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in the 50Ós was Kainaliu project and whatnot. All the way south, there is a lot of flood zones; and I think this is one of the flood zone areas, also. That is -. My concern is that is built right above Mmalahoa Highway and, at this time, thatÓs the only highway going from South Kona to North Kona until the Hokulia project is concerned, completed. So thatÓs one of the questions that I have as far as water and flood; and, as we all know, water flows downhill, and for future development, as eco-tourism something else but as long as they keep the upper portions, as long as the way it is by nature, it should be great. But if the Planning Commission can look into it, in other projects in this general area -. There were rivers that used to flow to the north of this project, right where the meat market is. The entrance to the Konawaena Elementary School used to also be river way, waterway. Five hundred yards south of that was the Kingsley project which was a Federal government aid project built in the 60Ós. This was a big water flood control ditch. So when the Planning Director brought up about water, this is why I think the Commission should all look at all developments and the flood zoned areas. WeÓve had it quite dry. This year is dry, two years ago it was kind of rainy. And I think this information can be picked up by the, through your Soil Conservation Districts. They have a pretty good record of all the flood zoned areas. ThatÓs all I have. Thank you. SPRINGER:Thank you. Members of the Commission, any comments or questions of the testifier? I would just offer, Mr. Kunitomo, we have two conditions that deal with it, flood control study of the project shall be prepared and also a drainage study for the project shall be prepared. Thank you. Ms. Greenwell? Ms. Greenwell, have you been sworn in? GREENWELL:No. SPRINGER:Okay. At this time, could you please raise your right hand and -. Do you swear or affirm to tell the truth on this matter now before the Hawaii County Planning Commission? GREENWELL:I do. SPRINGER:Thank you. Please proceed. GREENWELL:Good morning. SPRINGER:Good morning. GREENWELL:I didnÓt plan on speaking but I just had a couple of questions. My name is Lori Greenwell, P.O. Box 122, Kealakekua. I live right below KingÓs Trail Rides, just south of Konawaena Elementary School. I do have a couple of questions when I was listening to the attorney; and he was talking about the entrance way or the way that they are planning on getting mauka. As far as I know, highway mauka now is right through the middle of the school. ThatÓs where the entrance 24