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always looking at us at the front door with respect to the possibility of tsunamis occurring from time to time. And I think as we look at that, as we look at the plan, those are the concerns that I have. And I think, you know, I really appreciate your comments, and along with those who have stated. And if anything at all being just a layperson serving on the Commission hopefully, hopefully, we can strike a chord that would create a win-win situation. Thanks again for your comments. MOLFINO: May I respond to his comments quickly? WOODWARD: Yes. MOLFINO: Thank you very much. I agree. And the building, the one building that I’m involved in here is a mixed use building; and I agree with you 100 percent. I think it’s a really important aspect to take into play in Hilo, is to have a mixed use building that has a combination of retail and residential and parking. I happen, the building I have happens to have just barely enough parking. It’s a constant issue. I get calls from my tenants all the time, oh, so and so is parking in my space, all this and that. As far as, back to Mr. Koehnen’s comments about Mother Nature and the reality of tsunami, I think that, being that my background is construction, and it’s significant in that, I think that structures can be produced that will have a better chance of withstanding that kind of impact in our current inventory of wooden buildings that aren’t being maintained. So I think that, yes, your idea that we have buildings that invite staying in the area is the answer. And I think they can be constructed in an esthetic way that doesn’t alter the appearance of Hilo architecturally but incorporate, you know, new structures that can be maintained in our environment and that might, might survive better than the wooden ones that are there now. Thank you. WOODWARD: All right, thank you. DOMINGO: Height limits would perhaps prohibit, you know, this whole concept being put into fruition. Because when you provide for what we’re talking about, you have to look at having a fair income to cover the investment. MOLFINO: That’s correct, that’s correct. DOMINGO: So height -. MOLFINO: To sound radically to one side of this, I think that there’s one side of my psyche that says any restriction creates an issue for people in my position that are trying to build something that will survive the economic tests. And so, but at the same time I do understand and agree with the concept behind the Downtown planning process, and I think planning is absolutely necessary. WOODWARD: All right, thank you. Any other questions? Okay, Ms. O’Hara, if you could give us your name and address and then begin your testimony. 9 EXHIBIT B