HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOM 0106.014 2004-2006 Robello, Alfred
From: Susie Cysewski [agkona@hawaii.rr.comj
Sent: Tuesday, April 12, 2005 10:05 AM
To: counciltestimony@co.hawaii.hi.us
Subject: SUFFOLK INVESTMENT AND PUA'A DEVELOPMENT
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Aloha,
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I wanted to offer my testimony concerning this project. I think it s good
idea with some concerns. Affordable housing is badly needed in Kona. I know
of so many businesses that can't find employees and certainly part of the
reason is there's no place for them to live. A central location seems
reasonable and a shopping center there seems like it would reduce some
congestion around Palani Road intersection. Perhaps some residents in the
area could walk to the store reducing cars on the road. My other thoughts
are:
- There should be a SAFE CROSSWALK for kids and adults from Pulani Estates
to cross Kuakini Hwy to get to the Shopping Center, maybe even a pedestrian
bridge above.
- That the affordable apartments are not sucked up by retirees from the
mainland. Maybe there could be a stipulation that first renters need to be
Hawaii residents for a year to be able to rent. Young people and
young families should get preference.
- Some way to control that Affordable apartments don't end up with 10
family members living in a 2 BDRM apartment
- There should be a playground, pavilion and restrooms for the public to
use.
Thank you,
Susie Cysewski
Phn 325-6493
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