HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOM 0400.170 2002-2004 September 15, 2004
County of Hawaii
25 Aupuni Street
Hilo, Hawaii 96720
Re: Mayor Kim's Veto Bill 178
Chairman Tyler and Members of the Council,
I am Myles Miyasato of the Hawaii Operating Engineers Industry Stabilization
Fund. I come before you today on behalf of my organization in favor of Bill
178. We are asking that you override Mayor Kim's veto. The Mayor's decision
is based on traffic issues. It is common knowledge that this is a major issue,
not only for West Hawaii but our island as a whole.
The widening of Queen Kaahumanu Highway, Phases I & 11, is on the state
Department of Transportation's -Highways division calendar. However, without
the widening of Queen Kaahumanu Highway from Palani Road to Keauhou,
and the completion of the Oceanside 1250 Bypass Road, this really does not
solve any of the traffic problems. What would offer relief is housing North of
Kailua. This would allow employees North of Kailua, to purchase housing
closer to their place of employment. In addition to housing, commercial outlets
such as banks, markets, and fast food restaurants, would all reduce traffic into
Kailua. To address the additional 1,000 vehicles that are expected to resuk
from this project, if any of these vehicles do go south it would be in the opposite
direction from the traditional peak hour traffic flow. I actually expect the majority
of these vehicles to travel north. Another important reason to develop north is
we do not want any major development south where our productive agricultural
lands are.
There are many generous amendments attached to this rezoning that may
never be offered again. Could you imagine how this area would look with large
Industrial Buildings 50-100 feet high, Construction Base Yards, possibly
Breweries with smoke stacks? This is what you would be encouraging should
this rezoning be denied.
Thank you for allowing me the opportunity to testify as I look forward to your
favorable vote.
Myles Miyasato
Stabilization Representative
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