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UNIVERSITY
OF HAWAII
HILL) •
January 23, 2012
Honorable Dominic Yagong ,Chairman N c-)
And Members of the County Council
County of Hawaii .—
25 Aupuni Street ..= -)--
Hilo, Hawaii 96720
Re: Change of Zone Application (REZ 11-147) .R r.
Applicant: Thomas Winegar and Susan Furchgott
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Request: RS-10 to RM-3
Tax Map Key: (3)2-2-038:017
Dear Chairman Yagong and Council Members:
I understand the Council will be considering the application identified above. The
University is an important element of the economy of Hilo and the entire County of
Hawaii. For years the growth of the University has been restricted by the lack of
available housing for our students and faculty. The University supports efforts within the
community to address this shortage and provide this much needed housing.
The Applicant has requested a letter of support from the University and while the
University has not reviewed the considerations of this particular rezoning request,the
University would like to reinforce its continuing need for additional student housing.
Should the Council feel that the impacts of this particular project can be mitigated, the
University fully supports any private effort to provide additional housing for our students.
We ask that the Council carefully consider this application and support the housing it
provides while safeguarding our quality of life in Hilo.
Thank you for continuing support of the University of Hawaii at Hilo.
Sincere,,,
Harry Ya' ,
Director of'Real Property
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200 W.Kawili St.Hilo,HI 96720-4091 • Phone:(808)974-7750 • Fax:(808)974-7542 • www.uhh.hawaii.edu Comm.No. K✓
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