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In turn, the Leeward Planning Commission has performed their role in requesting <br /> adjustments based on public input, to the lot sizes to conform with the SKCDP, and the <br /> applicant has complied. <br /> When we purchased my current parcel, I was, and am very aware of the distinct possibility <br /> that any or all of the land in those designations would become more urban. I had closely <br /> reviewed the land use map from the state,the land use map implemented by the County of <br /> Hawaii, and the Land Use Plan approved by the Waimea CDP. I trust that all my neighbors <br /> have also reviewed these Land Use maps and the Floodplain maps as a part of their due <br /> diligence prior to purchasing their property. They are public records and an important part <br /> of disclosure by any listing Realtor. <br /> Folks have asked me why I support this zoning change when it could directly affect my <br /> property and, in some ways, the quality of living on it. My position is that, in a society of <br /> rules and processes, if a party is abiding by those rules and processes, I have to respect a <br /> landowner's private property rights, and the result of the process. There may likely come a <br /> time when my other neighbors endeavor to apply for similar projects with their land, and if <br /> they abide by the process and work within the limitations/guidelines of the Waimea <br /> CDP/County General Plan, I would support them as well. <br /> The approach of creating three smaller parcels for neighborhood commercial use is much <br /> more appealing to me than another Minit Stop or a Strip Mall that would require the full 2.3 <br /> acres as a single lot. The three smaller lots, in concert with CC&Rs, somewhat prevent <br /> another metal building complex or a gas station. <br /> I trust that the development will done with taste, and will compliment Waimea's heritage. I <br /> believe that the current generation of commissioners and local business leaders <br /> understand the value of this. In the event that Mr. Metzler throws in the towel and sells to <br /> the highest bidder, we need to be aware there are entities out there with much deeper <br /> pockets that have much less concern for the town. Future generations may face a far more <br /> arduous battle and end up with worse results. <br /> Sincerely, <br /> Q <br /> Ian Langevin <br />