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Communication 680 <br /> <br /> Bi11220 <br /> <br /> Page 5 of 7 <br /> Committee Chair Pilago suggested postponement to the December 19, 2006 Planning Committee <br /> meeting and not the end of the year. Planning Committee Chair Pilago did note he took issue <br /> with the postponement request and applicant's suggestion that the County proposed public <br /> facilities negatively impacted applicant's proposed project. <br /> Committee Vice Chair Hoffmann stated he would give a solid consideration to applicant's <br /> proposal after determining what the Puna CDP position is regarding this proposal. <br /> Director McClure noted that the traffic impact study will address the county facility impacts and <br /> that the applicant would have to address his own impacts. Mr. McClure stated that the single <br /> access is all the State is allowing for at this time. This matter was postponed to the Committee on <br /> Planning's December 19, 2006 meeting. <br /> At the December 19, 2006 Planning Committee meeting no oral testimony was presented by the <br /> public on this matter. Applicant Timothy Gardner and his consultant, Brian Nishimura were <br /> present and provided updates of what transpired since the last meeting. <br /> Council Member Bob Jacobson stated he will be voting against this request. Council Member <br /> Brenda Ford said that the fire station traffic and all related activities will be impaired by this <br /> proposal. Ms. Ford notes the negative recommendations of both the Planning Commission and <br /> the Planning Director. She said the speed limit on this particular section of highway is <br /> approximately 50 mph and thus people turning into this facility will be quite a problem. Ms. Ford <br /> noted that based on applicant's calculations of the number of visits to the facility per day of 34, <br /> the proposed project is not considered an average size facility, and instead, based on national <br /> statistics, an average size facility would be around 20 visits per day. <br /> Mr. Nishimura again referred to the fact that the County is preparing a traffic study for the fire <br /> station and that the applicant has offered to contribute $200,000 to share in the cost of highway <br /> improvements if applicant's storage facility is allowed to use the same road. Mr. Nishimura noted <br /> that part of the continuation of this matter was to obtain the results of the traffic study however, <br /> when he checked with the consultant last week, it was not yet completed. Mr. Nishimura also <br /> said he understands that Parks and Recreation is no longer pursuing construction of the gym so <br /> some of the factors involved in prior committee discussions regarding roadway improvements <br /> may no longer apply. <br /> Council Member Stacy Higa noted that what Council Member Ford stated is true regarding <br /> traffic. Mr. Nishimura said applicant is in the process of trying to work out a way to use the same <br /> entrance and that applicant received a letter from the State Highway Department noting it is <br /> considering widening Highway 130. Mr. Nishimura said applicant would have no problem with <br /> setting back his property an additional thirty (30) feet or so to accommodate the state's road <br /> widening plans and is also willing to offer egress over his property to the soccer field. Mr. <br /> Gardner noted he is very flexible in trying to work this matter out with the County and the State <br /> PC Report No. 4 <br /> <br />