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<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Charles Jencks <br /> 75 Ka Drive <br /> Kula, HI 967M6 JUL 17 PM 4 n <br /> <br /> COOij J I - <br /> <br /> July 19, 2006 <br /> <br /> <br /> Honorable Stacy Higa, Chair <br /> Hawaii County Council <br /> 25 Aupuni Street <br /> Hilo, Hawaii 96720 <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Subject: Proposed Resolution No. 381-06, To Postpone Council Action on <br /> Rezoning Applications in the Districts of North and South Kona. <br /> <br /> <br /> Dear Chair Higa: <br /> <br /> The purpose of this resolution is to postpone any action on rezoning applications <br /> occurring in the districts of North or South Kona until the North and South Kona <br /> Community Development Plan is adopted by ordinance. However, the subject resolution <br /> is not clear as to the reason for the "temporary delay" in processing zoning applications <br /> for the subject area. If the intent of the resolution is to stop future development then the <br /> resolution should reflect that reason. Alternatively, if the intent of proposed resolution is <br /> to ensure infrastructure is in place to address future growth then there are ways both local <br /> government and the private sector can address those needs in a positive manner. Stopping <br /> the discussion of projects will in and of itself not resolve any issue. <br /> I strongly recommend the Council consider alternative courses of action when <br /> addressing the issues of growth and or the lack of infrastructure in growth areas. <br /> Establishing moratoriums on growth indicate a failure of government to act responsibly <br /> in addressing public concerns and issues in a timely manner. Using the promise of <br /> updated and or revised community development plans that will be created and adopted <br /> at some future date is also no way to treat property rights of address current community <br /> concerns regarding growth or infrastructure shortfalls. <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> J Si 100007 <br /> Ch rl 'Jencks <br /> <br /> <br /> Comm. No._~ <br /> Ref. To: Presoo" <br /> Ref. Date I^ 1941 <br /> _ <br />