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Directors in a hurry to get this one through and we can address that on future possible amendments but that is something Id like to put a word in for. Thanks. GRAHAM:Thank you Mr. Emler. But it doesnt seem like that particular issueis of the magnitude Mr. Francos issue is so perhaps it is something you would want to consider at this time? YUEN:Well, I thought wed been doing that on the tentative approvals, the turnarounds? Well we can, we can on simply by administrative practice so we dont-. Its the kind of thing that we would put in the larger revisions the overall reform of the subdivision code but I dont want to put that sort of thing in on this package. GRAHAM:If theres no more questions at this time we do have public testimony and on the sign up I have Chris Manfredi. If theres anyone else who would like to testify on this issuepleasecomeforwardandyoucandothatalso.Mr.Manfrediwouldyoupleaseraiseyour right hand for the oath? Do you swear or affirm to tell the truth on this matter now before the Hawaii County Planning Commission? MANFREDI:Yes I do. GRAHAM:Thank you. So, if you would state your name and your residence address and then proceed with your testimony. MANFREDI:My name is Chris Manfredi. P.O. Box 1109, Naalehu. I support the Directors recommendation to the changes to the subdivision code. My opinion is that its grossly inefficient to require subdividers to contract for potentially unnecessary redundant irrelevant or premature plan studies and engineering before comments, modifications or requirements by the various regulatory agencies such as Department of Health, Transportation, Water Supply and Public Works. This inefficiency will have net effect of wasting time, money and resources that will contribute to the increased cost of housing to the public. It appears to me that the department has correctly streamlined the process to be practical and efficient to make best use of time and County resources while still maintaining checks and balances that work to prevent the creation of a substandard or inappropriate subdivision. GRAHAM:Thank you for your comments. Any questions from the Commissioners? All right thank you for coming. MANFREDI:Thank you. GRAHAM:I think probably where we go with this is we probably would continue this to the next hearing. Is there any comments before I-, Ill take a motion to that effect if someone would like-? Commissioner Springer? SPRINGER:Mr. Chair I move that we continue this discussion of the amendment to certain sections of Chapter 23, Hawaii County Code to our next Hawaii County Planning Commission in Hilo. EXHIBIT 5