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Pg. 98 Objective 14 Maximize the use of Rural designated lands to preserve rural <br /> character and lifestyle. Policies <br /> All items from 14.1, 14.2, 14.3, 14.4, 14.5, 14.6 - Red: Must revise all items as the Planning <br /> Board is asking for Support of everything they are doing, which contradicts any changes that the <br /> public may be deemed detrimental. Asking for"blind" support is ridiculous. <br /> Actions - Items 14.a, 14.b, 14.c, & 14.d Red: Revise all items as it is asking to Amend Zoning <br /> Code, zoning districts which is crucial to see current codes compared to amendments. How are <br /> these amendments affecting the public to their advantage vs. disadvantages. This is very <br /> important to NOT just accept amendments. Thorough research is necessary to protect the <br /> public. <br /> Pg. 99 Table 26: Rural Neighborhood Character Guidelines <br /> No Changes <br /> Pg. 100 4.1.6 Agriculture <br /> Last para: "The General Plan provides planning tools to incentivize the highest and best use of <br /> productive agricultural lands. The Plan's policies... ... entire paragraph need to be revised. I am <br /> especially concerned with the word "incentivize the highest and best use... here again what <br /> does this mean, how will it be done, who benefits. <br /> Pg. 101 Objective 15 Support the active use of Productive Agricultural lands. <br /> Actions <br /> All items 15.a, 15.b, 15.c. 15.d, 15.e must be revised Not just Amend. <br /> Pg. 102 Actions (continue) <br /> Item 15.f- Revise "Update the Real Property Tax Code....." need public input for transparency. <br /> Item 15.g Revise "Amend the Zoning Code..." again do not just accept Amending <br /> Item 15.k Revise "Collaborate with USDA and the State.... It's not just collaborate, it's what are <br /> the decisions based upon, what are the final decisions, how are these decisions helping <br /> farmers. Since, we have passed hundreds of years farming in Hawaii you would think we have <br /> identified major problems, why these problems do not get resolved, who are responsible for the <br /> non-resolutions. This is just repeating ....USDA, the State who have been in charge of <br /> agriculture, I want to see a report card that covers 1950s to 2023. Report cards are <br />