HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOM 0822.006 1996-1998
March t9,1998
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TO: Honorable James Y. Arakaki, Chairman
County Council CC L.
25 Aupuni Street
Hilo, HI 96720
RE: KEALAKEKUA DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
KEALAKEKUA RANCH LANDS PROJECT
Change of Zone, Ordinance No. 95-70 (REZ 798)
My name is Morris Kimura and I have been a life-long resident of Kona. Over
the years I have seen Kona grow and change with a variety of development projects. In
the last few years, I have followed Kealakekua Development Corporation's plans for the
development of the Kealakekua Ranch Lands that they have acquired. I have been
impressed by the manner in which they have planned for the entire parcel and their effort
in getting community input for their project.
They have set aside more than 75% of the property as a forest preserve and have
actually begun reforestation programs. I have seen areas planted in native koa trees and
other trees that would do well for the soil and climatic conditions. They have showed
that they are ecologically and environmentally sensitive in their approach to their
development project.
The Kealakekua Development Corporation will open affordable agricultural
parcels in an area suitable to a variety of agricultural endeavors. The golf course and
surrounding 1 acre lots will also provide an economic stimulus for the area.
For the above reasons, I strongly support Kealakekua Developments
Corporation's project.
Sincerely,
Morris Kimura
P.O. Box 345
Holualoa, HI 96725
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