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with the Planning Department, then we wouldn’t have to go through all this song and dance, so to speak. But in view of that fact, you know, I would support this application. One point that I’d like to make is that, you know, in the future as Hilo develops it seems like it’s going up towards Kaumana and up Kaumana area. That’s where development is inevitable. And one of the concerns expressed by the neighbors was the flooding, in regards to the flooding. And when they built that bridge it was somewhat built at an angle that would further damage his property, you know. And I think this is where Public Works Department should look at this and anticipate future developments above Komohana. Because, you know, development is going up there because of the building of the new highway, the Bypass, and the other highway. That is the most probable place to be developed.And I think as planners, you know, they should look at this time before development comes in put in infrastructure so that those developments can be put in without much argument and a position, and perhaps even look at other, directing other developments, urban developments, towards Puna and towards Hamakua area above, adjacent to Wainaku and beyond that. And, because if we’re looking at the future and future reports of the probability that someday Mauna Loa might erupt, you know, those are the issues that as a County we should be looking at.And that’s only my concern; and for whatever it’s worth, I just needed to express that. WOODWARD: Thank you, Commissioner Domingo. One of the things with regard to the specifics of this application, they do, one of their conditions is that any runoff generated be handled on-site and not fed into the streets. How exactly that works I don’t know, I’m not an engineer. But they did write the -. DOMINGO: I’m glad that you’re -. WOODWARD: They got the words there anyway. DOMINGO: I’m glad that you mentioned that. Because that’s something I wanted to speak to. You know, it’s a condition that perhaps satisfies everyone that all runoff will be taken care of on the property. But if you notice the flow down Alenaio Stream through the years have increased. The flow down to that Kawailani Stream and down to Wailoa River has dramatically increased. When you find heavy rains come, what we’re looking at is the Bayfront area being flooded. That didn’t happen before. But with all the developments that’s taking place we’re finding that, you know, the increase in the waterflow has really increased dramatically. And that’s why I think Public Works, again, needs to look at their policy and determine what can be done to address that. I know it’s easier said than done. But if we’re going to allow development, you know, around Hilo and adjacent properties, we need to make sure that flooding and drainage and traffic concerns are taken care of. Otherwise, we’re going to have a sad group of people living here and we’re going to have nothing but complaints. And that’s, you know, realistic. I’m not trying to dramatize that. WOODWARD: Thank you, Commissioner Domingo. I see Mr. Lee is reaching for his microphone even as we speak to address your question, I’m sure. 7 EXHIBIT A