HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOM 0648.011 1996-1998 FAX TRANSMISSION
GORDON K. LESLIE
PACIFIC CONSULTING
82-6016 Manini Beach Road
Captain Cook, Hawaii 96704
(808) 936-1479 Mobile
(808) 328-8512 Residence
To: Hawaii County Planning Date: March 3, 1998
Committee Chairperson
Faz No: 969-3291 Pages: 3, including this cover sheet.
From: Gordon Leslie
Subject KIC/BE Rezoning Application
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Chairperson Bobbie Jean Leithead-Todd
Hawaii County Council
25 Aupuni Street
Hilo, Hawaii 96720
Dear Bobbie Jean:
On Wednesday, February 25, 1998, the board members of the Kona Hawaiian Civic Club
established an ad hoc committee to deal with issues relating to KICBE's application for the
Kahaluu area. In addition to that decision, they also voted that I chair this committee.
The purpose of this committee is to provide input and planning suggestions to KIC and the
County Council on certain conditions we believe are essential to proper development of these
areas. Representatives of KIC have suggested that they want dialog with the community and/or
organizations to assist them in addressing these concerns.
Due to the magnitude of this application, we implore the Planning Committee of the County
Council to defer all decisions and recommendations until we and KIC commence with this
process. It is cleaz by testimonies of KIC representatives that physical development of this project
is targeted for five to seven yeazs. If that is the case, we then suggest that your need for speedy
approval for this application is not so critical.
It was unfortunate that on the date of your Planning Committee meeting at the Kona Surf Hotel,
another very important meeting for the Hawaiian community facilitated by OHA was scheduled in
Kona.
P.O. Box 4098, Kailua-Kona, Hawaii 96745
Chairperson Bobbie Jean Leithead-Todd
March 3, 1998
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I received a call on Friday, February 27, 1998, by a staff member of the Planning Department
informing me that another meeting of your Planning Committee addressing this application is
scheduled for hearing on Thursday, March 5 in Hilo. Though many of us may not be able to
make that trip to Hilo, we pray that our voice and concerns will be heard.
Thank you for this opportunity to share our deepest concerns regarding this application.
Sincerely,
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rdon K. Leslie
cc: KIC/BE Trustees
Mayor Stephen Yamashiro
Hawaii County Council
KHCC Board of Directors
Rep. Paul Whalen
Rep. David Tarnas
OHA Trustees
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March 3, 1998
Mr. Louis A. Kau
President
Kamehameha Investment Corporation
567 South King Street, Suite 120
Honolulu, Hawaii 96813-3036
Dear Mr. Kau:
At meetings with representatives of KIC in January 1998, it was agreed that your group is
interested in working with members of our community to establish a foundation where we can all
work together to address many concerns we have with KIC's proposed rezoning for 281 acres
from Ag to Urban.
To date, our concerns regarding traffic, sewer, infrastructure, cultural and social impacts have not
been met. Therefore, we cannot endorse KIC's application until the Kona community is confident
that mitigation measures are in place.
On Wednesday, February 25, 1998, the board of directors of the Kona Hawaiian Civic Club
created an ad hoc committee to work on this issue with KIC, the community and government
bodies.
We would like to arrange our first planning meeting with you and your representative as soon as
possible; however, due to your busy schedule we will await your response and arrange a time
convenient for you. Additionally, please advise if you wish to appoint a member to represent
KIC or Bishop Estate on this five-member ad hoc committee.
I was informed by the County Planning Department that your application will be on their agenda
for a hearing scheduled on Thursday, March 5, 1998. I doubt that your group or ours will be able
to meet by that date, so we are requesting that the Planning Committee of the Hawaii County
Council defer their decision once more to allow us the opportunity to work out these concerns.
P.O. Box 4098, Kailua-Kona, Hawaii 96745
Mr. Louis A. Kau
March 3, 1998
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Should you have further questions, please do not hesitate to call me at 936-1479 or 328-8512.
Sincerely,
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ordon K. Leslie
cc: PBR Hawaii -Hilo Office
Mayor Stephen K. Yamashiro
Hawaii County Council Chair
Planning Committee Chair
Bishop Estate Trustees
OHA Trustees
Rep. Paul Whalen
Rep. David Tarnas