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Eoff, Karen
From: Bob and Pat Aeder [moanahi@earthlink.netj
Sent: Monday, March 20, 2006 1:53 PM
To: counciltestimony@co.hawaii.hi.us
Cc: Pilago, K. Angel
Subject: Palamanui (Hilo Hilu) development
March 20, 2006
County Council, County of Hawaii
Council Testimony
Committee on Planning
Subject: Palamuanui (Hilo Hilu) rezoning application
We are in favor of the concept of the subject project. However, we reserve final judgment until
a review of the competed agreement between the County and the applicant. In the meantime we
believe that there are positive values for the Kona area with this development. Some of these are
identified as:
1. The location north of the airport with a much needed mauka-makai connector
road in addition to a north-south connector with Kaiminani Drive, is viewed as
two factors that will reduce the traffic impact on Queen Kaahumanu from what
would otherwise be the case.
2. The creation of a stall up phase for the W eat Hawaii Campus of the University
of Hawaii has been in consideration for a long time. The location north, away
from the many other projects planned south of the airport, and adjacent to
housing and a commercial center seems compatible with the notion of a
"University Village".
3. The existence of commercial activity, that would be available to north County
residents, certainly moat reduce traffic into Kailua Village.
4. Expanding anticipated future developments North of Kailas would be expected
to relieve some of the traffic into and out of the Village area.
Submitted by:
Bob and Pat Aeder
73-1501 Laakea St.
Kailua-Kona, HI 96740
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