HomeMy WebLinkAboutPL-REZ-2022-000039, PL-SLU-2022-000008 03.20.23 D. HONMA TESTIMONYDeVera, Ashley
From: Dave Honma <dhonma@fhb.com>
Sent: Monday, March 20, 2023 8:57 AM
To: Planning Internet Mail
Subject: Ka'upulehu Land KKC - Subdivision of Lot 11-A TMK (3) 6-4-024:027
Attachments: D00039.pdf
To Whom It May Concern,
I am submitting my support of the subject via the attachment.
Should you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to me.
Mahalo nui loa,
Dave
David A. Honma SVP & Region Manager i Hawaii Region Office
74-5593 Palani Rd, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740 1 P (808)974-2188 1 F (808)326-2974idhonma@fhb.com
1410.
First Hawaiian Bank,
First Hawaiian Bank
David A. Honma
Senior Vice President &
Hawaii Region Manager
March 20, 2023
Leeward Planning Commission
Hawaii County Planning Department
101 Aupuni Street, Suite 3
Hilo, Hawaii 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
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, for over 25 years and I'm familiar with the quality projects he has built over his
50+ years of doing business here. With that as a guide, 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 it's ultimate purpose.
As you are all aware, our biggest export have been our children for decades and many of 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 and
services at the many wholesale and retail outlets in the area. More so, it can further
supplement ones income.
This suggests that rather than pasture land, which is 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 has been assured that any new homes there will
also be designed and built to honor this traditional style.
Mahalo,
Dave Honma
Senior Vice President & HI Region Manager
First Hawaiian Bank • 74-5593 Palani Road • Kailua-Kona • Hawaii 96740 • PHONE: 808-329-6596 • fhb.com