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deep would be Kamehameha School’s property on the makai side of the road between Honaunau and Napoopoo. But that property is State Land Use Conservation District, County General Plan either Open or Conservation anyway. So this issue of the property that may be 1,100 feet deep or 1,200 feet deep is more, at least in the current configuration of lots, more theoretical than actual. RHO: Commissioner Domingo. DOMINGO: Thank you, Mr. Chairman. I would like to congratulate the Steering Committee and the people of Kona for participating in such an effort. I can remember about 30 years ago – I think that’s when I first served on the Planning Commission, and had the opportunity to do so – and they were talking about the Kona way of life. And from time to time I’ve often heard that same description for a plan for North and South Kona. As I read this Plan, you know, I’m impressed; it’s a work of art with regards to planning. And I like the work that’s been done and I can sense the varied participation of people from different backgrounds in this report. And I’d just like to congratulate you folks; you’ve taken the issue of planning to a higher level. You know, this in itself I could possibly or probably describe it as a General Plan for West Hawaii because it reflects what’s in the County General Plan today and it does not overstep the zoning designations of the properties; but planning has taken place considering the policy guidelines with regards to the different elements in the General Plan and with the zoning that has now been designated various parcels of land. And you know, I see that it’s very, very critical that you’ve done this because you know, you’ve shown respect for people who own property, and not arbitrarily say that you would take away entitlements. And I commend you folks for that approach to the planning process. And you’ve taken I think planning to a higher level by just making some broad statements; and I’d like to just mention that, you know, you state with respect to compatibilities, “The majority of future growth should be directed north of Kailua, with some future growth in the Kailua to Keauhou area ….;” this shows that you folks recognize the very problems that come with growth, and when you let growth happen in a compact area, then you have problems. And you want to get away from the problem. Therefore, you are saying, okay, let’s go to north of Kailua where there is a vast open area; then that can be developed, and that if needs to be, you can provide for improved infrastructure, as they are doing right now with regards to the highway. And it’s very important. And another statement that you folks make is the density in South Kona should be kept low; that’s very important for the people of Kona. And because of that, because there has not been a real strong control with growth, you know, we are facing the problems that we face today in South Kona. So from the perspective of being a Planning Commissioner, I would be held to make certain decisions in the future with regards to growth; this Community Development Plan would be a helpful tool for me to make a sound decision and then one that would address the concerns of the people in Kona. And another one single important thing with regards to the cultural committee that you are proposing in this Plan, I can sense the sensitivity of the people in Kona and the Steering Committee in establishing a committee such as that because you know, in Hawaii with all the varied ethnic backgrounds and of course the different culture and the heritage, there needs to be a way and vehicle in which we can address the concerns of all the people who live here. And you EXHIBIT B 11