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follow, and I know for years being involved with contested case hearings, that when we go
<br />into the judge’s chambers, a lot of times the rules, you know, were set aside. And one of
<br />them is, I think that if we’re going to talk about making a, you know, a good faith effort in
<br />doing affordable housing, then implementing those two elements should be simultaneously.
<br />So if we have this representation that, hey, we’re going to put affordable housing, we’re
<br />going to put parks, we’re going these things that benefit the community, then those things
<br />should be implemented simultaneously. That’s what I hope that is implemented as a
<br />condition. And if I understand correctly, earlier in the testimonies, that the LEED condition
<br />was not a requirement. I say, put in. The approval for the -, well, that Parkway element is a
<br />nightmare. There still exist several family burials within the right-of-way. And I’m very
<br />concerned about that. We’ve had years of desecration, and they say, well, it’s inadvertent
<br />and so be it. But I think in all, in a nutshell, I really like the idea, and I hope that the idea
<br />continues as far as the sustainable community development.
<br />RHO: Thank you. Questions for the testifier?
<br />BOWMAN: I have a quick question.
<br />RHO: Sure.
<br />BOWMAN: You mentioned that – and maybe I didn’t hear this right – that
<br />the area was used for a lot of cultural practices?
<br />HAUANIO: Correct.
<br />BOWMAN: What do you see? Do you see any impact, I mean, are there
<br />specific areas within the development that you have questions about or just the area? How
<br />will this impact it?
<br />HAUANIO: Well, for number one, the practices of the past was, if you
<br />identify a cultural site, you know, just box it off and everybody keep out. No. I think we
<br />should be a more proactive community and share the knowledge of our culture with all, so
<br />that it’s respected a hell of a lot better than it is. If you’re going to the Laaloa Subdivision,
<br />you know, I don’t know about you guys, but when I see an archaeological site being turned
<br />into somebody’s backyard putting green, you know, I really do not appreciate stuff like that.
<br />So as a condition in, you know, in your decision making, that traditional cultural practitioners
<br />should be a vital instrument in a development. They should actually be a partner in the
<br />beginning, up front.
<br />RHO: Thank you. Other questions? If not, can I ask you folks to step
<br />back and we have another set of, at least, four testifiers? Michelle Kreusling, Laurie
<br />Gusman, Virginia Isbell – I don’t see her – Mikahala Roy. Is somebody here representing
<br />Virginia Isbell? How about Mikahala Roy? Well, I’ll move to the next one; it’s Kale
<br />Gumapac. And if I can have you all swear in. Do you swear or affirm to tell the truth now
<br />before the Planning Commission?
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