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e) Allowing for commercial zoning in Village Centers. <br /> fl Not allowing for"strip mall" like development. <br /> g) Exploring areas that are already high traffic areas. <br /> As more discussion ensued, the following are suggested possibilities for implementing the <br /> above viewpoints: <br /> a) Designating the pre-existing Community Center areas as Village Centers in each <br /> community where infrastructure already exists, making the transition easier and less <br /> costly. <br /> b) Possibly redefining the barriers of the Village Centers. <br /> c) Possibility of mobile businesses or tented structures in the Village Centers. <br /> d) Build with the idea of resilience and sustainability in mind. <br /> e) The AC should help to guide the relocation of businesses. <br /> fl Stick with what the PCDP calls for regarding land use and commercial development. <br /> g) Take into account the voices of the communities. <br /> h) Streamline permitting processes and waive fees for business owners relocating. <br /> Another point made regarding land use was that this opportunity allows the County to possibly <br /> rectify some of the poor land use decisions that contributed to the difficulties in providing for a <br /> growing community. Long and short term concerns shared across the board are public health <br /> and safety, education, healthcare, economic vitality, electricity, water purification, <br /> transportation and communications. It is difficult to address the long term needs because the <br /> full impacts of the lava flow are unpredictable making long-range planning for such a large are <br /> essentially a guessing game. <br /> AC members were split on the idea of allowing "already in use"places like Kalani Honua and <br /> Uncle Roberts to become commercially zoned, but were united in the idea of being cautious of <br /> allowing "opportunistic"businesses of questionable sustainability and lacking consistency with <br /> the PCDP popping up just anywhere. <br /> Sharon moved to amend the Town Hall Subcommittee role to include the responsibility of <br /> conducting a preliminary investigation into which Community Centers within the Pahoa <br /> service area are able to provide feasible infrastructure to become a Village Center. Second by <br /> Elmer. Motion passed with 9 votes aye. <br /> Duane introduced Cathy Wiltz, State Director for Hawai'i Small Business Development Center. <br /> She was available to answer any questions the AC may have. Duane also put forth the idea of <br /> designating one or two AC members as contacts who would have access to the Command <br /> Center that's currently set up in Pahoa. <br /> Leila moved to have Susan and Rene be designated as the contacts for the Command Center. <br /> Second by Elmer. Motion passed with 9 votes aye. <br /> 3 <br />