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First Hawaiian Bank <br />David A. Honma <br />Senior Vice President & <br />Hawaii Region Manager <br />March 20, 2023 <br />Leeward Planning Commission <br />Hawaii County Planning Department <br />101 Aupuni Street, Suite 3 <br />Hilo, Hawaii 96720 <br />RE: Ka'upulehu Land LLC—Subdision of Lot 11-A, Pu'ukapu Homesteads 1st Series Kamuela, <br />District of South Kohala TMK: (3) 6-4-024:027 <br />To Whom It May Concern: <br />I am writing to voice my support for Ka'upulehu Land LLC's proposed subdivision of their 5+ <br />acre property at Pu'ukapu Homesteads in Waimea. I have known John Metzler, the owner of <br />this property, for over 25 years and I'm familiar with the quality projects he has built over his <br />50+ years of doing business here. With that as a guide, I can safely say that this subdivision will <br />be well planned, beautifully designed, completed on time and will have the best interests of the <br />community as it's ultimate purpose. <br />As you are all aware, our biggest export have been our children for decades and many of our <br />young people are currently faced with a serious shortage of housing options, and most would <br />like to have the ability to contribute to the community by providing agricultural products and <br />services at the many wholesale and retail outlets in the area. More so, it can further <br />supplement ones income. <br />This suggests that rather than pasture land, which is seems to be the default usage these days, <br />this project has been designed to be affordable enough for our young families while offering <br />enough space for a range of intensive agricultural activities. The existing homes there already <br />compliment Waimea's upcountry charm, and it has been assured that any new homes there will <br />also be designed and built to honor this traditional style. <br />Mahalo, <br />Dave Honma <br />Senior Vice President & HI Region Manager <br />First Hawaiian Bank • 74-5593 Palani Road • Kailua-Kona • Hawaii 96740 • PHONE: 808-329-6596 • fhb.com <br />