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DeVera, Ashley <br />From: Precious James <preciousjames@gmail.com> <br />Sent: Friday, February 24, 2023 12:30 PM <br />To: WPCtestimony <br />Cc: hawaiiecoretreat@gmail.com;john@landplanninghawaii.com <br />Subject: Support for special use permit PL -SPP -2022-000016 <br />To Windward Planning Commission <br />As a long time Puna resident and leader in the community, I am writing to support the above application for a special <br />use permit. I believe we need places like this to not only help build a stronger community but also to create jobs and a <br />clean local economy based on education and tourism. <br />I am a frequent visitor using the facilities and urge all that are concerned to visit the center and see what an inspirational <br />place it is indeed. The gardens/orchards and off -grid infrastructure exemplify how people can live more closely to the <br />land and a sustainable style that adds to the solution of the carbon crisis instead of creating more problems. Also since <br />Kalani has taken a big step back, this type of center is in great need. <br />I understand that HER is sensitive to their neighbors and have initiated conversations and guidelines to address <br />concerns. <br />Your approval of this application would be very appreciated. <br />Sincerely, <br />Precious Powell <br />15-2762 Opelu St. <br />Pahoa, HI 96778 <br />1 <br />