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The proposed F-2 Amendment of the General Plan should be DELETED. Page 1 of 1
Murashige, Laura
From: Janice Palma-Glennie [palmtree7@earthlink.net]
Sent: Sunday, July 30, 2006 10:31 PM
To: county council testimony; Pilago, K. Angel; Isbell, Virginia
Subject: The proposed F-2 Amendment of the General Plan should be DELETED.
Importance: High
To: Councilman Angel Pilago, Planning Committee Chairman and Hawaii County Council
Re: Testimony regarding General Plan amendment, Interim amendment F-2, Kealakekua Bay
Aloha Committee Chairman Pilago and County Council,
I am writing to ask that the General Plan Interim Amendment on F-2 be deleted in order to
protect Kealakekua Bay and that area's Marine Life Conservation District. This amendment would open the door to
rezoning and sub-dividing of lots, enabling applications for density o1% acre lots instead
of the minimum 2 acres now in effect for these almost 100 acres above the Bay.
If F-2 is enacted, adverse impacts to the bay would result due to higher density development
in this most stunning and precious environment. No methods currently exist to adequately
monitor Non-Point Source Pollution and Cumulative Secondary Impacts of ongoing piecemeal
development. The F-2 Amendment has no provisions for a comprehensive, proactive, integrated
plan to protect Kealakekua Bay. Higher density, non-agricultural development will ensue.
The Hawaii County General Plan mandates protecting our Natural Resources. The coral reef,
water quality, and marine ecosystems deserve the highest protection and are the basis upon
which indigenous people - and all residents of Hawaii - depend for sustenance and a decent
quality of life. Proposing Land Use policies, like the F-2 amendment that can undermine
effective long-term protection for our coastal resources, is not adhering to the mandates and
spirit of the General Plan.
The proposed F-2 Amendment should be DELETED.
Kealakekua Bay and Marine Life Conservation District should be PROTECTED.
Mahalo for your attention to my views on this serious matter.
Best regards,
Janice Palma-Glennie
PO Box 4849
Kailua-Kona, HI 96745 Ord C
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Ref. Date UL 3 1 2006
7/31/2006