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our coastline. It is an example of community participation in the planning process and of developers willingness to meet the needs of the community. ÐCliftoÓs project should also be held to the same standards and conditions, and conditions should be imposed that would bind future landowners and developers of Ooma property to commit to provisions similar to those at Kohanaiki. The high density of CliftoÓs proposal is not in keeping with the General Plan and itÓs clearly an example of developer- driven planning, not community-based planning. This is a speculative project with no direct benefit to our community. The impacts to our roadways, scenic views, accesses and gathering rights are not fully disclosed and cannot be mitig th Sodeberg and the 8 grade Kealakehe students are especially concerned with potential impact to the old Mamalahoa Trail. ÐFor over ten years, Kohanaiki Ohana has helped organize the trail maintenance program with the students. To date, approximately 1,500 students have worked on the section of trail through Ooma and Kohanaiki. The concurrent applications for both the zone change and SMA Permit should not be approved at this time. ÐMahalo for your consideration. K. Angel Pilago, Kohanaiki Ohana.Ñ GALDONES:Thank you, Ms. Eoff. Commissioners, any questions of Ms. Eoff? Mr. Kawashima? KAWASHIMA:My name is Irving Kawashima and I represent the Na Ala Trails and Access Program. My address is 19 East Kawili Street, Hilo, Hawaii. The Na Ala Hele Trails and Access Program would like to request that the developer work with our Hawaii Island Advisory Council concerning ways to integrate the historic Mamalahoa Trail into the future development. ÐThe Na Ala Hele is the Hawaii Statewide Trails and Access Program that was established through legislation in 1988 and directs the Department of Land and Natural Resources to plan, develop, acquire land or rights for public use of land, construct, and engage in coordination activities to implement a trail and access system. ÐOur Advisory Council, also required by law, are made up of members appointed by the Chairperson of DLNR and represent interested constituencies such as Hawaiian Cultural representatives, trail and mountain clubs, mountain bikers, hikers, equestrians, hunters, fishermen, environmentalists, landowners, and trail and access advocates. ÐThe Mamalahoa Trail is owned by the State of Hawaii and traverses through the proposed development. Na Ala Hele would like the developer to work closely with the Advisory Council concerning trail protection, buffers, public access and adjacent landscaping. ÐThe council meets once a month and can be reached by calling me at 974-4217.Ñ 22