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Draft Letter in response to county <br />Communication No. 2015 -20 <br />March 31, 2015 <br />Ms. Patti Pinto, Chair <br />and Members of the Puna CDP Action Committee <br />101 Pauahi Street, Suite 3 <br />Hilo, Hawaii 96720 <br />Dear Ms. Pinto and Members of the Puna CDP Action Committee <br />SUBJECT: Letter from Planning Director Kanuha dated March 10, 2015 re: Volcano <br />Long Range Plan - July 2014 <br />The Volcano Long Range Planning (VLRP) team has received a copy of the above <br />letter and are very pleased that the Volcano plan has been received so positively by <br />County Planning. Suggestions by Director Kanuha are extremely helpful, particularly <br />the suggestion to proceed with implementing projects without reference to seeking <br />County ordinance for the community plan. We foresee an era of cooperation with the <br />Action Committee and the County Planning Department, and eagerly look forward to <br />working with you. <br />We seek your advice as follows: <br />1. How can we strengthen the community- Action Committee - Department channel to <br />ensure efficient communication? <br />2. Who are the persons in the official channel we should connect with, and what are the <br />protocols for communication? <br />3. What is the process for contracting a professional planning consultant who might help <br />with implementation of a forest canopy special overlay district? <br />4. Are Planning Department staff available to help us estimate costs, write a justification, <br />and obtain funds? <br />Our VLRP team thank you and the Members for your support. <br />Dan Taylor, Chairman VLRP <br />