <br /> Puke offered sidewalks for the entire block on only one side of the street opposite our <br /> <br /> properties. It has been said that this is a good start. Is it really? This is similar to <br /> building one half of a house, and leaving the other half unfinished. For every good start <br /> <br /> there is a finish - we do not see one in this. A good start in this case should include <br /> everyone affected by this rezoning. The sidewalks will not lower the density, nor lower <br /> <br /> the traffic or on street parking, nor maintain a peaceful and tranquil neighborhood. <br /> <br /> <br /> 4. We have repeatedly heard from individuals supporting this rezoning that Houselots <br /> is an area in transition. The areas West of Kekuanaoa have commercial developments, <br /> <br /> apartments and may be in transition. These areas are on the fringes. However, the area <br /> east of Kekuanaoa which includes the area in discussion is still single family dwellings. <br /> <br /> This proposed development is in the "heart" of this Houselots Community and I quote <br /> Planning Commissioner Graham, who voted against the rezoning, "the first in that area, <br /> <br /> and it has kind of parachuted in that one place. And the neighbors are not happy with it." <br /> There is no justification for crowding up the heart of our community and I feel that this <br /> proposed development is like a stab in its heart. <br /> <br /> I want to speak of the quality of life of the people in the neighborhood and <br /> community. These proposals disregard long time residents like Mrs. Yabe, Mrs. <br /> <br /> Tachibana, Mrs. Kodama and the others who are here this evening. I cannot forget Mrs. <br /> Kaya who is not here tonight but also signed in opposition and is the property owner of <br /> <br /> the first house on Laukapu Street going back to 1927 - living, breathing, humble human <br />