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October 11, 1999
Honorable Curtis Tyler
Councilman, County of Hawaii
25 Aupuni St.
Hilo, HI 96720 Subject: Off Street Aacing
Dear Curtis: Aloha!
There was a front-page article in the October 11, 1999
West Hawaii Today indicating the County Council may consider a
resolution authorizing a West Hawaii drag-strip and auto
racing complex.
The State Legislature passed such a resolution recently,
in apite of strong opposition of residents in~,the Kalaoa region,
which is adjacent to the originally proposed drag strip site.
Fortunately, for the area residents, the Governor vetoed the
legislation.
Our objection i~ not to the idea of an.~off-street racing
complex, per se, but to its location. Mr. Maddox in his liter-
ature, and testimony downplays our objection to the noises air
pollution, and Lights saying the noise from the airport opera-
tions would be just as loud as the noise from the racing complex.
Why add to Che noise pollution in this residential area?
We strongly urge the Counoil to structure the language
of the Yesolution, if developed, to require the facility to be
remote from any existing or proposed residential or resort
development. The location proposed by Maddox is not acceptable
because it is within a mile or less of exis~,ing or allocated
residential areas.
Finally, the site Maddox proposes is within the Master
Plan boundary of lands designated for only residential usage.
Since that designation should prevent development of commer-
cial or non residential-type establishments, the Council should
honor thaC allocation.
Your cooperation on this matter will be appreciated.
Sincerely, /~~~J~G
Roy M shcush
Chairman Gov't Affairs Committee
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