HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOM 0964.098 2004-2006
Re: Testimony in favor of Hawaii County Council Bill 309
Council members:
As a lifelong resident of Hawaii, a 20+ year resident of Kona and a
business owner at Honokohau Harbor, I'd like to testify in favor on
County COuncil Bill 309 which proposes appropriate changes to the
Land Use Allocation Guide Map E-4 from Open to Urban Expansion
for the State lands adjacent to Honokohau Harbor.
These changes are appropriate and necessary because they will
allow the lands adjacent to Honokohau to be developed into an
expanded marina complex that will positively enhance our
community and provide a important revenue stream for the
Department of Hawaiian Home Lands, the Department of Land and
Natural Resources.
Moreover, Jacoby Development International is committed to
providing a much needed reliever roadway and several unique
environmental solutions to several of our community's needs, not to
mention a marine science center, new community gathering places,
alternative transportation options for Kona's urban core, and a lot
more.
JDI is a proven development entity with a very strong
environmental track record that was invited into our community to
try to make the best possible use of nonproductive land resources.
The proposed LUPAG change will allow this project to move forward,
and contribute positively to the future of West Hawaii.
Aloha,
Rick Gaffney
325-5000
captrick(a)aloha. net
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