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09/10/2012 15:54 FAX 808 9747622 UHH CHANCELLOR \ a 001 <br /> Division of Student Affairs <br /> yv or: University Housing <br /> ';'1?) 't UNIVERSITY <br /> of HAWAII' t I : 14 <br /> • HILL) <br /> September 10, 2012 <br /> The Honorable Dominic Yagong <br /> Council Chair & Presiding Officer <br /> Hawai'i County Council <br /> Dear Mr. Yagong: <br /> This letter is written in support of Bill 178 which proposes to change the zoning <br /> for a parcel of land in Hilo, TMK 2-2-03:017 to allow for a multi-family residential <br /> to be use for student housing. <br /> The University of Hawai'i at Hilo has experienced a severe shortage of housing <br /> for its students for many years. It is common to have a Fall wait list of 300 <br /> students wanting on-campus housing. While some of these students find <br /> housing in the community, many probably end up not attending UH Hilo due to a <br /> lack of housing that is close to our campus. <br /> While we are currently building a residential complex that will accommodate 300 <br /> students on-campus, other housing options are necessary to meet the individual <br /> needs and wants of our diverse student population. While many students and <br /> parents opt for on-campus housing, many prefer to live in off-campus housing. <br /> The proposed apartment complex will help fill a need that we cannot fulfill. <br /> Should you have any questions, do not hesitate to contact me. <br /> Sincerely, <br /> Miles K. Nagata <br /> Executive Director, University Housing and Dining Services <br /> University of Hawai'i at Hilo <br /> cc: Gerald De Mello <br /> Luoluo Hong <br /> Dennis Onishi Comm. No. S�SS.S. <br /> Ref.To: <br /> Ref. Date <br /> 200 West Kawili Street <br /> Hilo,III 96720-4091 <br /> Telephone:(008)974-7522 <br /> Fax:(808)974-7652 <br /> Web: hilo.liawaii.echi/housing/ <br /> An Equal Opportunity/Atfinnative Action Institution <br />