HomeMy WebLinkAboutPL-REZ-2022-000039, PL-SLU-2022-000008 03.17.23 J. WATTERSON TESTIMONYDeVera, Ashley
From: Theresa Meikle <theresa@metzlercontracting.com>
Sent: Friday, March 17, 2023 9:15 AM
To: Planning Internet Mail
Cc: John F. Metzler
Subject: Watterson Painting letter of support
Attachments: Watterson Painting letter 3-16-2023.pdf
John Watterson asked me to forward this letter to you.
Thank you,
Theresa Meikle
Controller
Metzler Contracting
Ph 808-889-0581
Fax 808-889-5567
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WATTERSON PAINTING
P. O. BOX 2504
KAMUELA, HAWAII 96743
808-895-6174, message 808-889-6342
License #C-17699
Leeward Planning Commission
Hawaii County Planning Department
101 Aupuni Street, Suite 3
Hilo. Hawaii, 96720
Re: Ka'upulehu Land LLC -Subdivision of Lot 11-A, Pu'ukapu Homesteads 1St Series
Kamuela, District of South Kohala TMK (3) 6-4-024:027
To Whom It May Concern:
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 have known John Metzler,
the owner of this property, since March of 1987. I am familiar with the quality projects
he has built over his 50+ years of doing business on the Big Island. My company has
participated in 125 of these projects. There is no work that is okay. Work is correct or it
is re -done. With that as my guide, I know that this subdivision will be well planned,
beautifully designed, completed on time and will have the best interests of the community
as it's ultimate purpose.
Our young people are currently faced with a serious shortage of housing options, and
most would like to have the ability to contribute to the community by providing
agricultural products at the many wholesale and retail outlets in the area.
This suggests that rather than pasture land, which seems to be the default usage these
days, 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 charm, and it is assured that any new
homes will be designed and built to honor this traditional style. Thank you for your
consideration of this project. Mahalo.
Sincerely Yours,
John H. Watterson
March 16, 2023