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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOM 0042.073 2002-2004 FROM THE EXEC IC CRRFTSMRN FRX N0. 8083310562 Oct. 22 2004 01:38PM PS KAILUA VILLAGE MERCI•IANTS ASSOCIATION KONA MARKETPLACh ~ 75-5729 Alii Drive C-110 ; ' Kailas-bona, Hawaii 96740 334-0562 phone 331-0562 fax - email: k1'mBatarie(a~hawajj rr con October 22, 2004 Goan y Council Members of Hawaii County Corp ration Council 25 A puni Street Rm 209 ••-Hilo Lagoon Center 101 Aupuni St Suite 325 Hilo, awau 96720 Dear County Council Metttbers and Corporation Council, The situa Village Merchants Association was founded over three years ago, sad Id meetings and board meetings. Our board is made up of volunteer m ant owrien and merchant tnaaagere. In June of this year we were called npo o assist lin matters concerning the Alii Drive One-way for Deliveries, and Sign ode. C?~e met often to review the Sif;n Code and give our input on the needle revieiaons of the Sign Code. KVMA submitted communication No. 42.60 to tk County Council. We also meet with Councilman, Curtis Tyler fora ten of our rommunications on two oocasfons. Muril Boot abd myself were pre t for both meetings. Our meetings were beneficial and progressed well, After he rtvisisons were made, Mr. Tyler and myself went over the changes. After ur review, it was noted that KVMA had to meet to give its rxomrnendstions, howe er, with the Ironmaa event fast approaching, I knew it would be impossible to get Lack with any additional input before the Council meeting set for October 19~. As we all know the agenda must be published and proceed as planned. Wn a ao time gave any aut.horiaation for nny individuals to epewk in our behalf for th County Council hearing on the Sign Code. We were given verbal notice that ere were merchants who had met with us in our Sign Code'Worbng group, who ould testify in their behalf. Later, a petition was circulated fur t}~ose who elisap roved of some restrictions and most of ovr board members did not sign it. ' ! We pest those; who have their right to testify in their behalf. We want to make ii v rdear that we still want to review this new Draft 7 and rovicw the Master ~ Plan f Kailas Village. It id very important that a Sign Code Ordinance be passed to ia~ re that Kailas Village retain its "Kona Way of Lifd' We will continue this dials and inform you of our recommendations as soon as they are available. i ~es r-+*~Y+ ' ~ ~ aril Agnila Preel ent co: $ MA Board members, Kona Outdoor Gircle Comm. No. Z•~3 Ref. Tor ~u f'tcf. Dare