HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOM 0106.066 2004-2006 Robello, Alfred
From: J. C. Tyler III [jct3kona@hawaii.rr.com]
Sent: Tuesday, June 14, 2005 12:21 PM
To: County Council Tx
Subject: Bills 29, 30, 31, 32 (6-14-05 Planning Committee Mtg)
Aloha Co-Chairs Hoffmann & Pilago and members of the Planning Committee,
In the past I have provided you with testimony in support of these
bills due to their consistency with the General Plan, proposed
improvements to address infrastructure concurrency, and avoidance of
urban sprawl. My position remains unchanged.
It has also come to my attention that your committee also will be
considering Communication 106.52, which proposes amendments to Bill 30.
I have reviewed this communication and offer the following comments for
your consideration:
I. Proposed amendments to Conditions F, G, I and the new J clearly
relate to improving concurrency of roadway
infrastructure/interconnectivity and public safety and significantly
improve the bill, especially in light of previous public testimony.
II. The addition of new condition I and amendments to old condition L
are appropriate since they timely addresses flooding issues prior to
occupancy and will be in the interest of public safety.
III. The addition of Condition U proposing a land set-aside for a
school site and up to $600,000 in building or other structural
improvements thereon and the facilitation of the opening of a school
prior to occupancy of any rezoned area is quite astonishing, and its
authors and the developer are to be commended for their willingness to
explore this obvious community benefit. One further comment: due to the
proximity of Kahakai Elementary School, I believe the right of first
refusal to utilize this site/facility should be given to an existing -
Kona public charter or private school that is in need of such space.
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IV. The proposed amendments to new condition V, granting additional
fair share credits for some of these proposed improvements seem
appropriate, especially given the significance and magnitude of the ~
improvements.
V. The proposed amendments to old condition U (renumbered to X) which
provide specific percentages of housing for 80% of the median income
and not to exceed 120% of such income are also commendable and should
be incorporated as well. They address a true public need.
While I recognize that some members of the Kona community may still not
feel comfortable with these proposals, it is my personal feeling that
such proposals do establish a new paradigm and standards which will not
only improve the standard of living for those who will occupy the
residential units, but, more importantly, at least in my mind, improve
the quality of life for those and many other residents who will benefit
from the proposed infrastructure improvements.
Thank you for the opportunity to provide these comments and your
careful consideration of them ComM. N0.
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