HomeMy WebLinkAboutSPP-21-000227 8.31.2021 K. SPENCER TESTIMONY August 31, 2021
COH PLANNING DEPT
County of Hawaii SEP 10 2021 PM2:49
Leeward Planning Commission RECD BY NAIL
101 Pauahi Street
Hilo, HI 96720
RE: Special Permit No. 21-000227
Dear Mr. Chair Vitousek and Members of the Leeward Planning Commission,
As a member of the Kailua-Kona community and a proud former Kona Aerials Gymnasts of 12
years, I would like to express my support for Special Permit No. 21-000227, submitted by Kona
Aerials Gymnastic Team Inc. requesting to permit the operation of a youth gymnastic and sport
fitness facility on Hualalai Road in Kailua-Kona.
Kona Aerials Gymnastics Inc. (KAG) is a non-profit organization that has served West Hawaii
athletes for decades and is the only gymnastics training facility in Kailua-Kona. Their programs
offer Big Island youth the opportunity to participate in an array of activities designed to advance
physical and emotional skills as well as promote leadership skills, self-confidence,teamwork,
and physical coordination. The proposed Special Permit will allow KAG to continue to provide a
vital space for athletes and youth to train and further develop their skills, and I fortunate to
compete nationally for 3 years. I can attest that this is a very much needed learning and nurturing
environment for developing young girls in a community that does not have enough programs for
youth and girls in particular.
In addition to providing a healthy, fun and enriching environment for our keiki, KAG, through
their partnership with Nakuwana Foundation, another Hawaii Nonprofit Corporation,the facility
also provides adult fitness, strength and conditioning facilities to the community. The combined
services offered by these two nonprofits promote a consistent, healthy and active lifestyle for
community members of all ages while providing a positive source of much needed recreational
activity to West Hawaii.
I ask that you please vote to approve Special Permit No. 21-000227 so that our community can
continue to enjoy the many benefits that Kona Aerials Gymnastics and the Nakuwana
Foundation provide.
Thank you for your time and consideration of this testimony in support of this application.
Sincerely,
Kira Spencer
73-4291 Keokeo St.
Kailua-Kona, HI 96740
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