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2. Communication No. 2013 -25: Mass Transit Subcommittee (MTSC). Marty Mimmack gave an overview of the MTSC meeting held on April 23 and requested clarification of the AC's position on the March 14, 2013 AC letter to Tiffany Kai, interim manager of the Mass Transit Agency. June Conant offered her observations on the new MTA service in HPP. Dan moved to have the MTSC meet ASAP with Mass Transit Director, Tiffany Kai. Second by June. Motion passes with 6 votes aye. 3. Communication No. 2013 -24: Request for Scholarships to Attend Hawaii Conference of Planning Officials (HCPO). Larry explained the Planning Director's memo regarding funding for CDP AC member participation in the September 2013 HCPO conference being hosted by the County of Hawaii Planning Department at the Sheraton Kona Resort and Spa at Keauhou Bay. June moved to request the PCDP AC be considered for a discounted tuition rate for the HCPO conference. Second by Dan. Motion passed with 6 votes aye. 4. Communication No. 2012 -57: PCDP AC Comments on Application for Amendments to Special Permit Application No. 1122 (SPP 1122). Public Testimony: Michael Flynn, Kalapana Seaview Estates resident and property owner immediately adjacent to Belly Acres and a few hundred feet from S.P.A.C.E., testified against the size and scope of the activities being proposed in the requested amendments to SPP 1122. ii. Ursula Snover, Kalapana Seaview Estates resident and rental property owner, testified against the number and frequency of events proposed by the amendments to SPP 1122 and the loss of peace and quiet in their neighborhood. iii. Athena Peanut, Kalapana Seaview Estates resident, testified that she was among those that supported S.P.A.C.E.'s original Special Permit application, but now opposes the expanded activities being proposed particularly the use of amplified music, on site performances and issuance of a liquor license. iv. Kelly Finn, Kalapana Seaview Estates resident directly across the street from S.P.A.C.E., testified against on -site fundraising performances due to noise and traffic concerns impacting the neighboring Seaview residents. V. Susan Overley, Kalapana Seaview Estates resident directly across the street from S.P.A.C.E., testified that the recent cessation of events has been a welcome relief for her and asked that the expanded scope of proposed activities in the amendments be scaled back to be more in line with what was originally allowed under SPP 1122. Additional discussion by the AC ensued in which some members pointed out several unsupported assumptions, inaccuracies and deficiencies they believe are contained in the amendment application. They also noted the historical failure of Hawaii Volcano Circus, Ltd. and its related enterprises to adhere to the parameters and conditions of the original Special Permit. Members also discussed and suggested talking points for what should be discussed in the AC comment letter, including: 2