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August 31, 2021 <br /> COH PLANNING DEPT <br /> County of Hawaii SEP 10 2021 PM2:49 <br /> Leeward Planning Commission RECD BY NAIL <br /> 101 Pauahi Street <br /> Hilo, HI 96720 <br /> RE: Special Permit No. 21-000227 <br /> Dear Mr. Chair Vitousek and Members of the Leeward Planning Commission, <br /> As a member of the Kailua-Kona community and a proud former Kona Aerials Gymnasts of 12 <br /> years, I would like to express my support for Special Permit No. 21-000227, submitted by Kona <br /> Aerials Gymnastic Team Inc. requesting to permit the operation of a youth gymnastic and sport <br /> fitness facility on Hualalai Road in Kailua-Kona. <br /> Kona Aerials Gymnastics Inc. (KAG) is a non-profit organization that has served West Hawaii <br /> athletes for decades and is the only gymnastics training facility in Kailua-Kona. Their programs <br /> offer Big Island youth the opportunity to participate in an array of activities designed to advance <br /> physical and emotional skills as well as promote leadership skills, self-confidence,teamwork, <br /> and physical coordination. The proposed Special Permit will allow KAG to continue to provide a <br /> vital space for athletes and youth to train and further develop their skills, and I fortunate to <br /> compete nationally for 3 years. I can attest that this is a very much needed learning and nurturing <br /> environment for developing young girls in a community that does not have enough programs for <br /> youth and girls in particular. <br /> In addition to providing a healthy, fun and enriching environment for our keiki, KAG, through <br /> their partnership with Nakuwana Foundation, another Hawaii Nonprofit Corporation,the facility <br /> also provides adult fitness, strength and conditioning facilities to the community. The combined <br /> services offered by these two nonprofits promote a consistent, healthy and active lifestyle for <br /> community members of all ages while providing a positive source of much needed recreational <br /> activity to West Hawaii. <br /> I ask that you please vote to approve Special Permit No. 21-000227 so that our community can <br /> continue to enjoy the many benefits that Kona Aerials Gymnastics and the Nakuwana <br /> Foundation provide. <br /> Thank you for your time and consideration of this testimony in support of this application. <br /> Sincerely, <br /> Kira Spencer <br /> 73-4291 Keokeo St. <br /> Kailua-Kona, HI 96740 <br />