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Mr.Duane Kanuha,Director <br /> September 24, 2015 <br /> Page 2 <br /> For golf courses situated outside of a Resort Node,for the most part the LUPAG map <br /> designations are similar to the adjoining properties. For example,the Big Island <br /> Country Club golf course at Pu'uanahulu is designated Rural,while the Makalei <br /> Country Club golf course is designated Extensive Agriculture. This concept also <br /> applies to golf courses proximate to and generally considered part of existing Resort <br /> Nodes. These include the Kuki'oiNanea golf courses which are designated either <br /> Medium or Low Density and the Extensive Agriculture designation of the Hapuna <br /> Prince Golf Course, all of which are situated mauka of the Queen Ka'ahumanu <br /> Highway. <br /> The Kona Country Club's mauka golf course is the only course within and/or <br /> proximate to a LUPAG map Resort Node that is designated Open. Following along <br /> the same principles,the course should thus be designated Urban Expansion,Low <br /> Density,or Medium Density. <br /> 2. Having such a designation enables the landowner to explore alternative uses of the <br /> property,uses that would be generally consistent with the surrounding area. One <br /> possible use could be the introduction of a few residences within the golf course to <br /> help financially sustain the operations of the golf course, a use that is currently not <br /> allowed because of the existing Open zoning. In either event, any change in use or <br /> modification of the existing golf course use will require ample public and government <br /> review vis a vis the rezoning and Special Management Area processes. <br /> Again,we respectfully request your favorable consideration of Kona Country Club,Inc.'s <br /> request. Should you have any questions or wish further information on this matter,please feel <br /> free to contact me. Thank you very much! <br /> Sincerely, <br /> NCA * <br /> r <br /> SIDNEY M. FUKE <br /> Planning Consultant <br /> Enclosure <br /> Copy—Kona Country Club,Inc.w/enclosure via email <br />