HomeMy WebLinkAboutPL-SPP-2022-000016 01.31.23 K. HESTER TESTIMONYDeVera, Ashley
From: Karen Hester <karen@hesternet.net>
Sent: Tuesday, January 31, 2023 11:53 AM
To: WPCtestimony
Cc: john@landplanninghawaii.com; hawaiiecoretreat@gmail.com;
robertsilber@gmail.com; lornd@yahoo.com
Subject: Support for special use permit PL -SPP -2022-000016
To Windward Planning Commission
As a Lower Puna resident, I am writing to support the above application for a special use permit. I
believe we need places like this to not only help build a stronger community but also to create jobs
and a clean local economy based on education and tourism.
I am a frequent visitor using the facilities (playing pickleball) and urge all that are concerned to visit
the center and see what an inspirational place it is indeed. The gardens/orchards and off -grid
infrastructure exemplify how people can live more closely to the land and a sustainable style that
adds to the solution of the carbon crisis instead of creating more problems.
I understand that HER is sensitive to their neighbors and have initiated conversations and guidelines
to address concerns.
Your approval of this application would be very appreciated,
Karen Hester
karen@hesternet.net
510-654-6346
whatsapp +15106546346
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