2016-12-01 Hearing Transcript - Edward Torrison REZ 16-213

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commercial operation of any type that could be built on this property, if it were to be rezoned, would be to just add one more aggravation to the neighborhood that's already kind of in a less than quiet and peaceful situation as it is. Why add to their burden? So, those are my reasons, and I made the motion. HENKEL: Okay, there's been a motion for an unfavorable recommendation. Is there a second? IKEDA: I second. HENKEL: It's been moved by Commissioner Clarkson and seconded by Commissioner Ikeda. Discussion, please? MOSES: Yeah, I just want to add to what Commissioner Clarkson just shared. I think with the presentation that you, you gave, Zendo, and the effort that you and Mr. Torrison made with the members of the community to try to come together, appreciate that. But, in your own words, you stated that regardless of what it is that you intend to do with that they are in opposition, and so even though that you downsized the building and the structure and all of that, I believe that they are still feeling the same way. And, I agree with Commissioner Clarkson's reasons that although it meets every criteria to approve as the Planning Department has recommended, the Planning Director's recommendation, it does have a factor of bearing the impact it has on the neighborhood. It has in the past for me, and it continues to do so. So, like Commissioner Clarkson—yes, there is that. That is a conflict, and I will also vote in that way. Thank you. HENKEL: Any other comments or discussion from the Commission? I'd like to say that, you know, historically, I found that the Commission has, has been responsive to neighbors and neighborhoods. You know, but having said that, to me, the biggest problem with the project and the biggest concern seems to be traffic. And, yet, II agree with Zendo that just the nature of the building, the limited number of parking spaces and available and no parking on Waianuenue would, would just naturally eliminate, you know, a great deal of traffic for a business that required a lot of traffic. So, I would tend to support the project, but is there any more discussion? With that then, we'll do a roll call vote. DARROW: Thank you, Mr. Chairman. The motion before us is an unfavorable recommendation based on the reasons stated on the record. With that, we'll take the roll call. Commissioner Clarkson? CLARKSON: Aye. DARROW: Commissioner Ikeda? IKEDA: Aye. DARROW: Commissioner Dela Cruz? EXHIBIT D 12