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Murashige, Laura
From: DaveV @ HOME [vaughnd002@hawaii.rr.com] , j
Sent: Monday, July 17, 2006 2:09 PM `n a ~
To: counciltestimony@co.hawaii.hi.us rM JUL 18 l? CU
Subject: Resolution No. 383 06
RE: Hawaii County Council Committee on Planning at the County Council offices in Hilo at 1:30
pm on Tuesday, July 18,2006.
Aloha,
I am writing in support of Resolution No. 383 06, directing the Planning Director to conduct a
study to determine the feasibility of amending the General Plan and the General Plan Land Use
Pattern Allocation Guide map to include Open, Resort, and Urban Expansion area designation
within Kona Kai Ola's project in Kona. Resort use is a vital component in creating a mixed-use
development and benefits residents by providing shared access while maintaining a high
standard of maintenance and protection of coastal resources.
It is my understanding that under the 1989 General Plan, the Land Use Planning Allocation
Guide ("LUPAG") Map originally designated the lands within the Kona Kai Ola project as Urban
Expansion, Resort, and Open areas. It is also my understanding that in February 2005, the
General Plan and LUPAG designations were amended, deleting the Resort designation for the
Department of Hawaiian Home Lands (DHHL) portion and deleting the Urban Expansions and
Resort designations for the Department of Land and Natural Resources (DLNR) State parcel. I
know these are difficult issues that require careful consideration but it is my understanding the
County of Hawaii was aware of the existing DHHL lease and pending Board of Land and Natural
Resources agreement for the development of the Kona Kai Ola project. Therefore, I
recommend feasibility be studied to designated the lands within the Kona Kai Ola project as
Urban Expansion, Resort, and Open areas once again.
I have had the opportunity to discuss this General Plan amendment with Jacoby Development
and I believe their intent to create a waterfront commercial village is in the best interest of
local residents, Hawaii County, and the State of Hawaii. I look forward to enjoying the wide
range of proposed facilities and believe the Honokohau Harbor area is an ideal
location for an energy efficient, environmentally sound and culturally sensitive mixed use
development.
Ho'omaika'i & Aloha,
David K. Vaughn
76-6330 Kaheiau Street
Kailua Kona, Hawaii 96740
808.326.1220
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