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Home My WebLink AboutCOM 0526.012 2010-2012 Page 1 of 3 Pht Murashige, Laura COM kl 62b From: Graham Wood [graham@lehuaorchids.com] Sent: Friday, July 27, 2012 3:57 PM To: counciltestimony@co.hawaii.hi.us Cc: jiyo@co.hawaii.hi.us Subject: Bill 168 - , here is a cut and paste of two comments i sent earlier that apparently did-, not make it into the council records. i have added a third comment Jocelyn may i ask you to confirm that these made it this time, please? --- addition to the two cut and paste comments below i will start with a thir? comment Comment #3 i am shocked that the Planning Department and the Planning Commission would allow such a development in the "Volcano Heritage Corridor", where does an auto repair shop in front of an attractive residence on the Volcano Road fit into this designation? in fact i did discuss this matter with a member of the Planning Commission who was not aware of the location of the project. the response i got was that "it was in the village" clearly it is not and that member voted relying on faulty information Cut and Paste Comment #1 sent to council member J Yoshino with a copy to council ,., .;tirnony, original date Feb 24, 12 cp'eeting j from a normally quiet constituent of yours who is also a business owner in your district, at least the last time i knew about the districts we were in yours. i guess we won't really know until the next election, that stuff is too confusing one thing that is not confusing however is my horror at learning that the council is wasting its time on this rezoning issue, why was this not simply denied at the planning department or commission level? i have just learned about what is being requested and am amazed that there would be any such consideration, if approved this will simply put a commercial development in as part of a very nice addition to our residential Comm. No. S-2-42• Ref.To: Ref. Date 7/30/2012 jui 01! Page 2 of 3 community truly, i cannot believe that any consideration is being given to this application. there are innumerable commercial properties crying out for redevelopment in Mountain View. please do not make this property commercial, if the owners want to do business in Mountain View, i would welcome that, but please insist they do so on the existing commercial property, not creating a new one and spoiling what is a really nice residential addition to our community all the best in the upcoming election graham Cut & Paste Comment #2, again sent to council member J Yoshino with a copy to council testimony greetings j i am saddened to learn that this bill is all but a done deal may i make one last plea to you for your help, please? let's try to "Keep Country Country" as a favorite Puna bumper sticker says in that respect may i ask that this item be sent back to the Planning Dept for reconsideration after 1. the applicants have erected "story poles" that will show the outline of the proposed structure both as a footprint and the height of the proposed structure. this can be done in outline form with lumber that will be reusable for construction so the expense is minimal 2. then can we ask the Planning Dept and the Planning Commission to review the site and see if it still meets standards. i actually talked to one commissioner who did not realize where the property was located! if we cannot rely upon our Planning Dept and Planning Commissioners to enforce zoning regulations and only make exceptions where there is a crying public need, why have either activity? that could be an easy budget reduction if all these entities are going to do is rubber stamp every application f the bill must go forward and we can no longer remain "country" may i ask that tiere be requirements placed on the approval 7/30/2012 Page 3 of 3 1. that this becomes simply a "Special Use Permit" (i think that is the right term) thus ensuring that the applicant cannot just develop the property and flip it to someone else. it the same permit that Akatsuka has for the Orchid Gardens 2, that the area be brought up to city standards a. paved road, that dirt lane will never cold up to extra traffic b. curbs and gutters are installed c. a sidewalk is added for the safety of the neighborhood children d. No Parking signs are erected (and enforced) so that the business does not spill over onto the narrow lane thanks for taking the time with this. i am not even sure it is in your district, is it? guess i am going to have to wait until i see if i have the privilege of voting for you again. i really am at a loss to understand redistricting all the best graham unfortunately i will not be able to attend the hearings as this is "Orchid Show Week" and we are going to be incredibly overworked as it is. so i do have to rely upon the system to work to ensure that my comments make it to the appropriate people thanks graham www.lehuaorchids.com t.ehua Orchids ic-)aphiopedilurn. Masdevallia. Angraecoid. Lycaste artists in orchid creation' 00 Box 198 HO 246B Volcano Road 1,,IGLintain View HI 96771-0198 tel +1 808 968 8898 tax .1 308 968 7385 7/30/2012