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~a l~lt~r <br /> Aloha kakou, <br /> I don't usually write to people in government but the Clifto's issue causes me concern - <br /> and [hope my points raise red flags with you all as well. <br /> <br /> The Clifto's conversion to residential zoning from light industrial zone is a mistake. <br /> • I understand development is going to take place and the area affected is as good as any <br /> for development. <br /> • The area is close to the airport and because of that, especially with residences being <br /> proposed, people will soon begin complaining about airport noise. The next step is for <br /> "us" to find a way to cut down on the noise -usually accomplished with restricted flying <br /> times and smaller airplanes (as soon as Aloha complies with federal requirements). <br /> • If any of you are familiar with Orange County/John Wayne airport, this scenario should <br /> be familiar. Over a period of time, the flight requirements at John Wayne have become <br /> quite restrictive. One of the main reasons is because of the complaints from people in <br /> Newport Beach. The airport was there first, the people came later -just like Kona. <br /> • I would strongly encourage you to NOT allow this conversion and leave it as light <br /> industrial. We would not be denying the developer the opportunity to make money - or <br /> the county to collect taxes on the development. f <br /> • But the airport is our lifeline. It is the reason the rest of the North Kona/Kohala~-; <br /> development is taking place. Allowing residences next to the airport is not very I~ght. ~n _ _ <br /> • Additionally, Mayor Kim's veto based on not allowing the development until the <br /> infrastructure is in place is very wise. <br /> A hui hou, <br /> Mike Osborne <br /> 78-625 [hilani Place <br /> Kailua-Kona, H[ 96740 <br /> 324-0045 <br /> Comm. ro. 400. z3 <br /> Ref. To: <br /> Ref. Uate <br /> <br />