HomeMy WebLinkAboutPL-SPP-2022-000016 D. Sands Testimony support 01.05.23 From: David Sands
To: W PCtesti mono
Cc: robertisilber(ilamail.com;iohn(aOlandolanninahawaii.com
Subject: Special Permit Application Support
Date: Thursday,January 5,2023 5:48:01 PM
Attachments: imaae001.ona
imaae002.ona
To whom it may concern,
I am writing in support of the special permit application for Robert Silber. I have known
Robert for over 15 years, and I live just off the Kalapana Kapoho road nearby his project.
Robert is kind, generous, and hardworking. He has developed a high-quality neighborhood
that is a benefit to the larger community. He has 30 years' experience in
agriculture/permaculture and environmental work as well as personal growth and
development.
He is a man of integrity and has good relations with the other neighbors at the Lolia
Subdivision. He has planted and tended hundreds of fruit trees and fenced off over 40
acres of land around the 12 parcels in the neighborhood to increase sustainability and
prevent pig damage. He has invested significantly in the property to build solid
infrastructure and safe buildings and is committed to ensuring that any outstanding building
permit issues are resolved. He stayed and continued to work on the land and infrastructure
even after the devastating 2018 Lava Flow and the Pandemic.
I ask you to approve this special permit request as Robert has demonstrated his care for
the Aina, the Puna community and willingness to do the hard work necessary to create
something of value for others.
Sincerely,
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David Sands
Co-Founder/Chief Architect
Bamboo Living
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