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August 31, 2021 COM PLANNING DEPT <br /> SEP 10 2021 PH2:18 <br /> County of Hawaii REC'D BY MAIL <br /> Leeward Planning Commission <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 parent of a former Kona Aerials <br /> Gymnasts of 12 years, I would like to express my support for Special Permit No. 21-000227, <br /> submitted by Kona Aerials Gymnastic Team Inc. requesting to permit the operation of a youth <br /> gymnastic and sport 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, potentially enabling <br /> some participants to compete nationally and seek college scholarship opportunities. This is a <br /> very much needed learning and nurturing environment for developing young girls in a <br /> community that does not have enough programs for 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. If you <br /> would like to discuss with me further please give me a call at(808) 464-9339. Thank you again. <br /> Sincerely, <br /> Deron Spencer <br /> 73-4291 Keokeo St. <br /> Kailua-Kona, HI 96740 <br />