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<br /> Communication 680 <br /> <br /> Bi11220 <br /> Page 4 of 7 <br /> Council Member Ikeda stated that commercial areas are necessary in places near to where people <br /> can work and that does help with traffic problems. Council Member Jacobson noted the county's <br /> clear and compelling interest to provide public amenities for its communities, however, there's no <br /> compelling interest for the developer and it's not the same thing. Mr. Higa stated if the county is <br /> going to create public improvements, it makes sense to compliment them with commercial uses. <br /> Mr. Arakaki stated he is Leary of having additional traffic on this highway and would support a <br /> postponement to hear from Council Member Safarik. Committee Vice Chair Hoffmann formally <br /> moved for a postponement to allow Mr. Safarik an opportunity to provide comment. <br /> Applicant advised the committee that when he acquired the subject property it was with the <br /> intention that he would live and retire there. Although he did not speak against the county's <br /> proposed fire and police facilities he stated it would greatly impact his quality of life. Mr. Gazdner <br /> said studies show there is a great need for this kind of a facility in the azea. <br /> Committee Chair Pilago stated that the next planning committee meeting that this matter could be <br /> agendized was August 22, 2006. It was unanimously agreed to postpone Bill 220 to the August <br /> 22, 2006 Planning Committee meeting. It was also agreed that companion Bill 221 be postponed <br /> to the August 22, 2006 Planning Committee meeting. <br /> The August 22, 2006 Planning Committee meeting was rescheduled and held on August 21, 2006 <br /> at which time Brian Nishimura, applicant's consultant gave a brief presentation of what transpired <br /> since the last Planning Conunittee meeting. He noted applicant explored utilizing the fire <br /> department access to their facility instead of direct access off of the Keaau-Pahoa Highway. Mr. <br /> Nishimura noted that the applicant was willing to contribute $200,000 towards the cost of <br /> constructing the fire department access. <br /> Planning Director Yuen noted that his negative recommendation was based upon applicant's <br /> direct access from a busy highway to a commercial facility and also that this industrial commercial <br /> development is at a location that would create cross-highway movement and traffic congestion in <br /> an area where it cannot be supported. <br /> Council Member Safarik stated that the problems he sees is the police, fire and the 200-plus <br /> pazking stalls that are going to result in constant access in and out of that area. Mr. Yuen stated <br /> although there is a master plan for the area, the only thing approved is the fire station, which <br /> provides a flashing signal. Director Doug McClure stated he was not aware of any other streets <br /> being part of this master plan and he feels one entrance is adequate to service the fire and police <br /> facilities. <br /> Mr. Safarik stated that because not all of the studies have been completed he suggested waiting to <br /> act on applicant's proposal until the traffic study has been completed. Mr. McClure estimated the <br /> timeframe for completion of the traffic study to be December 2006. Mr. Safarik requested <br /> postponement to December 30, 2006. <br /> PC Report No. 4 <br /> <br />