Pahoa PCDP Meeting w/ Emily Naeole-

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The folks from Hawai'ian Shores and Hawai'ian Beaches seemed to have put up the biggest fuss. They also admitted they had not seen the plan prior to Thursday. This is understandable but If they had read the complete plan they would have understood that the circles in their neighborhood were only suggested locations for community centers. The exact locations are to be determined at a later time if and when the community wishes to do so. The communities will be able to determine, with local public input and consensus, their exact locations, zoning designations and permitted uses. This is also known as local control. This is a much preferred alternative to Hilo or W. H. Shipman (Bill Walters) control. A lot of people need to be educated about the plan. Hope to see everyone at the rally on Wednesday morning!

Jeff Delaney