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Page 1 of 1 <br /> Murashige, Laura <br /> - <br /> From: Diane Miller [millerd028@hawaii.rr.com] <br /> Sent: Wednesday, November 07, 2007 1:46 AM <br /> To: counciltestimony@co.hawaii.hi.us <br /> Subject: Bill 175 <br /> My name is Diane Miller, and as a longtime Kona resident (and voter), I implore you to give this bill your <br /> heartfelt consideration. <br /> The rate of unplanned for growth we are experiencing here on the Kona side, and the piecemeal approach to <br /> development to which we have been subjected (whether by design or neglect) begs a change in the make-up of <br /> <br /> the Planning Commission. Here we are in the 2151 century, 50 years since becoming a state, and still there is no <br /> comprehensive plan for the development of Kona! This area has grown steadily for 20 years, but no one on the <br /> Hilo based (and focused) Planning Commission could be bothered to consider, let alone plan for the infrastructure <br /> needs such growth brings. Shame on all the Big Island politicians before you, and shame on you as well, if you do <br /> not rectify this situation. Kona is rapidly becoming a mish-mash of disconnected subdivisions (most with lot prices <br /> that only "rich mainlanders" can afford) and the majority of our retail shopping takes place in non-descript metal <br /> <br /> warehouses totally lacking in any sense of aesthetic design, let alone a sense of Hawaii! This is not what Hawaii <br /> should look like!! <br /> I believe Kona's best hope to save what little of her soul remains, is to have Planning Commission members, <br /> living in, familiar with, and dedicated to the unique needs of the Westside. A Planning Commission which will <br /> understand the importance of not selling off our "golden goose," and place a premium on protecting the best <br /> parts of Kona, while allowing development (where appropriate) with an eye to maintaining the unique aesthetic of <br /> <br /> this area. They should also assure that infrastructure impacts created by development are addressed, before <br /> permits are issued. <br /> Please support Bill 175!!! <br /> <br /> Mahalo, Diane Miller <br /> Comm. lid to ~0 2.20 <br /> Ref. To:~,~up ~ j <br /> Ref. Dat'e~y <br /> 11/7/2007 <br /> <br />