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Honorable K. Angel Pilago
Chair
COMMITTEE ON PLANNING
County of Hawai'i
25 Aupuni Street
Hilo, HI 96720
Dear Chair Pilago:
SUBJECT: BILL 231- SCENIC CORRIDORS
I am writing to ask that the Planning Committee place Bill 231 (2002-2004 Council
term), relating to scenic corridors, back on the agenda for further consideration. This bill
would set up a program by which the county could designate scenic corridors. A scenic
corridor is an area where there would be special controls on the roadside environment, to
preserve natural beauty, cultural landscapes, viewplanes, and other public benefits. Bill
231 only sets up the basic program and procedure for such districts. If Bill 231 is enacted
by ordinance, to actually create a scenic corridor would require a formal study, public
notice and hearings, and eventually, another ordinance establishing the scenic corridor.
A brief chronology: this was a bill that originated in the Council, in another form (Bill
265, 2000-2002 Council term.) It was referred to the Planning Director and Planning
Commission, and eventually referred back to the County Council with a favorable
recommendation after public hearings by the Planning Commission. At the Planning
Committee's March 4, 2004 meeting, Bill 265, Draft 3, was replaced with an amended
version, Bill 231, but further action on Bill 231 was deferred. The Legislative Auditor
had some questions, in a March 4, 2004 memo which I have attached, which I responded
to with the attached April 22, 2004 memo.
I do not believe that any action has been taken on this bill since the March 4, 2004
Planning Committee meeting. While the bill has been modified since it was considered
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Honorable K. Angel Pilago
Chair
COMMITTEE ON PLANNING
County of Hawai'i
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September 18, 2006
by the Planning Commission, the basic intent remains the same and I do not think it's
necessary that it be re-referred to the Planning Commission.
I have enclosed a copy of Bill 231 for your convenience and I will be happy to answer
any questions you or the committee may have if this is again placed on the agenda for
consideration.
SincereI
CHRISTOPHER J. EN
Planning Director
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Attachments
cc: Mayor Harry Kim
Ivan Torigoe, Esq.
Mr. Chuck Flaherty
Ms. Connie Kiriu
Ms. Nancy Pisicchio