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which proposes a Change of Zone from RS-15 to RA 5-a; they are further downzoning the property from RS 15 to RA 15-a. This is an aerial – just something that we came across – it kind of shows the different developments in the area. Again, we have Kohala Ranch. The subject property is identified right in this particular area fronting the entrance to Kohala Ranch Estates. We have another aerial that shows you the property from a helicopter view. The Planning Department’s recommendation is to send an unfavorable recommendation to the Hawaii County Council. Are there any questions? WATANABE: Any questions, Fellow Commissioners? None? Okay. Mr. Woodward. WOODWARD: May I make a motion? WATANABE: I have – thank you – but -. WOODWARD: You have testifiers? WATANABE: Thank you, but I do have someone signed up to testify. WOODWARD: Oh, okay. WATANABE: Mr. Isaacs, yes, would you come up to the table, please. I need to swear you in, Mr. Isaacs. So would you raise your right hand. Do you swear or affirm to tell the truth now before the Planning Commission? ISAACS: I do. WATANABE: Thank you. Would you provide us with your full name and address prior to providing your testimony. ISAACS: Michael C. Isaacs, North Kohala, Hawaii. Hawi. WATANABE: Okay, you may begin. ISAACS: I’m here today to represent myself and nine other seniors and kupunas from North and South Kohala, who have testified before the Council, supporting the downzoning of Kohala LLC to Ag-15. I brought a clip of a DVD that Bill Walsh did along the coast in the particular area, and I would like the Commission to look at it. It’s very condensed -. WATANABE: Would you assist him, Mr. Darrow? ISAACS: I’m sorry the quality is not good, but that’s the best we could do. But it describes the impact to that particular area over the years, and Mr. Walsh is the moderator. (There was an audio presentation by Bill Walsh, which was too muffled to identify the words.) EXHIBIT C 4