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Communication 376 Bi1196 Page 3 of 5 the report acceptable and that no historic properties will be affected by the proposed development. • Requisite of the Planning Director's favorable recommendation for the change of zone request, are thirteen (13) conditions contained in Bill No. 96 which outline specific requirements for the proposed project. The conditions include provisions that restrict use of the property to an employee pazking lot only and that there shall be no access from Punahele Street (except for emergencies). At the May 15, 2007 Planning Committee meeting there were approximately 20 members of the public at the Hilo Council Chambers who provided oral testimony. Testifying in support of Bill 96 were: Craig Shikuma, M.D., Alice Chin, Scott Grosskrevtz, M.D., Alan Takase, M.D., Cathi Niel, Sean Matsumura, Deborah Laga, Tina Benevides, Barbara Engle, Marianne Saragosa and Melinda Walker. Nancy Cabral introduced herself as the manager of the condominium association and stated that a lot of the concerns expressed can be satisfied with the conditions of the proposed application. Ms. Cabral read written testimony in support of the application for change of zone from the following persons: John Uohara, M.D., Wayne Leong, DDS, Pete's Belly Bustazs and Gerald Lau, M.D. Testifying in opposition to Bill 96 were: Marjorie Gushiken, Kapuaokalani Andrade, Vianne Reis and Cheryl Reis. Council Member Ikeda stated he is quite familiar and very informed of the problems and issues and was hoping at one time for a resolution. He noted that applicant was in violation of a lot of the conditions they had agreed to and disregarded the fact that the residential zoned property could not be used for commercial purposes. He stated he hoped that the owners could come to an agreement with their neighbors and what bothered him the most was the disrespect shown to resident neighbors. Mr. Ikeda said he felt that as physicians, the owners should have more compassion towards their neighbors and the fact that the applicant had not complied with previously imposed conditions he could not support this application. Council Member Emily Naeole noted that all the neighbors aze not in favor of this application and said that it was "our kuleana" as council members is to protect the safety of our people of this island. Ms. Naeole stated it upsets her when things get shoved down people's throats and because a medical facility is applying for the change of zone, then it should consider the health and safety of its neighbors. Diana Van De Car appeared as the attorney for applicant in place of Sandra Song, Esq. who was unable to attend due to medical reasons. Ms. Van De Car stated that concerns expressed by Mr. Ikeda are valid, however he has not had the benefit of hearing from physicians who would have PC Report No. 30