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Kohala without the sort of planning that should be done in general. And in fact, it seems especially troubling to me because we do have a community development process just starting up right now. So to actually bring this through under the wire before the community development plan process has identified what areas are appropriate was troubling to me. And I was initially, when I saw the application, feeling like I would vote in opposition for that very reason. But it certainly seems to me that if I ask the applicant to hold off until the community development plan is complete, which is like a year and a half, I don’t think that result will be any different because it seems to me it’s a valuable program and the community is really behind it. So I certainly have no taste for doing that, and I will support the application also. All right, any further comments? Jeff, you want to continue with the roll call then? Oh, excuse me. Commissioner Siracusa? SIRACUSA: I just wanted to say that I totally -, my position aligns perfectly with that of Commissioner Domingo. I feel very strongly about protecting our prime ag lands for our island’s future sustainability, especially when we’re looking towards increase population. And once something is paved over, it can’t be, you know, undone. That’s why I was insisting very much that my vote hinged on having it carved in stone in the conditions that there would be ag activity with this permit. And since it’s -. I know that our youth really need programs and they need to be focused. And I know how important it was for me growing up having a garden to work in, and having land, and being able to play out in the country.And look where it got me today. GRAHAM: Thank you, Commissioner Siracusa. Anything further? Jeff? DARROW: Thank you, Mr. Chairman. The motion before us is to adopt the hearings officer’s proposed Findings of Fact, Conclusions of Law and Recommendations; this will include an amended Condition No. 3, which will state after the word, “details”, “which shall include agricultural activities as contained within the Application for Special Use Permit” and so on. Additionally we will be re-numbering the last two conditions: Instead of 16, 17, they will be 17, 18. With that, I will take the roll. Commissioner Watanabe? WATANABE: Aye. DARROW: Commissioner Siracusa? SIRACUSA: Aye. DARROW: Commissioner Domingo? DOMINGO: Aye. DARROW: Commissioner Ogata? OGATA: Aye. DARROW: Commissioner Rho? RHO: Aye. EXHIBIT B 24