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generations don't always want to take over the businesses and while we do have some younger <br /> farmers coming to Waimea to benefit from its fertile soil and temperate weather. Many others are <br /> no longer farming or ranching. There's a lot of barren Ag land in Waimea that's not being used in <br /> Ag. I feel that in more cases than not these days we see locals wanting small properties, small Ag <br /> properties to grow their own food, raise their animals and raise their family and these parcels I <br /> believe are appropriate for that. I think the applicant has also demonstrated the respect to the local <br /> architecture by maintaining the design in those 2 existing ranch homes that are on the property. <br /> In terms of the commercial zoning along Mamalahoa, I think that is appropriate. It has <br /> neighboring commercial properties and, in this area, nearing the end of the commercial zone going <br /> east out of town. There are other commercial zone properties or buildings as well and many of <br /> them are in disrepair. There's medical practitioners and other service providers that would like to <br /> offer services to us residents of Waimea and they cannot find spaces to provide those services. I <br /> think it would be nice if Waimea kupuna didn't have to travel to get services. It'd be nice if they <br /> were in town. I can say that I prefer to see the commercial buildings be single-story structures. I <br /> think it would have a lot less of a visual impact probably meaning fewer units. But in general, I <br /> support the concept. I know that a traffic study has been done. We can only assume that— <br /> HATA: 30 seconds Nancy. <br /> CARR SMITH: —oh, okay. Oh, I didn't get the 6 minutes. Okay. <br /> DEFRANCO: 6 minutes, is that right. <br /> HATA: Because Nancy is registered for only agenda item 2 is what I see on <br /> my end. <br /> CARR SMITH: Okay. Got it. <br /> DEFRANCO: Excuse me, if Nancy wants to speak for 6 minutes, she can just like <br /> everybody else has. <br /> HATA: Oh, okay, got it. <br /> CARR SMITH: That's fine. Thank you. Yeah, so I think the commercial building <br /> should be single-story. I know that the traffic, the left turn lane has already been installed in front <br /> of Earl's and this property. I know that Earl's recently put out a statement that they're no longer <br /> allowing parking in front of their building. So, that should help with some of that confusion <br /> getting in and out and evidently, it's going to be left turn both ways. So, that would be helpful as <br /> well. I know that traffic's an issue here. I always just look at it as it's school/work traffic and <br /> then it's over. <br /> In closing, I want to say, I do not know the applicant. I know Joni is in real estate, but I don't <br /> know them. I do believe that people need to be treated fairly and when I see form letters that say <br /> that they oppose any development by this applicant. Then I have a pretty good feeling that it's <br /> personal and I think that's sad. I respect everyone's opinions, but I do feel that you as <br /> 9 <br /> EXHIBIT A <br />