HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOM 0822.019 1996-1998
Mr. & Mrs. John Olson
P.O. Box 129 C_._
Captain Cook, Hi. 96704
May 4, 1998
Bobbie Jean Leithead-Todd
Chairwoman, Planning Committee
County of Hawaii
25 Aupuni St.
Hilo, Hi. 96720
Re: Re: Kealakekua Development Corporation - Bill #232
Dear Chairwoman Leithead-Todd:
We ask that the following testimony be included as numbered
communication regarding Bill #232.
As adjacent property owners, we would like to oppose the five
year time extension requested by the Kealakekua Development
Corporation (KDC) for the testing of water resources.
This subdivision was originally approved in 1995 after much
controversy. At the time there were concerns about the lack of
infrastructure (especially on the overburdened highway below) and
the impact on the immediate Captain Cook residents, increase in
flooding, the location of a new road, and the questionable need
for another golf course in mauka Kona.
The Ordinance was finally passed, however, but with a large
number of restrictions which were requested by the Planning
Dept., neighbors and opponents to the subdivision and golf
course.
These restrictions were included for a reason to insure the
quality of the project and we feel that they should be carried
out in the time allotted. Five years seems to be too generous an
extension. This would mean that they would not have to start
work until 2003, which is eight years after the original approval
in 1995. The community's needs could change substantially in p~~ 19
that amount of time.
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We would like to suggest that if the Planning Committee does
grant an extension, that it be only be for one to two years.
Although they are no longer required to take out a bond until
they actually start the project, we also suggest that they be
required to show some assurance to the community of their good
faith to complete the requirements of this project.
Thank you for your consideration of this request.
Since ely,
it Roehrig Olson
cc: Honorable James Y. Arakaki, Chairman
& Members of the County Council