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Testimony for Nani Kona Aina <br /> Monday, March 8, 2004 <br /> Lynn Puri <br /> 75-349 Melelina Place, Kailua-Kona 96740 <br /> tel: 327-9373 ~ <br /> cell: 989-2649 ",ime.---------- ay-"~ <br /> fax: 329-9544 rbTa------'"-~'~ ~ ~ <br /> Ci,arnrJ <br /> ~r~L- <br /> <br /> We live in a home directly adjacent to the Nani Kona Aina parcel. We moved to <br /> our home in January 2000 and were quite aware that the land next to us would <br /> be developed. We welcomed a development that incorporated the concepts of <br /> smart growth. We trusted that the county would be responsible in the process of <br /> <br /> overseeing the correct usage of this land and be attuned to the ramifications of <br /> <br /> growth to the community at large. <br /> In the past four years, however, we have experienced rampant growth and total <br /> disregard to its effects on the greater community. Traffic gridlock, lack of proper <br /> schools, libraries, parks, water, emergency services are strained to the point of <br /> crisis. Developers have called the shots on this island and it shows. Now we <br /> are looking at a piece of land where the developer plays a "shell game' creating <br /> separate "shells" so that he does not have take legal responsibility for the <br /> infrastructure. And what is most astounding is that he proposes that this <br /> shadowy game of incremental zoning be approved by you. <br /> Gentlemen, we have a state of emergency. It is critical that you deny rezoning <br /> of this land. In addition, and I know it takes courage, but we need a moratorium <br /> on all building permits and rezoning. During the moratorium we need a <br /> responsible and proactive program to solve the current crisis and to create a plan <br /> so, that after the moratorium, we have a detailed and fiscally responsible <br /> commitment from each developer that will insure the quality of life and the beauty <br /> of this island. <br /> Please do the right thing. <br /> ~..+0.N.-- l UJ~~ <br /> Comm. No. -I .3$• 2 <br /> Ref. To: Pre~~ <br /> Ref. Date~~ <br /> <br />