HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOM 0438.045 2002-2004
FROM FRX N0. :180(33294641 May. 26 2004 06:52RM P1
David and Christina Hamilton
75-5772 Melelina Street
Kailua-Kona. HI 96740
County Council
Councilman James Arakaki
23 Auptrni St. C7 -
Hilo, HI 96720 ~ C~
Reference Bill # 198 and # l99 G
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Ikty County Council, -
My husband and I livc in Kona Heights subdivision next to Kailua View Estates. Waiuse co
Nani Kailua Road that intersects with Queen K. Highway. ['m writing to give you ' ~
feedback on how the proposed Nani Kona Aina subdivision would impact our lives. lily ~
hope is you will go back to the drawing boani on this one and investigate other options
for the increased traffic.
I understand the developer has agreed to complete the road that would join the Aloha
Kona and Kailua View Estates subdivision with those off Hualalai Rd in an effort to
relieve the added traffic that would be generated by new homes. However, most of the
traffic is not. trying to get up to Ilolualoa, and going down Hualalto Rd. is not as quick as
using Nadi Kailua Dr. to get to the highway. For these reasons, my husband and I
anticipate that the current plan is not sut'fiCient to alleviate the traffic problems that will
be created.
In addition W the 43 now homes that would be added to the Aloha Kona/Nani Kailua
Road access to Queen K, we anticipate having a huge inaease in the number of cars
going up and down our residential street. This is of concern to us as it is already a road
where many go way too fast for a residential area; having more cars can only add to the
hazard. There are many, many driveways opening onto the main road. Plus there are
many school bus stops along both roads. There would be a much higher likelihood of
accidents on Nani Kailua with a substantial increase in the number of cars on the road.
We know Kona cannot stay our small town forever and ask only that making room for
new residents does not substantially impact the quality of life we aheady enjoy. In this
instance, we see a need for another option for traffic; perhaps an access road alongside
the Kona Heights subdivision to serve the 43 new lots, as well as the 17 that are going in
at the north end of Melelina Street that also have no Other access out of the subdivision.
Thank you for your kind and wise attention.
Sincerelyn^, L~! ~ /
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David and Christine Hamilton
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