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01/22/2004 19:15 008-329-7034 DODD/VON PLATEN PAGE 01 79.573)' Ktlskini Hwy, Sui66a 208 Qs~ KsiharKoew,H196740 ~ www.kone•kAhe~,eom eafo~kwterkottalau~re January 22, 2004 Kung Hee Pat Choy Curtis Tyler xc~ n: Vice Chairman ~1me.--- - - 8 County of Hawaii Curmty Cuuncd r- 77-6399 Nalani Stt'eet #104 ~O„`"'~'"`~3~°-~- Kailua-Kona, Hl 9640-8980 =-.,~"ry Ca+ndl ,P- v `t Aloha Cotmcilman Tyler, The Board of Directors of the Kona Kobala Chamber of Commerce hac reviewed and voted to support the change of zoning request for the Clifto's development located at O'oma, Kona. We feel that the project is consistent with the County General Plan and the Keahole to Kailua Development Plan in that it provides and will support the needs of the Kailua-Kona region, as it continues to grow and develop. Our endorsement IS CONTINGENT UPON the following concerns that were raised in our discussion: Landscaping: We appreciate your efforts to provide an enhanced project entry, as well as landscaping along the entire Queen Kaahumanu highway frontage of your project. Aecause of the importance of this corridor in being the point of entry for many of the visitors to our island, we ask that you work to install these improvements during the early stages of your prgject. Wastewater Trcaluteut/Disposal: We ask that you take extra ef£orfs to ensure that all wastewater generated on site be treated and disposed. of in accordance with all governmental regrrlatinns. Of extreme importance to our business community is the preservation of the integrity o£ the near shore coastal waters, especially those in the vicinity of the National Park, near the proposed project. Transportation: Uf importauce to our members is the current traffic situation along Queen Kaahwnanu Highway. We ask that you mitigate the impacts of ail lralxc generated by roar project. Appropriate traffic control measures should be implemented to ensure the smooth flow of traffic within and through. the. pmject. area. While we advocate the expansion of business and the continuing of development in West Hawaii, we insist that new businesses and developments fully wnsider West Hawaii's Comm. No. ~ ' -3 Ref. To: 'wed Ret. Date yJAN 2 2Q~4_