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