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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPL-SPP-2022-000016 02.25.23 H. GARVEY TESTIMONYDeVera, Ashley From: Ocean Cat <thinkearthfirst@gmail.com> Sent: Saturday, February 25, 2023 9:21 AM To: WPCtestimony;john@landplanninghawaii.com; hawaiiecoretreat@gmail.com Subject: To windward planning from Heather Garvey To Windward Planning Commission As a 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 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. Also since Kalani has taken a big step back, this type of center is in great need. 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. Sincerely, Heather Garvey I took a month long retreat at HER that helped me to heal and grow in a way that I truly needed at the time. Keep places like this open for the world. 1