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ROGER V. MEEKER <br />P.O. BOX 57 <br />HAWAII NATIONAL PARK <br />HAWAII 96718 <br />EMAIL: RVM.TIKI@GMAIL.COM <br />PHONE: (808) 557-2223 <br />VIA E-MAIL TO — Plannine@hawaiicounty.gov <br />March 17, 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 – Subdivision of Lot 11-A, Pu'ukapu Homesteads 1st Series <br />Kamuela. 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+ acre property at <br />Pu'ukapu Homesteads in Waimea. I have known John Metzler, the owner of this property, for many years and <br />1 am familiar with the quality projects he has built over his 50+ years of doing business here. With that as a <br />guide, I believe strongly that this subdivision will be well planned, beautifully designed, completed on time, <br />and will have the best interests of the community as it's ultimate purpose. <br />As one who is currently developing a small affordable housing project in Honoka'a, I am acutely aware that <br />our young people are faced with a serious shortage of housing options. Most would like to have the ability to <br />contribute to the community by providing agricultural products at the many wholesale and retail outlets in <br />the area, and Mr. Metzler's project would offer such an opportunity. <br />This suggests that rather than pasture land, which is seems to be the default usage these days, this project <br />has been designed to be affordable enough for our young families while still offering enough space for a <br />range of smaller, intensive agricultural activities. The existing homes there already compliment Waimea's <br />upcountry charm, and it has been assured that any new homes there will also be designed and built to honor <br />this traditional style. <br />Roger V. Meeker, Manager <br />Lehua Village Partners LLC <br />"Lehua Village 1" (Honoka'a) <br />