HomeMy WebLinkAbout2024-11-19 Tim Bostock Testimony #5, #6 & #7 From: Tim Bostock
To: LPCtestimonv
Subject: Testimony in support of Ouli Affordable Housing
Date: Tuesday, November 19, 2024 5:11:44 PM
Attachments: LPC Testimonv.docx
Aloha Commissioners
Please find mytestimony attached foryour upcoming meeting.
Mahalo nui loa
Tim
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Waimea Community Meal Co-Chair
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Homes for Waimea
timbOstOck808(@Rmail.com (808) 382-3290
November 18, 2024
Re: LPC Special Meeting 11/21/24 (HICDC)
Aloha Commissioners,
My name is Tim Bostock. I live in Waimea with my wife Melanie Holt, on Kahilu Road. I am
writing to comment on items 4, 5 & 6 in New Business concerning Hawaii Island
Community Development Corporation (HICDC) (PL-REZ-2024-000066). I am a member
of a working group called `Homes for Waimea',we support affordable housing solutions
aligned with our communityvalues and located in the greater Waimea area.
I believe HICDC has a successful track record and diligent work ethic in production of
affordable housing in Hawaii, especially utilizing the self-help model. I support this
projects request for zoning change, state land use amendment and application for a PUD.
This project is the most near-term of the projects in the pipeline in our community, and we
hope the commission takes this into consideration given the need for affordable housing
continues to increase.
Much of the affordable housing development on Hawaii Island is located in Waikoloa
Village, Kona and the East side of the island. Waimea`s need is no greater than other
communities, but with limited access to homeownership for those most in need, the fabric
of our community suffers. The outmigration of Waimea`s residents due to lack of affordable
housing has a huge effect on our community(schools, hospitals, businesses etc.,) and to
be frank morale is low. Homeownership provides much needed stability and the self-help
model fosters the growth of a community and neighborhood beyond just the house. This
could not be a more needed and timely project.
Thankyou foryour consideration of my testimony
Mahalo,
Tim Bostock
Timbostocl<808@gmail.com
(808) 382-3290