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Planning Committee of the Council <br /> COUNTY OF HAWAII <br /> Ladies & Gentlemen of the council, <br /> Thank you for allowing me to submit testimony in support of the re-zoning of TMK:2-3-035:018 by <br /> <br /> PUNAHELE PROFESSIONAL BUILDING in order to provide additional parking for the building. The <br /> available parking is consistent with the county's requirement but we found that it was inadequate <br /> <br /> primarily due to the Hawaii Radiologic Associates breast imaging center and the Hilo Community <br /> Surgical Center which on occasions adds a considerable number of patients to our normal traffic. The fact <br /> that the medical facilities in this area are surrounded by three major highways Punahele, Komohana, and <br /> <br /> Ponohawai severely limits the number of on street parking available. This property was acquired before <br /> the PUNAHELE PROFESSIONAL BUILDING was built and was planned to be an exit as well as <br /> additional parking. The county disapproved this plan and would not allow us to utilize this property as <br /> <br /> planned. We have accepted this decision despite the hardship it has caused patients, staff, and doctors. <br /> <br /> We see this re-zoning as the only alternative to alleviate the parking congestion that occurs daily. <br /> <br /> I pray that this re-zoning request will be given a favorable consideration. <br /> Sincerely, <br /> <br /> Allan Takase, M.D. <br /> <br />