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So, I think that kind of addresses the traffic issue. I don't think there'll be any traffic issue, and
<br />if you look in the Background Report on the statistics used to, that are done with a TIAR or a
<br />Traffic Impact Analysis Report, the increase of vehicle trips during peak hours are minimal.
<br />And, when you turn them into right-hand turns, it's basically a non -effect.
<br />So, from that standpoint, also the standpoint that the—the property right in front of it that
<br />ultimately creates that triangle, it's owned by the State. It has some utility stuff on it. It's not
<br />going anywhere. It's not going to change. So, there's no additional buffer that would ever occur
<br />there. So, as you come up—this creates still allowing it to have the same residential look and
<br />feel, creates that additional buffer, mitigates traffic, and allows, you know, some additional
<br />office space in that area which could help in the, you know, going up Waianuenue where there's
<br />the Hilo Medical Center. Could be some support services for that. My client is currently a real
<br />estate broker. He will be occupying about, about a third of the building for his, for his own
<br />business.
<br />And, the project for him, the way he expressed it to me, was an emotional project. His late wife
<br />worked for the County for many years, and she passed away some years back, and in that process
<br />he, and after she passed, through, you know, life insurance or something like that nature, he
<br />acquired this property. And, his concept is to build this as honoring her. So, I really do feel and
<br />believe that my client will come through and honor everything that he says he's going to do or I
<br />wouldn't be sitting here. I wouldn't be talking about this. I'd be very neutral and very bland.
<br />And, so it's, you know, it's like I said, it's a little bit tricky, but at the same time, I felt that it was
<br />relatively straightforward and, like I said, having been a decision -maker before, these are some
<br />of the things, you know, we have to weigh out. Change is a little bit tricky for some people, and
<br />it's how do we adjust and make it so it has a minimal impact but still, you know, moving
<br />forward. And, it's, you know, General Plan, it's conducive for that. Access ways, it's got sewer.
<br />It's getting hooked up to sewer. It's got water, fire control. It has all the elements needed to
<br />create a good office space.
<br />With that, I will answer any questions that there are.
<br />HENKEL: Mr. Kern, did you review the Planning Director's Recommendation and Background
<br />Report?
<br />KERN: My client and I both did, and we are agreeable with all the above, the Recommendation
<br />as well as all of the conditions.
<br />HENKEL: Thank you. Commissioners, are there any questions?
<br />IKEDA: Yes, I do.
<br />HENKEL: Yes, Mr. Ikeda.
<br />IKEDA: You know, Mr. Kern, my problem is I'm very familiar with this property. I live up
<br />there. Your property, where it turns, it's—it's right by the signal light.
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