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From: Graham Ellis [juggler @aloha.net]
Sent: Tuesday, September 20, 2011 8:27 AM
To: counciltestimony @co.hawaii.hi.us
Subject: Bill 270
Aloha County Council members,
When considering Bill 270, remember:
tell SEP 20
Page 1 of 1
It is SHAMEFUL to consider making criminal penalties for non -
permitted buildings, and those built without following the standard
code!
I fully support a proposal for a future alternative Rural low density building code.
The two most important issues on this Bill are:
1. The inclusion of an amendment stating "adoption of this regulation does not limit or prevent the adoption of
alternative codes and building regulations by Hawaii County, nor does it require a future amendment to this bill."
2. Removal of the section 5 -48 -5 on Page 17 that changes infractions from a civil to a criminal offense.
Why would you penalize people for trying to live within their means? There needs to be a re- evaluation of the
purpose and necessity of the specifics of building codes in rural Hawaii. These codes need to support people in
creating affordable, sustainable housing that can be built without the burden of a bank mortgage.
Mahalo,
Irene Kral
Kamoamoa Homestead Road
Pahoa
965 8874
Comm. No. 12 5 2.
Ref. To:Pf.sested Council
Ref. Dote SEP 21 2011
9/20/2011