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My simple understanding is that a Special Use Permit is necessary for Nanette to continue to do <br />business at her new facility. I cannot emphasize enough how important it is for Kona Aerials to <br />remain at their current location in their new facility and remain open for business. I personally <br />know how hard Nanette has worked throughout the years to save enough money to have an <br />appropriate size facility, with sufficiently safe equipment, and maintain athletes through their <br />own lives and journeys. It has not been an easy journey for Nanette to give her own passion to <br />this community for our children. However, she has continued to grow and develop her business <br />to try and stay open for our children throughout the years, including COVID-19. <br /> <br />Being a former Prosecuting Attorney and member of the U.S. Air Force JAG Attorneys, I am <br />truly a rule follower. However, my belief is that if a rule has been broken, then find the most <br />appropriate solution and really understand the situation. Even if it is necessary to think outside <br />the box to get back to a point of following the rules, it is about doing the right thing to <br />conclude the best solution. <br /> <br />In my opinion, the right thing to do for this Commission is to assist owners like Nanette and <br />businesses like Kona Aerials to remain open so that they can continue to provide the children of <br />our community an opportunity to be involved in amazing sports like gymnastics. So please, think <br />outside the box to do the right thing and help Nanette and Kona Aerials get into compliance in <br />whichever way is necessary so our children have this opportunity to make good choices with <br />their spare time. <br /> <br />Issues like permitting can have detrimental ripple effects throughout our community. Closing the <br />doors to businesses like these would devastate so many children and families in this community. <br />Our local businesses need support not challenges. <br /> <br />If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact me at the information <br />above. Thank you. <br /> <br />Respectfully, <br /> <br /> <br />BRIT BARKER <br />Attorney at Law <br /> <br /> Page 2 of 2 <br /> <br />