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his own such that -. And after that, then, there was some litigation between another contractor and the owner. So the long story being short, over the last two or three years he has made some efforts to, good efforts to try to get this thing on the road. But because of these different circumstances he has not be able to complete the activity and open it in a timely manner. The other point I kind of wanted to make is that, and perhaps it just kind of, was an oversight on everybodyÓs part. But when the amendment was approved, this is really one of those rare Special Permits youÓll notice that did not have a time extension clause which would enable the Planning Director to grant a time extension; and, as a result, you know, we are, you know, before this body. We realize, also, that, you know, there have been two requests for standings in a contested hearing and, as a result, the owner has retained the services of Mr. Matsukawa to represent him. SPRINGER:Thank you. Mr. Matsukawa, do you have any comments at this time? MATSUKAWA:Just very briefly. I imagine -. SPRINGER:May I have your address, please? MATSUKAWA:My name is Michael Matsukawa. My address is 75-5751 Kuakini Highway. IÓm an attorney. Mr. Kobayashi engaged me the first t alluded to, when the permit was first contested. For this particular thing, I suppose the issue will come up at the later part of this hearing so I may as well address it - that the issue before the Commission is for an extension of time. You kn testimony IÓve seen seems to want to re-argue the substance of the original permit and the original amendments that were made. Your Rule 6-8 provides for the procedure; and the issues are what condition is involved, the length of time requested and what is the reason for the request. So if the Commission is inclined to grant a co type format or other agreed-upon format, I think the issue is limited to that question of why is a time extension requested; and itÓs to the CommissionÓs discretion to determine what to do about the request. Thank you. SPRINGER:Thank you, Mr. Matsukawa. Commissioners, do you have any questions or comments either for the ApplicantÓs representative Commissioner Graham? GRAHAM:Yeah, IÓd like to ask our Corp. Counsel representative -. Pat, do you read Mr. MatsukawaÓs interpretation that really the only issue before us should relate to the time extension and should not relate to the merits of the permit? OÓTOOLE:ThatÓs right. It is not on the table to revoke the permit or anything. ItÓs just, the question is the amendment that theyÓre asking for of the condition. So they -. 4