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SAFARIK:I dont know that the LUC, Land Use Commission, at the State level would review this, because this is under 15 acres. Soits going to be primarily a County function. WATANABE:Okay, 205 suggested, okay. Then-. SAFARIK:I think maybe what theyre referring to is, you mean, our agricultural classification at the State level? WATANABE:Well, what Im seeing here is from Anthony Ching, the executive director, hes saying that Based on the description proposed, the proposed commercial shopping complex appears to be of such magnitude and scope as to constitute a major urban use in the Agricultural District. As such, we believe that establishment of the complex should be more properlysought through a district boundary amendment rather than a special permit, which implies to me the venueiswrong,notthattheprojectiswrong.Andinmaybeerroneouslyimpliedthatweshould go back to the Land Use, but Im wondering if were taking the right process. SAFARIK:I would hope that we would have, we being collectively, Council, Commission, Director, community groups, would be able to identify the needs, I think, more appropriate, especially in that area, than maybe relying on some of the recommendations or opinions of, lets say, somebody that does not live in that region. In fact, that person, Mr. Ching, lives on Oahu. Im not sure how the land use -. Director Yuen, the Land Use sent a letter of recommendation on this particular project? Cause I wasnt, I didnt get a copy of that. But Im not sure where or how they reviewed this project, Mr. Watanabe, so I couldnt comment. But Im just hoping that we would have more of an input and more of an impact on the decision based on issues on this island as opposed to the LUC. WATANABE:I dont disagree with you, not in the development or the need. I just dont want to wind up in a situation where we took an improper procedure and then all the decisions coming to question at a later date. Thats my concern. SAFARIK:I hear what youre saying. And I dont know that we all have crystal balls to know of whats going to happen in the future. But I think that what we are is prudent and thoughtful people, and Im hoping that we will not have any implications on this particular area. And I look to the guidance of Chairwoman Springer, yourselves, our Corporation Counsel, the Planning Director, to keep us out of that type of problem. SPRINGER:Than you Mr. Safarik. And, Commissioner Watanabe, this discussion will continue when we get to the agenda item; and, for your benefit, the record will reflect that when it comes into the public record. And are there any other questions of the testifier? Any follow up, Commissioner Watanabe? WATANABE:No. Thank you. SPRINGER:Thank you, Mr. Safarik. SAFARIK:Thank you very much. 6