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it just so happened that seven (7) years ago I got hit by and run over by a truck and I was pretty <br /> much debilitated. I realized then if it weren't for dear friends that assisted me in healing for us it <br /> would have been a lot harder. But I realized is everything's in Hilo. Everything was in Hilo and <br /> long story short we have acquired the parcel and what was a dream actually is a vision that's <br /> been realized that I'm really excited about now. I really want to thank Director Kern for the <br /> favorable recommendations because it's a sorely needed healthcare service within the <br /> community. Hilo for so many years has been taking the brunt of people from everywhere <br /> coming into the community using the infrastructure and using the services. With the growth we <br /> saw in the census that the growth in Puna is off the charts and growing and so I'm really excited <br /> about providing this super low-key level of service to our community and I would ask for a <br /> favorable recommendation. <br /> Roy and I are here today to answer any questions or concern you might have. As far as the <br /> recommendations I have clients that work in Hilo and if my hours are from eight(8)to five (5) <br /> it's not practical. It's unreasonable to think they are going to be able to come and I'm doing - <br /> home health and I have to go through that traffic and sometimes wait for them to get home <br /> before I can provide that home health now. So, I've asked for an amendment on that from 7 to 7. <br /> I doubt very much that I'm going to be using those hours every day. The other thing was the <br /> signage. A way finder sign was recommended. A twelve (12) by eighteen (18) inch sign isn't <br /> really going to cut it because we have to inset it onto the parcel. You saw the picture of the gate, <br /> we wanted to put it there, so I wanted to work with Planning and design something that's nice <br /> and is small enough but is reasonable enough that people won't be driving down other people's <br /> parcels. <br /> So, we're here to quench any of the ambers in your minds that might make you apprehensive <br /> wanting to grant this. Roy will answer any questions regarding agricultural use, and I'll focus on <br /> the MAE. Did you want to add anything? <br /> R. BATH: My wife had her practice in Hilo for thirty-five (35)years until she was run over with <br /> a truck and then she was unable to come in here. Although she's healed herself. She still has <br /> partial PTSD (Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder) and doesn't drive too much and to be able to walk <br /> to work would be blessing. <br /> S. BATH: And a bigger blessing is for the Hele-On bus service to continue. They're doing a <br /> great job so that people can access but I'm doing okay. I mean it's a miracle. <br /> GALIMBA: Thank you. Commissioners do you have any questions for the applicants or staff? <br /> Go ahead Commissioner Lin. <br /> LIN: Thank you. A question for Zendo, Director Kern or the Planning staff regarding the sign. <br /> If the applicant provides a sketch or a mock-up, is it under your discretion or is it the Planning <br /> Commission's discretion? <br /> KERN: Right now, the Planning Commission will be making the decision on the size of the sign <br /> and location. So, I think it's a conversation that we should get into at this point and probably ask <br /> any questions and then move into a motion and discussion about those. <br /> 4 <br /> EXHIBIT C <br />