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November 18, 2024 <br /> Re: LPC Special Meeting 11/21/24 (HICDC) <br /> Aloha Commissioners, <br /> My name is Tim Bostock. I live in Waimea with my wife Melanie Holt, on Kahilu Road. I am <br /> writing to comment on items 4, 5 & 6 in New Business concerning Hawaii Island <br /> Community Development Corporation (HICDC) (PL-REZ-2024-000066). I am a member <br /> of a working group called `Homes for Waimea',we support affordable housing solutions <br /> aligned with our communityvalues and located in the greater Waimea area. <br /> I believe HICDC has a successful track record and diligent work ethic in production of <br /> affordable housing in Hawaii, especially utilizing the self-help model. I support this <br /> projects request for zoning change, state land use amendment and application for a PUD. <br /> This project is the most near-term of the projects in the pipeline in our community, and we <br /> hope the commission takes this into consideration given the need for affordable housing <br /> continues to increase. <br /> Much of the affordable housing development on Hawaii Island is located in Waikoloa <br /> Village, Kona and the East side of the island. Waimea`s need is no greater than other <br /> communities, but with limited access to homeownership for those most in need, the fabric <br /> of our community suffers. The outmigration of Waimea`s residents due to lack of affordable <br /> housing has a huge effect on our community(schools, hospitals, businesses etc.,) and to <br /> be frank morale is low. Homeownership provides much needed stability and the self-help <br /> model fosters the growth of a community and neighborhood beyond just the house. This <br /> could not be a more needed and timely project. <br /> Thankyou foryour consideration of my testimony <br /> Mahalo, <br /> Tim Bostock <br /> Timbostocl<808@gmail.com <br /> (808) 382-3290 <br />