HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOM 0822.014 1996-1998
March 20, 1998
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Honorable James Y. Arakaki, Chairman
County Council
25 Aupuni Street GUl ;
Hilo, Hawaii 96720
Re: Kealakekua Development Corporation
Kealakekua Ranch Lands
Change of Zone No. (REZ 798) Ordinance No. 95-70
County Council
Honorable Chairman James Arakaki:
My name is Lily Kong.
Bom in Keauhou Kona, this has always been my home. I am writing to you, again, in support of
KDC's project. In the past I have testified on behalf of KDC.
KDC plans to build drainage improvements exceeding the county's requirements. This will
reduce the volume of run-off from its property.
I would like to make a point, I think a lot of people have over looked, the Kealakekua Ranch
shopping area. I wonder how many of our people have ever thought of how much water the shopping
center holds and its run-off. We now have another building above that and that holds a lot of water too.
I just thought that I would like to pin point some areas to look at and not just blame KDC's project.
I see our people in the State of Hawaii today have the Western Way, they are like LEECHES.
They pray on what others have. I don't see why the County and State didn't have a Master Plan done for
all the Islands a long time ago. Then people would know ahead of time how one should do its planning.
I sympathize with land owners who develop their property today. I myself have problems with
the new building code.
Anyway, with so many people out of work, KDC's project when completed would elevate some
family's hardships and make a dream come true.
I know KDC has done reforestation with our students at Konawaena High School. I have not
heard of any other developer doing the same.
I hope and pray that you grant KDC their extension for the change of zone.
I thank you for your time and attention.
~N. Kong
78-6799 Mamalahoa Hwy.
Holualoa, HI 96725 /
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