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DeVera, Ashley <br />From: Tam Hunt <tam@communityrenewables.biz> <br />Sent: Wednesday, February 22, 2023 5:44 PM <br />To: WPCtestimony; hawaiiecoretreat@gmail.com;john@landplanninghawaii.com <br />Subject: Subject: Support for special use permit PL -SPP -2022-000016 <br />Dear Windward Planning Commission: <br />As a Puna resident, I am writing to support the above application for a special use permit. I believe we need places like <br />Hawaii Eco Retreat (HER) to not only help build a stronger community but also to create jobs and a clean and productive <br />local economy based on education, respect for the land, and eco -tourism. <br />I am a regular visitor to HER and I urge all that are concerned to visit the center and see what an inspirational place it <br />can be. The gardens/orchards and off -grid infrastructure exemplify how people can live more closely to the land and a <br />sustainable style that adds to the solution of the climate and environmental crises instead of creating more problems. <br />Also since Kalani Retreat Center has taken a big step back in recent years due to various issues, this type of center is in <br />great need in our community. <br />I understand that HER is sensitive to their neighbors and have initiated conversations and guidelines to address stated <br />concerns. <br />I support approval of this application. <br />Sincerely, <br />Tam Hunt, J.D. <br />Community Renewable Solutions, LLC <br />Visiting Lecturer, Univ. of Hawaii Richardson School of Law <br />Board member, Hawaii EV Association <br />Co-founder, Think B.I.G. <br />(805) 214-6150 <br />Check out the 2nd edition of Hunt's book: <br />Solar: Why Our Energy Future Is So Bright <br />1 <br />