HomeMy WebLinkAbout2024-11-27 Bonnie T. Honda (2) Support Testimonies From: Bonnie Honda
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Cc: aina(abrealtvhc.com; Don Hoota(hootac001(abhawaii.rr.com)
Subject: Big Island Candies,Inc PL-REZ-2024-000065
Date: Wednesday, November 27,2024 2:37:32 PM
Attachments: Letter of su000rt Gina Hara Chun Manono Street Marketo lace.odf
Letter of su000rt Don"s Grill.odf
Dear Planning Department,
Please find attached two letters in support of the Big Island Candies, Inc. Extension of Time
(Application No. PL-REZ-2024-000065).
The date of the Windward Planning Commission meeting is December 5, 2024.
1. Letter of support from Gina Hara Chun, Manono Street Marketplace, across from Big Island
Candies.
2. Letter of support from Don Hoota, Don's Grill, on Hinano Street.
Thank you for your consideration.
Bonnie T. Honda I CFO
Big Island Candies,Inc.
T 808.961.2199
www.biaislandcandies.com
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Gina Hara Chun
Manono Street Marketplace
681 Manono Street
Hilo, Hawaii 96720
November 27, 2024
Windward Planning Commission
c/o Planning Department
County of Hawaii
101 Pauahi Street, Suite 3
Hilo, Hawaii 96720
Subject: Change of Zone Amendment Application; No. PL-REZ-2024-000065
Applicant: Big Island Candies, Inc.
Dear Commission Members:
I am writing this letter in support of the application by Big Island Candies, Inc.to have an extension of
time to develop its property and a related request to extend the time to develop road and sidewalk
improvements when it develops the property.
As a business owner in the area, I understand how much the economy plays a role in the success of a
business and how it can affect plans for expansion. BIC has been able to continue its current level of
operations during the various downturns in visitors associated with lava flows, recessions, inflation and
the recent pandemic. The traffic related to BIC's operations have remained safe and more traffic
improvements are not needed at this time.
Please allow Big Island Candies, Inc. the extension of time to expand its operations and install road
improvements as the need arises and economic circumstances permit.
Thank you for your time and consideration.
Gina Hara Chun
Manono Street Marketplace
Don Hoota
Don's Grill
485 Hinano Street .
Hilo, HI 96720
November 25, 2024
Windward Planning Commission
c/o Planning Department
County of Hawaii
101 Pauahi Street, Suite 3
Hilo, Hawaii 96720
Subject: Change of Zone Amendment Application; No. PL-REZ-2024-000065
Applicant: Big Island Candies, Inc.
Dear Commission Members:
I am writing this letter in support of the request by Big Island Candies, Inc. (BIC)to have an extension of
time. (Application No. PL-REZ-2024-000065).
My business is on Hinano Street, in the vicinity of the BIC warehouse and retail operations. BIC has
been a good neighbor and considerate. It is locally owned and operated, and is an important part of the
East Hawaii community. Its current operations have not required that sidewalk improvements or road
widening be installed, and there are frankly few, if any, pedestrians that walk along Kekuanaoa Street.
While such improvements may be nice to have in the future, such improvements are not required at this
time.
Thank you for your consideration in allowing BIC the time to expand its operations in the future and to
work on the road improvements when it is needed.
Thank you for your time.
Sincerely,
Don Hoota
Don's Grill
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