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i~ <br /> Re. Hawaii County Cou• ills 220 and 221 <br /> 1/A/07 `"J <br /> project. Yes there will be some noise, but it's not all of the time, and we hear them as they pass <br /> by our house now anyway. No one likes hearing sirens but we accept them for their purpose and <br /> public service. I'd rather the occasional siren than the disturbances of the coqui frogs. We all <br /> know early attention was not paid to that problem. Mr. Gardner said the soil is unsuitable for <br /> cultivation. How can he say this? There are large, successful flower growers in close proximity <br /> of our properties. We ourselves want to grow puakenikeni and ti-leaves. <br /> We feel the innuendos Mr. Gardner wrote in his letter were a little bullying, as if meant to scare <br /> us. He mentioned that the State is planning on widening Hwy 130 to four lanes and eventually six <br /> lanes, which may force us to move our house, or lose it. Widening the road is not an absolute <br /> choice. There's the option of constructing an alternative route. Many people in this room <br /> probably have ideas as well; however, our position remains that above all, each and every <br /> rezoning application requires careful consideration. The community lacks a plan currently. The <br /> formulation of the Puna Community Development group is a step in the right direction. I am also <br /> optimistic that the County Council will carefully weigh the recommendations and do the right thing <br /> for everyone, not just an individual's business venture. <br /> Mr. Gardner asked that we consider the self storage facility as the best thing implying that other <br /> uses permitted under existing ag zoning were less desirable. He wanted us to read the letter he <br /> wrote Council woman Naeole "carefully" as he put it because it discusses the impact his project <br /> will have on our land. I wish that there was time to address each veiling point, which he called <br /> merits of the project. For example, <br /> 1. Satisfies need of the community. <br /> 2. Provides a Buffer to the neighbors. <br /> 4. Generation of tax revenues <br /> 5. .Low traffic generator. <br /> 6. Provide jobs. <br /> 8. Limited highway access. <br /> 9. Donate Residence to Community for unrestricted use. <br /> 12. Public Safety re. Police Chief and Fire Chief Statements <br /> Keeo in mind he is trvino to win vour vote. <br /> Ladies and Gentlemen: - I appeal to you, please consider very, very carefully Mr. Gardner's <br /> <br /> application and all future applications for rezoning and commercial development on the Hwy 130 <br /> <br /> corridor. We are property owners too, and want a say in what is built next door to our home. <br /> Please do not make any decision that will be a detriment in the future. Thank you for allowing me <br /> <br /> this time. <br /> Sincerely, <br /> <br /> Clara J: <br /> Nah~ooikaika <br /> 15-2591 Keaau Pahoa Hwy <br /> <br /> P.O. Box 8 <br /> <br /> Pahoa HI 96778-9998 <br /> <br />