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VIDGIN:Id just like to, you, I believe you received a letter from Captain Cook Ranch from th the manager Mike Gibson dated April 18. And Id just like to draw your attention to a couple parts of that letter to answer some of the points that were raised by the previous people. ALAMEDA:Sure. VIDGIN:First of all in the second to the last paragraph it says very clearly, as can be seen by the only 2-acre lots on the adjacent (inaudible) orchard subdivision we believe that the proposed 2-acre lots are extremely low density and beneficial use for this State Land Use Urban designated parcel. And then emphasized is, it is not our intention to seek any further change in zoning for this property beyond the existing RA-2-acre zoning. That will be in public record and I think it would be in following on from what Mr. Yuen said I think it would be extremely difficult for the developer to come back again. So the intention is very clearly to leave it in 2-acre zoning. The second point Id like to raise is several paragraphs above that. We also note that we expect and accept the individual, that individual septic tanks will be required by the Department of Health on each of the proposed 2-acre lots. In a remote event that the Department of Health would not insist upon such a requirement we would requirement by covenant running with the land. We go on from that a little to cover the flood issue, which I must point out, is the subdivision that were talking about is on the first lot and the runoff across that first lot is minimal. The second lot is a little different and that would have to be handled if and when the second lot is ever developed. We further intend to comply fully with all Federal, State and County requirements regarding grading, drainage and all other applicable matters. I will say that Im not aware of the 10-pages of poor engineering noted by previous testimony, in a previous testimony. But we have retained and are working with an Engineer whose generally regarded as the best in Kona and particularly on drainageissues and well beabsolutelycertain that everything that is necessary to be done will be done. The next issue that was brought up was that the notice was not received by Ms. Kosada and I can only tell you that I wasnt responsible for that but it was done by an attorney and the notices were carefully sent out. I will check and find out if she should have received one and if-, and well certainly make sure it was done. Im not sure why but Ill certainly get back to you on that. Just one further point this subdivision is separated from the pali a 90-acre, almost 90-acre conservation piece which wont be changing. And, on Monday just as an example of the way this developer really does take his responsibilities very seriously, were meeting with a group, Forest Solutions to look at what can, what if anything can be done to use native plantings to reduce any of its runoff. Because currently its in scrub and its well covered but its-, we think that possibly it can be done better. I think thats all. Thank you. ALAMEDA:Thank you. Questions from the Commissioners? Seeing none, you may be seated. Appreciate your time. Very well. Be careful. All right Mr. Director were at the, I guess the stage of maybe if our Commissioner have any questions for the Director during the testimony? Or if you have any further comments to add given the testimonies? Mr. Director youve asked that we remind you something just so you dont forget. YUEN:YesIwantedtobring,pointouttotheCommissionthatwedidmakeaslight change on the map from the amendments that we showed you earlier. And this is as a result of testimony thatwasmadeearlier,intheearlymeeting.InHonokohauHarborarea,letmetrytofocusthisalittlebetter. This is the Honokohau Harbor here. Queen Kaahumanu Highway here. And this is the road going into HonokohauHarbor.ThisisStateland.OneithersideofHonokohauHarborthereisHawaiianHomesland in this area here. What we had in the, actually it was in the 1989 General Plan as well. The area just north EXHIBIT D 15