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There are other concerns about the increased density, and noise, and traffic, and so forth. In my mind the more that we focus on and provide for and develop higher density use, then the more there will be, the more public transit and those walkable kind of services will be available within the community. So, you know, part of the problem with Downtown Hilo is that basically we allowed the sprawl to happen out to Waiakea Uka, out, you know, all of these areas that we allowed sprawl to happen. And even in the, going way back to what we call substandard subdivisions out in Puna, if those kinds of approvals were not done and we focused on keeping the housing and meeting all those requirements within the urban core, then we’d be in a lot better position today than we are. So that is, from the policy perspective, in my mind it is rather clear that the pluses for this project far outweigh any perceivable or perceived detriments. Thank you. WOODWARD: Thank you, Commissioner Iwashita. Any further comments? Okay, seeing none -. Oh, Commissioner Domingo. DOMINGO: You know, I’ve weighed the possibilities in this application. And listening to the developer and presentation of his development scenario, I felt even more, I think, at this time convinced that it would be good for the overall development of that particular area. I understand that had he chosen to just build with the present zoning it could, it could result in a more higher density than what his development scenario indicates at this time. So in essence I think he’s trying to lighten the burden or the impact of the development in the area; and that’s why I would vote for this motion. WOODWARD: Okay, thank you. Any further? Commissioner Au. AU: I would also like to say a few things, it’s same like how Commissioner Iwashita and Commissioner Taka had said. You know, my kids go to St. Joe. Aand that area that is being proposed right now is just all bushes and you guys are kind of in the back, but I’m talking in regards especially to the Boscetti development; and I think it’s great. You know, sure the traffic is going to be bad from the overall development of the community in that area I think it’s good. It will bring more attraction in that area and, you know, I think it’s a good thing for the community. WOODWARD: Okay, thank you. Any further comments? PUBLIC: May I ask a question, what kind of attraction is going to be good for us? WOODWARD: We’re sort of in the middle of taking a vote so you’ll have to discuss that with the developer afterwards. Okay, Maija. COTTLE: Thank you, Mr. Chairman. Commissioner Iwashita? IWASHITA: Yes. COTTLE: Commissioner Kern? KERN: Aye. 9 EXHIBIT C