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-The plan calls for a 7-foot sidewalk all around the building to accommodate"pedestrian traffic". <br /> This appears to eliminate the public parking that currently exists for those seeking beach access <br /> or guest parking on Kahakai Road across from Hale Kona Kai.There are no other sidewalks for <br /> pedestrians to use all along Kahakai Road north of the turn, so pedestrians will still be using the <br /> traffic lanes—there will just be MUCH MORE pedestrian traffic once they are past the sidewalks. <br /> In summary, based on my review of these plans,this looks like an over-sized building development being <br /> placed down in the midst of a peaceful,tranquil part of the community widely traversed by pedestrians <br /> from the surrounding complexes. The safety and environmental impact of this development seem to <br /> have been ignored by the developer. Some recommendations to the current plan prior to approval <br /> would be as follows: <br /> 1) Elimination of the lock off unit concept reducing the number of units to less than 100.This is <br /> more in line with the original plan approved several years ago for 48 condo units. <br /> 2) Eliminating one floor of the structure so that the height of the building from Kahakai Road also <br /> falls below 40 feet.Again, this will help adjust the number of units to less than 100. <br /> 3) Conducting a thorough impact study of the revised building plan on the traffic and safety of <br /> pedestrians on Kahakai Road and making any adjustments recommended accordingly. <br /> I appreciate the time and consideration of this testimony by the Planning Commission. I look forward to <br /> viewing the Planning Commission meeting online later this week. Mahalo! <br /> Sincerely, <br /> '13 <br /> 11_�01 <br /> Elizabeth Berecz <br /> Owner, 75-5870 Kahakai Road, Unit 408 <br /> Kailua Kona, HI, 96740 <br />