HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOM 0687.014 2004-2006 Eoff, Karen
From: Jonathan Morgan (jmorgan@rostrevorpartners.com]
Sent: Tuesday, March 21, 2006 6:14 AM
To: counciltestimony@co.hawaii.hi.us
Cc: Pilago, K. Angel
Subject: Infrastructure in Kona: the Palamanui (Hiluhilu) and KPC Developments
Dear Council Members,
Kona is experiencing very rapid growth, substantial development and an
influx of capital. At times like this it is easy to think about the
short
term benefits of such activity and lose sight of the longer term
implications should we not have in place the appropriate infrastructure
to
maintain and support a robust and growing community.
As the stewards of our community and its long term prosperity I urge you
not
to take the expedient route or buckle under to the financial pressures
which
may be extant when considering development proposals. The long term
needs
of the community and costs, both capital and operating, must be
considered.
To often the short term measure turns out to impose a substantial long
term
tax on the community by dint of the fact that additional costs must be
incurred to rectify problems that might have been anticipated had we the
discipline to require that those wishing to develop our community also
think
about our long term needs. Asking the tough questions now and
developing
the appropriate measures insures that the growth in our community can
be
sustained at a cost which is not burdensome to current and future
constituents. In this regard, I urge you to continue to turn down the
xPc
development.
Finally, we are a community and nation which prides itself on the rule
of
law. To tYiis end, you have put in place ordinances, zoning
requirements,
etc..which must be administered and maintained in an open and
transparent
manner; not subject to the whims of either financial or political
pressure.
Remember, you are the example which governs how others view the
integrity of
our system. This is the central issue around the Palamanui Development
and
the required roadway system. Again let's do the right thing here and
not
trample the existing rules and regulations which govern the development
of
this infrastructure.
Yours very truly, ~ f~
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Jonathan G. Morgan
Makalei Estates
Lot 77
Jonathan G. Morgan
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Rostrevor Partners, LLC
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