HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOM 0939.027 2004-2006
Hawaii Island Economic Development Board
ISLAND OF OPPORTUNITY
SENT VIA FACSIMILE, EMAIL AND MAIL
July 31, 2006
Board of Directors Chair Stacy K. Higa
County Council
Chair 25 Aupuni Street
Warren Lee
President and CEO Hilo, Hawaii 96720
Hawaiian Electric Company
Vice Chair REF: Res. 353-06 - A RESOLUTION TO INITIATE AMENDMENTS TO THE
Robert Saunders GENERAL PLAN FOR LANDS ADJOINING HONOKOHAU HARBOR AT
Vice President KEALAKEHE, DISTRICT OF NORTH KONA
CSV Hospitality Management, LLC
Treasurer Honorable Chair and Council Members:
Richard Henderson President and CEO
Realty Investments On behalf of the 115 member organizations of the Hawaii Island Economic
Secretary Development Board, we wholeheartedly support the proposed land use changes
Barry Mizuno identified in the Honokohau area, within the General Plan Amendment of October
Owner's Representative 20, 2005 from "open" to "urban expansion" however, there needs to be further
Puna Geo-Thermal Venture consideration to designate a Resort Node at Honokohau.
Past Chair
Roberta Chu Jacoby Development and their partnership with the State of Hawaii wish to
Senior Vice President
Bank of Hawaii enhance this designated urban area with an expanded harbor and a mixed-use
project including resort, commercial and retail activities. In order for this to be an
Director effective "smart growth" development with economic sustainability for the long
Winston Chow term benefit of the Kona community, it will need approval for a Resort Node
Senior Vice President Designation.
First Hawaiian Bank
Director The infrastructure and workforce needs for our future in the Kona Community
Richard Ha Development Plan need to incorporate this development as a major part of the
President and Owner solution. There will be a significant impact to the tax base as a result of this
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development that will positively affect the needed resources to tackle infrastructure
Director issues and the continued expansion of work opportunity for our island's residents.
Patricia Provalenko
President
PATDI, INC. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to call. We ask that you support
this amendment during the planning process.
Director
Barry K. Taniguchi
President and CEO
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Mark McGuffie
Executive Director 0i 7M.
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