HomeMy WebLinkAboutSPP-21-000227 9.14.2021 B. MCCANDLESS TESTIMONY LATE
Mori, Ashley
From:Tsuneda, Kaci
Sent:Wednesday, September 15, 2021 8:14 AM
To:Ben McCandless
Cc:LPCtestimony
Subject:FW: Special Permit 21-000227, lettter of support, Ben and Audrey McCandless
Attachments:2021-09-14 Kona Aerials Letter of Support.pdf
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Good Morning Mr. and Mrs. McCandless,
I am forwarding your testimony to LPCtestimony@hawaiicounty.gov. Just a note, Council Testimony does not
process Leeward Planning Commission testimony.
Thank you very much and have a beautiful day!
Warmest aloha,
From: Ben McCandless \[mailto:mccand@gmail.com\]
Sent: Tuesday, September 14, 2021 10:22 PM
To: Council Testimony <counciltestimony@hawaiicounty.gov>
Subject: Special Permit 21-000227, lettter of support, Ben and Audrey McCandless
Aloha,
We wish to submit the attached letter as testimony in support of the granting of Special Permit 21-000227. I
have included the text at the bottom of this message in case there is any trouble with the attachment. Please let
me know if you have any questions.
Best regards,
Ben and Audrey McCandless
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Text of letter follows
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Audrey & Ben McCandless
83-5410 Middle Keei Road
Captain Cook, HI 96704
2021-09-14
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Mr. Chair Vitousek and Members
Leeward Planning Commission
101 Pauahi Street
Hilo, HI 96720
Dear Mr. Chair Vitousek and Members of the Leeward Planning Commission:
We write to you today in regards to Special Permit No. 21-000227, concerning Kona Aerials Gymnastic Team Inc.,
who wishes to operate a youth gymnastics and sport fitness facility at 75-438 Hualalai Rd, Kailua-Kona, HI
96740. There is no similar enterprise elsewhere in the Kailua-Kona area.
We request that you vote to approve Special Permit 21-000227. Our family has had between one and three
members (including both children and adults) for the last six years. Both of our children have clearly benefitted
from the time they have spent training there. In a time when many kids spend most of their free time using
electronic devices, this is an opportunity for them to develop physical strength, endurance, and
coordination. More importantly, it has provided them with an opportunity to train with others at all skill levels,
candidly assess their own performance, and work to improve it. We would find it hard to overstate the value of
this experience.
We would also point out the value that Kona Aerials brings to the community; In addition the the adult fitness
classes, Kona Aerials fields a competitive team of gymnasts that travel within the state and to the mainland. For
many children and young adults, this provides a valuable opportunity to meet other gymnasts at both the state and
national level, learn from them, and compete against them. For some the time they have invested in this training
can lead to college scholarships and/or career opportunities.
It is our hope that your approval of this special permit will allow our family and community to continue to make use
of this resource.
Thank you for your time and consideration,
Audrey & Ben McCandless
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Audrey & Ben McCandless
83-5410 Middle Keei Road
Captain Cook, HI 96704
2021-09-14
Mr. Chair Vitousek and Members
Leeward Planning Commission
101 Pauahi Street
Hilo, HI 96720
Dear Mr. Chair Vitousek and Members of the Leeward Planning Commission:
We write to you today in regards to Special Permit No. 21-000227, concerning Kona Aerials
Gymnastic Team Inc., who wishes to operate a youth gymnastics and sport fitness facility at 75-438
Hualalai Rd, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740. There is no similar enterprise elsewhere in the Kailua-Kona
area.
We request that you vote to approve Special Permit 21-000227. Our family has had between one
and three members (including both children and adults) for the last six years. Both of our children
have clearly benefitted from the time they have spent training there. In a time when many kids
spend most of their free time using electronic devices, this is an opportunity for them to develop
physical strength, endurance, and coordination. More importantly, it has provided them with an
opportunity to train with others at all skill levels, candidly assess their own performance, and work
to improve it. We would find it hard to overstate the value of this experience.
We would also point out the value that Kona Aerials brings to the community; In addition the the
adult fitness classes, Kona Aerials fields a competitive team of gymnasts that travel within the state
and to the mainland. For many children and young adults, this provides a valuable opportunity to
meet other gymnasts at both the state and national level, learn from them, and compete against
them. For some the time they have invested in this training can lead to college scholarships and/or
career opportunities.
It is our hope that your approval of this special permit will allow our family and community to
continue to make use of this resource.
Thank you for your time and consideration,
Audrey & Ben McCandless