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ROBERT E. OLIVER, tll <br /> Q G°3 G G~ ~ 4 CC ~ ~ <br /> 193 Kinoole St. Suite 9 <br /> Hifo, Hawaii 96720 <br /> 808-969-9993 <br /> 10 Juiy 2007 <br /> Hawaii County Council <br /> Hilo Hi 96720 <br /> Re: Prop. 51 <br /> Dear Council Members <br /> As a professional architect here in the big island of Hawaii, my <br /> opinion is that the proposed P 51 is a defective bill due to the <br /> decision to claim the entire big island as a floor zone. The existing <br /> FIMA flood maps are reasonable and useful to determine existing <br /> areas, but new flooding problems are often developed by the <br /> creation of new construction grading for roads or subdivisions while <br /> the parties involved do not visualize these impacts. I am in favor of <br /> new regulations to improve flood control. Illegal grading must be <br /> stopped. No one should be allowed grade without proper permits. <br /> The impact of the present bill may create a huge problem for <br /> existing homeowners and future building. There should be adequate <br /> engineering studies to improve existing FTMA maps. Away to <br /> determine the impact of new developments on other properties, and <br /> the over all areas of our island by a new improved planning review <br /> process. The idea that insurance company would love this bill <br /> because it would justify their way to get out of coverage for the big <br /> island is obvious and a possible unfortunate result. <br /> I support the AIA recommendations on this matter and hope <br /> the council does not rush this proposed bill without proper scientific <br /> <br /> and engineering study. I do not support approval at the present <br /> time. I ask the council to reject this bill until further review has been <br /> <br /> accomplished. Mahalo and aloha, <br /> Si erely, ~ " ) <br /> R ~OliVet', III <br /> Comm. No.' 7` • ~30 <br /> Ref. To: hae taws: <br /> Ref. date <br /> <br />