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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOM 0099.007 2002-2004 Feb 18 03 03:27p Rab Puri 808-329-9544 p.l Rab Puri: 75-349 Melelina Place Kailua-Kdna HI 96740 TEL: 80&327-9373 FAX: 808-329-9544 facsimile ti-ansmittal To: Bobby Jeanleithead-Todd Fax: 961-8912 Fmm: Rab Puri Gate: 2/18/2003 Re: Testimony 2 incl cover CC: [Click here and type name] ? U~gefR ? Far Review ? Please CammeM ? Please Reply ? Please Recycle Dear AAs Bobby Jean Leilhead-Todd, I am pleased to testify on behalf of Kona Ouhloor Circle in srgiport of amending Chapter 25 relating to Scenic Corridor Overlay District. Mahab, Comm. Na qq'1 FSIe No. F'~'C'~~~~~. Ref. To:h~~ Ref. Date FEB 1 9 2003 Feb 18 03 03:27p Rab Puri 806-329-9544 p.2 ' Na Leo Pohai ~ . , THE PUBLIC POLICY AFFILIATE OF THE OUTDOOR CIRCLE1314 SOUTH KING ST. STE 306, HONOLULU, HAWA,ft9~i814 (808) 593-0300' FAX (808) 593-0525 y " February 18, 2003 SUBJECT: BILL 265 To Chairwoman Bobby Jean Leithead-Todd and Members of the Hawaii County Committee on Planning: On behalf of Na Leo Pohai, the public policy affiliate of The Outdoor Circle, I would like to thank you for the opportunity to testify in support of amending Chapter 25 (Zoning Code) relating to Scenic Corridor Overlay Districts. Kona Outdoor Circle is anon-profit organization with a mission to keep Kona clean, green, and beautiful. The establishment of a new section for Scenic Corridor Overlay Zones within Chapter 25 provides the Planning Department with a useful to more effectively respond to regional planning needs of the County of Hawaii. The adoption of this new section will provide a mechanism to full a variety of priorities, ranging from enhancing and protecting areas of unique natural beauty, the identification and preservation sites of historical and cultural importance as well as to incxease recreational opportunities for the residents and visitors within the County of Hawaii. This aligns very well with KOC's goals for Kona and the Big Island. We ask that the Planning Committee vote to approve Bill 265 relating to Scenic Corridor Overlay Districts. Sincerely ai Rab S. Puri Vice President, Kona Outdoor Circle