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I thought that was something the CDP's were supposed to help deal with.
Assume, for the moment, that the PCDP is an actual CDP.
Notice how there are no "designated commercial areas" in or near Hawaiian Acres.
Note also that the designated VC for Ainaloa is in a location which lacks the necessary "required infrastructure".
County even went out of their way (after "complaints were made") to shut down the farmers' market in Hawaiian Acres.
Again, if the plan is "drive to Hilo for everything", FINE, all I ask is that this be clearly stated AND that we be given adequate roads for the commute. The current PCDP makes it seem like development is possible when it actually is not.
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it just seems to get crazier and crazier .. where is the juice sold that people are drinking
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Oh Man !...........delivery or just take out ?
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Yes, I must be under the influence to see that there is no one to guide you through the "rules" anymore, only a knock at the door with a "red tag" or some other way of stomping their feet, demanding money now. What I speak of is economic development, rather than population development. There is a difference. Your friendly, newly appointed Rep should hopefully be aware of this, and other wishes that would benefit Puna as a whole through those that back them, and help make it happen. Oh wait, am I still dreaming.....
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there is no one to guide you through the "rules" anymore
No need; the rules are very simple: if you want to engage in "commercial" activities, you need to do so on property which is zoned "commercial".
It's purely a coincidence that almost all the commercial zoning is in Hilo.
In theory, you can apply for a Special Use Permit; in practice, you're not getting one.
What I speak of is economic development
This is perfectly fine -- and encouraged -- so long as it's in Hilo.
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Kalakoa @10:29:56
Oh my, that increasing population "adjacent" to Hilo on Rt 130 and Hwy 11- make these 45,000 people go to Hilo for as much as possible and integrate them into the existing system in Hilo.
That's why the PCDP is really a dead letter. Ya think?
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Well then, I guess, it's "barterville time" complete with pizza night when I get my rock oven up and running. No commercialism if I invite a few "friends" over for pizza once a week. You bring the eggs for the dough, Jimmy brings the Boar sausage, Eddie brings over his goat cheese. We all have a good time.
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Kalakoa@ 13:18:56
Yes indeed.
That's a set of points to demand answers and commitments from
all of the County Council Candidates and current members- not only D4 & D5, but all
of the candidates.
All of them.
And start thinking about the Mayoral election in 2016- control of the County Administration, and consequently the Planning Dept. - for example.
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Tink@ 1:34:47
Yes on a day to day basis, yeah, but can we as a whole population make a go of it on a barter based economy?
Don't forget, there are 45,000 of us in Puna, what kind of living
standards are we willing to accept?
Not such an easy question. I'm just thinking here, so take the comment as a discussion of realities and possibilities.
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A barter based economy, no matter how small, benefits the community. With "farmer to farmer" relationships you are able to discuss what is a common solution for the neighborhood while shopping, establishing true community, as people are more connected to the community as a whole. Think of it as a loose, farmers market without the outside element.
The trading of a commodity benefits those that normally may not be able to have the leaky faucet fixed, or eggs for breakfast due to their economic needs versus income. We are all in one big fishbowl, so to speak, why not be able to share what is surplus to others? It all starts with a neighbor to neighbor need, and grows from there.
If a container is short at the dock, in a worst case scenario, the network is established to help not make much of a dent in the local needs. The friendships that evolve build tight, common goal communities without the political element as well, with pretty much everybody having everybody's back, so to speak.
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