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Murashige, Laura
From: Lois-ellin Datta (datta@ilhawaii.net]
Sent: Thursday, June 01, 2006 2:30 PM
To: Counciltestimony@co.hawaii.hi.us
Cc: lpilago@co.hawaii.hi.us
Subject: Testimony re Bill 246. Please do NOT pass this bill
Dear Council Members:
This is testimony regarding Bill 246, "Amendments to the Subdivision Code."
My testimony OPPOSES this Bill, and I request you do NOT pass it.
My reasons are as follows:
1. The Supreme Court has found in the case of Leslie (Ki'ilae) that
my/our Planning Department has acted illegally in not following the t
Subdivision Code. -
2. It may seem like an easy fix to change the code so these illegal -
actions can be "covered" and the Planning Departmnent can go its merry
way.
3. The provision in question is a fundamental issue of open information
and full public participation. The provision requiiring complete
information to be provided with subdivision applications is one I
whole-heartedly support. Yes, it takes time. But the issues in
development in our County require this information for adequate
consideration of decisions.
4. The County should NOT move incomplete applications forward. If
anything, the County should be an examplar of diligence in being sure the
applications are full and complete.
5. Passing this Bill gives the appearance of indifference to traffic,
sound development, water resources, infra-structure, and many issues that
need review before a sub-division is approved. Worse yet, it almost
guarantees major abuses in inadequately considered, poorly informed
decisions.
Change the Planning Department to act according to the Law; do not change
the law to accommodate Planning Department errors, apparent indifference,
and other problems.
Thank you for consideration of these comments.
/s/ Lois-ellin Datta
Lois-ellin Datta
Owl's Nest Farm LLC
P.O. Box 326
Captain Cook, Hawaii 96704
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