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Jeffrey W. Darrow <br /> Planning Director <br /> East Hawaii Office <br /> 101 Pauahi Street, Suite 3 <br /> Hilo, Hawaii 96720 <br /> February 28, 2025 <br /> Aloha Windward Planning Commission Members, <br /> My name is Bob Matsuda and I am the immediate neighbor to the property in consideration to be <br /> rezoned, the Nani Mau Gardens. I am also .President to the neighborhood Kumi'ai group which is <br /> organized to provide community information and support. We also meet for social gatherings. <br /> I have had the great opportunity to be invited on the Kua O Ka La campus several times. I first <br /> attended their Makahiki event, a celebration of the students culture and learning. It was such a <br /> heartfelt gathering of families watching their students perform and I felt so uplifted and happy to <br /> witness first hand this wonderful small school. The students were so respectful and the <br /> operations were so organized. <br /> I was then invited to and attended the community informational open Douse to share about this <br /> project rezone, subdivision and acquisition process resulting in a permanent home for the school. <br /> I understand ]low important this is and what a wonderful opportunity for our community. <br /> All of our surrounding community has received the colorful informational flyers and the letter <br /> From the planner with the information about this rezone. We have a phone tree and have called <br /> all of our community neighbors. There is absolutely no concern that we have come across for <br /> this initiative. <br /> Please accept my testimony in full support of the Change of Zone Application (PL-REZ-2024- <br /> 000070) request for Agricultural-10 Acres (A-10a) to Agricultural-5 Acres (A-5a) by the <br /> Applicant Ho`oulu-Lahui on Tax Map Key: (3) 2-2-048:013 (por.) at Pana`ewa Farm Lots South <br /> Hilo, Hawaii. <br /> Mahalo, <br /> Bob Matsuda <br /> President: Panaewa Kumi'ai <br />