HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOM 0687.022 2004-2006 Nlurashige, Laura
From: Lillian [Russellr004@hawaii.rr.com]
Sent: Saturday, March 18, 2006 8:56 AM
To: Harry Kim; Ikeda, Donald; Isbell, Virginia; Holschuh, Fred; Hoffmann, Pete; Arakaki, James;
Jacobson, Bob; Safarik, Gary; Pilago, K. Angel; Higa, Stacy; Council Testimony
Subject: Re: Hilu Hilu /Palamanui on Planning Committee Agenda in Kona
Dear Mr. Pilago.
Thank you for your message regarding Hilu Hilu. In it you say, among other
things, that "we (the council) do not expect developers to build all roads
and correct all infrastructure needs by themselves".
I beg to differ with you. In California, when communities are planned ,ALL
the infrastructure must be in place BEFORE any development of buildings
commences. Perhaps the local ,state and federal governments support the
infrastructure (Caltrans building on/off ramps to freeways) but it should be
the developer who is responsible for lining up all the ducks and complying
with the mandate the people have asked for. And we ask for it here. NO
BUILDING OF DEVELOPMENTS UNTIL ALL INFRASTRUCTURE....ROADS, FIREHOUSE,
SEWER, WATER, AND SCHOOLS ARE IN PLACE. THEN, AND ONLY THEN, CAN WORK
BEGIN ON THE DEVELOPMENT.
Too often we have seen what happens when developers build without
infrastructure in place. Take La'Aloa, Lako, the proposed KPC LLC....I
mean, offering a "road" without even owning the property. They must think
we just fell off the turnip truck. tt is time that Kona take back what is
rightfully theirs, the quality of life we had and the tax base that is
rightfully ours... It is time for the citizens of Kona to demand that
infrastructure be be in place BEFORE any building of anything commences. It
is time for the residents of the West Side of Hawaii to say NO MORE....
I am sorry that I have to work on 3/21!06. Please accept this as testimony.
Sincerely,
Lillian Fox
Original Message
From: <KAPILAGO@co.hawaii.hi.us>
To: <KAPILAGO@co.hawaii.hi.us>
Cc: <PHOFFMANN@co.hawaii.hi.us>
Sent: Friday, March 17, 2006 4:08 PM
Subject: Hilu Hilu /Palamanui on Planning Committee Agenda in Kona
> Aloha,
> On Tuesday, 3/21, Hilu Hilu Development will present it's plans for
> "Palamanui"
> This project is located below Makalei Estates and above the Kona Airport.
> Councilman Pilago and Councilman Hoffmann have stated the following:
> PALAMANUI (HILUHILU) DEVELOPMENT on Planning Committee's 3/21106 Agenda
> The pace of development in West Hawaii concerns all residents of
> the Big Island. Traffic (or the lack of an adequate road system) is
> topmost
> on our list of infrastructure deficiencies. We must also improve our
> health
> services, schools, parks and recreation facilities, have clean water, and
> proper waste processing. It is neither rational nor feasible for us as ~ •
> Council members to ignore these infrastructure shortfalls and expect them ~®nym, ~o,
> to Ref. 7~~,
> be resolved without recognition that all stakeholders must work
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> cooperatively to find effective solutions. Those stakeholders are the
> residents of West Hawaii, the County, and the developers themselves.
> As Council members, we have a responsibility to the community at large.
> Development should not be approved when it impacts the general public and
> diminishes the quality of life of our community. On the other hand, we do
> not expect developers to build all roads and correct all infrastructure
> needs by themselves.
> On the 21st of March, the County Council's Planning Committee will meet at
> the Sheraton Keauhou Resort and begin discussions on the Palamanui
> (Hiluhilu) Development. This proposed project is an 855 unit development
> located about one mile north of the airport and mauka of Queen Ka'ahumanu
> Highway. The application has some worthwhile features such as the
> creation
> of a new University for West Hawaii. However, we must balance increased
> traffic impacts and additional infrastructure deficits. At this time we
> need more public notice and public communication.
> Planning Committee Chairperson, K. Angel Pilago, and Vice-Chair Pete
> Hoffmann request that the public, and especially West Hawaii residents,
> know about and follow the progress of these discussions closely. Public
> participation and testimony on this and other planning issues are vital to
> us. We stand ready to listen and respond to your recommendations and
> statements.
> It is imperative that all Council members receive public testimony
> on this issue. Although many people express a general cynicism that the
> Council won't listen to public comments, we urge everyone to assertive and
> responsible involvement.
> For further information, call the Council offices in Kona at 327-3642 and
> Waimea office at 887-2043.
> We urge you to come to the meeting in Kona and give public testimony on
> this
> proposed development.
> March 21, 2006
> 2:30 PM
> Committee on Planning
> Sheraton Keauhou (Old Kona Surt )
> For people who cannot attend, but would like to provide testimony.
> Please email to:
> counciltestimony@co.hawaii.hi.us <mailto:counciltestimony@co.hawaii.hi.us>
> cc to.
> kapilago@co.hawaii.hi.us <mailto:kapilago@co.hawaii.hi.us>
> or FAX to:
> 961-8912 and
> 329-4786
> Mahalo a nui loa. We appreciate your support!
> Angel
> Karen
> Maile
> Karen
> Karen Eoff, Aide to
> Councilman K. Angel Pilago
> District 8, North Kona
> 808-327-3642
> www angelcouncil.org
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