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Mr. Chair Vitousek and Members <br />Leeward Planning Commission <br />101 Pauahi Street <br />Hilo, HI 96720 <br />Dear Mr. Chair Vitousek and Members of the Leeward Planning Commission: <br />We write to you today in regards to Special Permit No. 21-000227, concerning Kona Aerials Gymnastic Team Inc., <br />who wishes to operate a youth gymnastics and sport fitness facility at 75-438 Hualalai Rd, Kailua-Kona, HI <br />96740. There is no similar enterprise elsewhere in the Kailua-Kona area. <br />We request that you vote to approve Special Permit 21-000227. Our family has had between one and three <br />members (including both children and adults) for the last six years. Both of our children have clearly benefitted <br />from the time they have spent training there. In a time when many kids spend most of their free time using <br />electronic devices, this is an opportunity for them to develop physical strength, endurance, and <br />coordination. More importantly, it has provided them with an opportunity to train with others at all skill levels, <br />candidly assess their own performance, and work to improve it. We would find it hard to overstate the value of <br />this experience. <br />We would also point out the value that Kona Aerials brings to the community; In addition the the adult fitness <br />classes, Kona Aerials fields a competitive team of gymnasts that travel within the state and to the mainland. For <br />many children and young adults, this provides a valuable opportunity to meet other gymnasts at both the state and <br />national level, learn from them, and compete against them. For some the time they have invested in this training <br />can lead to college scholarships and/or career opportunities. <br />It is our hope that your approval of this special permit will allow our family and community to continue to make use <br />of this resource. <br />Thank you for your time and consideration, <br />Audrey & Ben McCandless <br />2 <br />