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Traffic Although I do not specialize in traffic engineering. I am offering my common sense opinions on the traffic impact of this development. Because a development that is as small as this proposed development should not warrant a traffic impact analysis, I believe that the opinion of a professional with a background in road design is a prudent consideration. The General Plan specifies areas that may be rezoned to multiple family housing to accommodate students attending the University of Hawaii Hilo. These areas, which includes the site proposed for rezoning, are located within walking distance of the university. By creating housing that is nearby the university, traffic is reduced compared to the traffic created by the students if they had to drive greater distances to the university. Currently, during peak hours, Kinoole Street is very crowded with cars. Allowing multiple family housing within walking and biking distance of the university is a common sense step toward mitigating traffic on Kinoole Street. Conclusions From a civil engineering point of view, there is no reason why development within the legal use of the proposed zone would not work. Naturally, County and State agencies will review any proposed development to ensure that it conforms to pertinent rules and regulations. That being said, the engineering and construction of the proposed project appear to be straight forward. With standard care, professional engineering, and proper construction, the building of the proposed project should have minimal impact on the neighboring properties.