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From: Jerry Hiatt <jh@hiattlaw.com>
Sent: Sunday, March 12, 2023 11:32 AM
To: Planning Internet Mail
Cc: John Metzler; Mahi Hiatt
Subject: Puukapu Sub -Division Kamuela
Attachments: 2023.03.12.Ltr.Planning.Commission.Ka'upulehu.pdf
Dear Planning Commission,
Please see the attached correspondence.
Aloha
Jerry Hiatt
Jerry M. Hiatt
Hiatt & Hiatt
Tel: (808) 937-4179
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Jerry M. Hiatt Hon. Mahilani E.K. Hiatt (Ret.)
(808) 937-4179; jtaw .corn (808) 938-7841; meh(a),hiattlaw.eom
Leeward Planning Commission
Hawai`i County Planning Department
101 Aupuni Street, Suite 3
Hilo, Hawai`i 96720
Re: Ka `upulehu Land LLC — Subdision of Lot 11-A, Pu'ukapu Homesteads 1st Series
Kamuela, District of South Kohala TMK: (3) 6-4-024:027
March 12, 2023
Via email only Planning@hawaiicounty.gov
Dear Members of the Planning Commission:
I am writing to voice my support for Ka`upulehu Land LLC's proposed subdivision of their
5+ acre property at Pu'ukapu Homesteads in Waimea. I live in Ahualoa, about 25 minutes from
the property, and I am very familiar with that location, having driven past it frequently for more
than 30 years. I have also known John Metzler, a principal of the owner of this property, for more
than 20 years. I am very familiar with the quality projects that John has built over his 50+ years
of doing business here in Hawai`i. Based on my extensive contact with John, I can safely say that
this subdivision will be well planned, beautifully designed, completed on time and will have the
best interests of the community as its ultimate purpose. There is clearly a very serious shortage of
housing on the Big Island, especially for young people, and the existing 5 acre zoning on this
parcel is no longer consistent with surrounding uses, as Waimea has expanded.
It is also true that the demand for locally sourced agricultural products has been steadily
growing and this project may present opportunities for the residents on this proposed subdivision
to participate in the many surrounding farmers markets. This project has been designed to be
affordable enough for our young families, while offering enough space for a range of intensive
agricultural activities. The existing homes there already compliment Waimea's upcountry style
and it has been assured that any new homes there will also be designed and built to honor this
traditional style. For all of these reasons, I believe the project will be helpful for the community
and a better use for the existing land.
Thank you for taking the time to consider these comments. I would also be very happy to
answer any questions you may have about John. I may be reached at the number noted above.
Aloha,
Je M. Hiatt
xc: John Metzler (via email)
46-3976 Pu'aono Road, Honoka'a, Hawaii 96727 (Hiattlaw.com)