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It is also important to remember that the proposed land use Î the entire placement of their new, expanded campus, in fact, is by their own selection, and by agreement with Parker Ranch Trust. Under the terms of Richard SmartÓs estate, a tract of land was provided for Parker SchoolÓs permanent campus near to the Parker Ranch offices and rodeo grounds. The development of a campus on that property, though larger and unencumbered, was Î a a subsequent meeting of residents Î too cost-prohibitive, and the decision to instead develop the KapiÒolani Road pasture-property was formulated and eventually approved. The entire Î excuse me Î the entire, final KapiÒolani Road campus design is evidentlto be presented in a series of amended applications. This voluntary change from a larger, unencumbered, open piece of property to a smaller piece, situated in an established, homestead neighborhood on a quiet residential road, should obligate them to certain legally binding covenants and conditions prior to any and all permit approvals. The impact this development will make to the residents and roads cannot be overstated, both in terms of traffic safety and quality of life, and very possibly in decreased land values. Imposing their offered cap of 300 students still represents a significant amount of daily traffic as students, administration, faculty, and staff, even delivery vans, make their daily way to and from campus. Despite this life-changing proposition, we, and every owner/resident weÓve ever heard from, still support Parker SchoolÓs proposal to build Î but we ask for consideration. Out of respect for Parker SchoolÓs wish to provide their student body with a gym, we, as a neighborhood voice, have dropped objections Î thank you Î to its inclusion in the planned campus proposal. However, out of respect and consideration for the neighborhood, its use should be confined and limited to Parker School events only, and the hours of use limited by reasonable, neighborly curfew. It has been suggested by Mr. -. HOUSEL: Could you please summarize, please? MISSIEN: Yes. LetÓs see. IÓm not sure how to, to be honest. LetÓs see. There is no question that the town and its population have grown, and that the need for public space is as important to us here as it is anywhere. Had the campus been situated in a less impact-ful location, such a mutually beneficial, meaning if they rent it out, would be reasonable. But it is not. The exacerbating traffic conditions of Lindsey and Kawaihae Roads have made moving the problem down to KapiÒolani seem like one solution. As a demonstration of partnership and compromise, and a commitment to neighborhood preservation, Parker School campus facility use should be solely limited and dedicated to their own student body activities. And we do fully support them having a gym. The implication that we are against that is inaccurate. HOUSEL: Thank you very much for your testimony. WARNER: Thank you. IÓm Sherm Warner, the president of the Waimea Community Association. And you have my letter, which is in support of this agreement that was reached by Margaret Wille and others with Carl Sturges. And I just want to reiterate that our support is for the inclusion of this agreement as a package, as a supplement, and not as a menu that things could be selected from. The Waimea Community Association has been involved for many years 24 EXHIBIT A