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MOOERS:I think the 2a that Mr. Goodale was referring to was in my initial notice to, the first mailing on the notice to neighbors, the title said A-3a to FA-2a, even though in the document itself it referred to one acre. In the second mailing, that was corrected to one acre. But that error was on my mailing to the neighbors, not in the notification from the department. GALDONES:Thank you. Okay. Commissioners, having heard the amen and also having heard the ruling that was read by Mr. Torigoe, what is the wishes of the Commissioners? I understand we have been discussing this traffic problem for quite sometime now and we have been receiving a lot of public testimony in regards to addressing that problem; and we are putting quite a dilemma in trying to mitigate the improvements along with providing necessary infrastructure. And I believe some of you feel some discomfort in moving forward with this application because of that; and the Chair feels, the Chair feels the same sentiment that you folks have regarding the testimony that was presented regarding the traffic problem, especially out in this area. Commissioner Kubota? KUBOTA:IÓm trying to figure how to say how I feel. IÓm in a dilemma this morning. And itÓs not because of this application, and itÓs not because of the traffic problem per se because weÓve discussed this many, many, many tim because as we approve these applications that are perfectly sound and legitimate, we continue to compound the negative effects that now prevails on the infrastructure. And I feel as though, although we know the powers to be, other than setting a moratorium on all further developments along that highway or, and thatÓs not what I want to do either. I donÓt want to have a moratorium on further developments until su infrastructure is brought up to par because I know that is not m we donÓt start somewhere, somehow, and make our voices heard loudly enough, weÓre going to continue to perpetuate the hardships on the people that have to live around it. And so how do I play the role of a responsible Commissioner catering to and acknowledging that the developer is entitled to do what he wants to do because the criteria for changing of the zone is met fully and, yet, at the same time saying, ÐGee, I donÓt want you to do it because youÓre creating a hardship on the infrastructure that exists and the people that, the citizenry that live, that need to use it are being jeopardized. And we canÓt postpone this because if we postpone, itÓs not solving the situation. We donÓt have time for it anyway. So, in its stead, are there any people that want to say something, because IÓm going to make a motion otherwise. GALDONES:Further discussions? Commissioner Springer? SPRINGER:I have some comments to make whether or not theyÓre before or after the motion. At your pleasure, Mr. Chair? GALDONES:WeÓre on discussion right now, Commissioner Springer. SPRINGER:A moratorium or voting in denial of the application as if we were placing a moratorium on an application such as this might not solve the problem as it is 36