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Doug and Diana Andrews <br /> Box 1286 <br /> Honoka'a, HI 96727 <br /> c~, <br /> n <br /> O ~ , <br /> Februazy 2, 1998 RE: Peddline at Waioio Valley~:odkout <br /> - <br /> Dominic Yagong <br /> Councilmember <br /> County Council of Hawaii <br /> Hawaii County Building <br /> 25 Aupuna Street <br /> Hilo, Hawaii 96720 <br /> Dear Hawaii County Council and Councilmember Yagong: <br /> We regret that we will be unable to attend the February 3 meeting on the matter of <br /> allowing peddlers at the Waipio Valley Lookout, so we are hereby presenting written <br /> testimony summarizing our position. <br /> As owners of property immediately adjoining the Lookout parking lot, our position on <br /> this issue is based upon our extensive observations of activity at this site. When we <br /> chose this site for our home, we knew that we could easily exploit it commercially due to <br /> the constant stream of residents and visitors to the area. It became apparent very quickly, <br /> however, that this was a truly special place, where deeply felt love and respect for the <br /> aina is paramount. It is our home, and in chosing to live here we also understand that we <br /> share in the responsibility to protect and preserve it for future generations. <br /> Our concerns about allowing peddlers at this site are many, and include the following: <br /> SAFETY: This site is already far too congested to accommodate existing traffic. We <br /> have noted many occasions when vehicles have come faz too close to people on foot or to <br /> other vehicles. Farmers and campers coming up from the valley with heavy loads may <br /> be stalled on the steep grade due to congestion around the top. We believe that allowing <br /> commercial activity of any kind significantly increases congestion and the risk of <br /> accidents. <br /> <br /> LL4BILITY: Having full-knowledge of the already overly congested site, a case could be <br /> made that liability lies with the county for personal and/or property damage ensuing from <br /> poor planning In alleviating the current problem or negligence in allowing additional <br /> <br /> activity to go forwazd. / g -7 /2 <br /> Cootu~ ~q b SST <br /> Pi?. 1~~.,~C <br /> ~~~ii~. <br /> ~ Presented PWPG <br /> ter. Hasa.-_FEB 31998 <br /> <br />