07-15-2016, 08:32 AM
PMAR can also stand for Puna Mauka Alternative Route
The big difference being that the residents of Volcano are somewhat more organized than those of Lower Puna.
I offer the following suggestion in either case: given the tremendous opposition to a new road (big local landowners, huge expense), maybe it makes more sense to develop those services within the subdivisions?
The necessary rezoning is "just" staff time -- no capital expenditure.
The document recommends improving two roads -- South Lauko Road in Fern Acres and South Oshiro Road in Eden Roc -- and connecting them with other streets that in turn link to Highway 11.
If I recall correctly, the Fern Acres egress construction was estimated at $2M -- compared to a $5M park, or a $300M highway -- and directly benefits the residents of that subdivision. Are they simply not worth the expense?
The big difference being that the residents of Volcano are somewhat more organized than those of Lower Puna.
I offer the following suggestion in either case: given the tremendous opposition to a new road (big local landowners, huge expense), maybe it makes more sense to develop those services within the subdivisions?
The necessary rezoning is "just" staff time -- no capital expenditure.
The document recommends improving two roads -- South Lauko Road in Fern Acres and South Oshiro Road in Eden Roc -- and connecting them with other streets that in turn link to Highway 11.
If I recall correctly, the Fern Acres egress construction was estimated at $2M -- compared to a $5M park, or a $300M highway -- and directly benefits the residents of that subdivision. Are they simply not worth the expense?