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<br /> Itoh~n~il~i `Oh~lll~l ~ aloha 'sine <br /> January 23, 2004 <br /> Re: Opposition to Clifto's Zoning Kequest for O'oma • <br /> ~1me----- y.. - <br /> 1~3 <br /> Aloha Chairman Arakaki and County Council members: pOx~ ~-~~~y ~,,o,,,,dl p_ <br /> r~N <br /> I would like to urge this Council to deny Glifto's request for rezoning of `0'oma II <br /> from Industrial 3 acre to Project District. <br /> Section 25-6-41 of the Hawaii County Zoning Code addresses Criteria for estab- <br /> lishing aProject District. It states that a project district may be established out of <br /> public necessity and when the general welfare requires it in order to establish a continuity <br /> in land uses. In addition, a Project District may only be established if it: <br /> 1. Is consistent with the intent and purpose of the County General Plan; and <br /> 2. Will not result in a substantial adverse impact upon the surrounding area, <br /> community or region. <br /> The high density of Clifto's proposal i5 not in keeping with the County General Plan. <br /> It is not consistent with adjoining land uses and it i5 clearly an example of "developer <br /> driven" planning, not community based planning. This is a speculative project with no <br /> direct benefit to our community. The cumulative impacts to our roadways, scenic views, <br /> access and gathering rights cannot be mitigated. <br /> I have worked with the Kohanaiki Ohana since 1990 for the rights of citizens to <br /> participate in agency hearings that affect our quality of life and future growth of the <br /> island. The current project proposed for Kohanaiki is to be a template for future develop- <br /> ment proposals for our coastline. It is an example of communitys participation in the <br /> planning process and of developer's willingness to meet the needs of the community. <br /> Glifto's project does not measure up to these standards nor does it meet the criteria for <br /> establishing a Project District. <br /> Comm. No. <br /> Sincerely, ~ Ref. To: rNe~fed <br /> Karen Eoffo,l ~2-~...~ ~ Ref. Date <br /> P.O. Bex 4753 • Kailas-Kona, Hawai7 96745 • Td (808) 325-0844• Fan (808) 325-6322 <br /> wwwkohanaiki.ag • kohanaiki@kona.net <br /> <br />