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germane and important to the community and where they see some real needs, and we dont see anybody else about to address any of these needs. And what were proposing is really in response to a reality that does exist there. So, if it seemsa little large or a little scattered in its concepts basically we went and talked with the Planning Department about the project when they had acquired 2 acres and were planning to open their own store and do something else for the community at the same time. And, then they found out the next 2 lots were available, and through that process of discussing what we wanted to do we really felt we didnt have enough space to do it on the 2 acres. And so the Planning Department recommended that once they had completed the purchasing of the other parcels and had done the lot consolidation then we combine it all together and submit it one time. And, it really did make sense to do that and it actually helped us develop a better project. But, in doing all that its been 2 years from the very beginning to now to put this all together, and a lot of thought has gone into it. And if you put us in the context of other places and other circumstances and all the code requirements that are usually applied to these situations you wont be seeing the reality as we see it in the community. Youllbeseeingthevariousaspectsthatyouhavetodealwithlegallyandorappointedtodo. But basically we are asking for the opportunity to develop something thats really meaningful for the community and it has a lot of different aspects and phases to it because the needs in the community are very diverse and great. So I think if you put us in the right context were more understandable. And I think we can jump through a few of the hurdles I think maybe we can surmount the fire departments requirements. Or we can help evolve within the next 5 years evolve some process where we could actually do the type of structures we would like to see. Cause this would be a beautiful spot for it and people would respond to that and would help the programs that we were going to be running. So we have reasons, theyre not just casual reasons; and I was hoping maybe if we just had the approval of allowing overnight camping in a situation where we would be allowed day camping that didnt seem like a great stretch to me. And then maybe if you dont close the door completely on Hawaiian type structures maybe we can deal with this in a reasonable amount of time. Thats about all I can add to that. Thank you. SPRINGER:Commissioners before we go on to Mr. Golding are there any questions for Mr. Roland? YUEN:Im not sure that Mr. Roland. I think it would be useful if he went through all of the concerns that he has with the recommendations so that you have everything on the table that they might be uncomfortable with. SPRINGER:Okay. Maybe Mr.Golding did you have something that you wanted to interject at this time then? GOLDING, G.:Yes. Just so the Commission understands our location also is, to the south of this area up there is the National Park that just came in and it will be years before they have any facilities for the type of things were proposing; and I just wanted to point you that out. That our location and weve been talking with the National Park as to let some of our project that also is that directed toward the National Park facilities. GOLDING, C.:And Id like to say something. EXHIBIT B 8