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09-18-'12 15:46 FROM-KS HAWAII ELEM SCHL 808-982-0210 T-068 P0002/0002 F-136 snapshot of the area,once can conclude for the most part,that Kino'ole Street from Kawili up to Puainako remains zoned as RS-10. b. We are struggling to remain a community,a 'ohana community where families call their area a neighborhood. c. With more and more lots being re-zoned to multi-family or commercial use,adding more traffic, perhaps the likelihood of more crime,our neighborhood community is being squeezed out. While I touched on some points as to my opposition to this bill,let me just add that I value our university students and seeking higher education. I am employed at a school and hold my Master's in education. I understand the need for student housing-not at the expense of posing additional danger to the people in our community. I believe this issue or challenge with regard to student housing lies with the university. I also understand the need to be thoughtful in garnering mana'o(thoughts)and opinions from the constituents that you, the council members work for. The voice of the community should drive and assist in your decision making process, because at the end of the day,your decisions affect US. There are a lot of"old-timers"that still reside on Kino'ole Street, my family being one of them. There was a time when my brother,Charlie Kunz and I could ride our bikes up on down this street at all hours of the day...SAFELY. We both used to walk to and from Waiakea Elementary and Intermediate school. As a college student at UH Hilo back then I would either walk or ride my bike to school. Not so anymore. The street is much too dangerous and way too congested now. Finally,the word Kino'ole literally translates to"frail,thin, body". When you drive down Kino'ole,you can definitely see that this road,path,street,is truly"thin"or narrow at best. Further,the street is named after chiefess Kino'oleliliha Pitman,who was the daughter of high chief Ho'olulu,who was the uncle to Kamehameha I. It was given this name to honor her. I ask that you consider these reasons,opinions that I have offered up when you make your decision regarding Bill 178. l also ask that you consider Ali'i Kino'oleliliha,her namesake,and honoring what I believe would have been her mana'o to keep Kino'ole safe for those who reside and live on this street. Mahalo for your consideration and I do hope that you make the best decision,one that would benefit all that reside and call Kino'ole Street their home. Ike ka mahalo nut, 1/,/toeuce:..., Marcie Kunz Saqui .d I