HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOM 0822.001 1996-1998
Skip Cowell
Kowali Farm
P.O. Box 783
Capt. Cook, HI 96704 : -
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Honorable James Y. Arakaki, Chairman
County Council
25 Aupuni Street
Hilo, Hawaii 96720
April 2, 1998
Re: Kealakekua Development Corporation
Kealakekua Ranch Lands
Change of Zone No. (REZ 798) Ordinance No. 95-70
Dear Mr. Arakaki:
I am a resident of Capt. Cook. My wife and I own a 15 acre farm in the ahapuaa of
Kalamakowali, directly makai of the proposed development.
I have visited KDC's site numerous times with TREE (Tropical Reforestation &
Ecosystem Center). KDC has been working with TREE in educating youths about
protecting and enhancing the environment, reforestation and land stewardship. We
(TREE Center) have three established nature trails on KDC's property. A one mile Cub
Scout walk, a three mile Boy Scout/Intermediate School level nature walk and a tour
through the established reforestation area. These three nature trails are an excellent
example of KDC's land stewardship responsibility.
It is unfortunate that ranching is no longer economically feasible, and other uses must be
found for the land. However, I do feel that we cannot prohibit land owners from using
the land in the highest and best use within the confines of agricultural classification.
KDC is very sensitive to its land and to the environment and is showing a good example
of responsible land stewardship.
Please approve KDC's rezoning extension. Thank you.
Sincerely,
Skip Cowell
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