HomeMy WebLinkAboutPL-SMA-2023-000036 01.15.24 Jolene Mears Testimony From: Jolene Mears
To: LPCtestimonv
Subject: Written Testimony for the Leeward Planning Commission
Date: Monday,January 15, 2024 7:19:42 PM
Attachments: Letter for the Planning Dept(2024).docx
Aloha & Happy Aloha Monday!
Please accept this written testimony for the Leeward Planning Commission from our two
Principals, Scott Dodd & Eric von Platen Luder.
Mahalo,
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Luana Hagpitality Group
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LUANA HOSPITALITY GROUP
January 15, 2024
County of Hawaii
Attn: Leeward Planning Commission
101 Aupuni St. Suite 3
Hilo, HI 96720
Aloha, Leeward Planning Commission members...
We are local businessmen on the West side of the Big Island, and have closely followed the
application of Phil Tinguely (PL-SMA-2023-000036). We wanted to send a letter of support for this
project for the following reasons:
Phil Tinguely is well-established kama'aina who has worked on many commercial, residential and
non-profit projects for our community. We believe he is aware of the needs, challenges and cultural
sensitives of our community.
He has ensured that his proposal complies with the zoning designation for the area, the County
General Plan and the Kona Community Development Plan. The project has also been reviewed by the
Kailua Village Design Committee, and appears to be consistent with the character and intention of
the Village. Phil has also taken steps to respect the infrastructure of the area, and ensured the project
will not negatively impact the cultural or natural resources.
We believe that this project will create a vibrant, aesthetic, family-friendly property that will both
support local businesses...and create lifelong memories for travelers around the world who yearn to
experience the magic of our beautiful town.
We encourage you to please approve the application of Tinguely Development for the improvement
of our local area.
Sincerely,
Scott Dodd, Principal
Eric von Platen Luder, Principal
Luana Hospitality Group
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