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Araujo, Jaclyn <br /> From: Wes Thomas Associates - Land Surveyors <surveys@wtahawaii.com> <br /> Sent: Tuesday, December 6, 2022 9:30 AM <br /> To: LPCtestimony <br /> Subject: Testimony for the Royal Vista Project (PL-REZ-2022-000033) <br /> December 6, 2022 <br /> Re: Proposed Royal Vistas Housing Project <br /> TMK: 7-8-021: 016 &017 <br /> Dear Leeward Planning Commission Members: <br /> As we are all aware, there is a housing shortage in Kona for"mid-market" priced homes for sale and for rentals. This <br /> project will provide homes and rentals for those employed people who can't afford the escalating cost of homes in West <br /> Hawaii. Offering homes for sale and as rentals create a perfect mix for our friends, families, neighbors, and employees. <br /> The Royal Vista project's conceptual plan shows the proposed improvements to the Holualoa and Horseshoe Bend <br /> drainageways, a community park, and lots of open space. The proposed road system allows for access from several <br /> points, thus alleviating potential bottlenecks. <br /> One of the exceptional things about this project is that the developers are experienced in Hawaii. They have lived in <br /> Hawaii for most if not all of their lives. They have families and they know what works and what doesn't when developing a <br /> project. They know how to put a team together and bring the project to fruition in a timely manner. <br /> The location of the project also makes sense for those who will eventually live there. The commute for shopping is a <br /> quick 5-8 minute jaunt into town. There are a number of churches and recreational facilities nearby and the Old Airport <br /> Park, and the Makaeo Pavilion, as well as pre-schools, elementary, intermediate, and high schools, are a similar distance <br /> away. No long commutes mean fewer vehicles on the road. Those who work at the hotels to the north have a direct route <br /> on the Queen Ka'ahumanu Highway and for those that work down South the Alii Highway (bypass road) is easy access. <br /> In my opinion, this project is good for the community and good for future homeowners and renters. How wonderful that <br /> this sector of the community can experience home ownership or the rental of new homes. <br /> Please support this project and help make a positive change for this sector of the residents of Kona. <br /> Kindest Regards <br /> Chrystal Yamasaki <br /> THIS IS A PERSONAL EMAIL <br /> Chrystal Thomas Yamasaki, LPLS <br /> Recipient of 2016 Lifetime Achievement Award <br /> from the Hawaii Land Surveyors Association <br /> WES THOMAS ASSOCIATES <br /> —Land Surveyors- <br /> 75-5749 Kalawa Street, Suite 201 <br /> Kailua Kona, Hawaii 96740 <br /> Phone:808-329-2353 <br /> Website www.wtahawaii.com <br /> email:surveys(&wtahawaii.com <br /> DISCLAIMER: This message is only intended for the addressee named above. Its contents may be confidential,privileged or otherwise protected. Any <br /> unauthorized use, disclosure or copying of this message or its contents is prohibited. If you are not the intended recipient,please do not read or disclose <br /> it to others,please notify the sender by reply e-mail or phone and please delete this communication from your system. Any personal opinions expressed <br /> in this message do not necessarily represent the view of Wes Thomas Associates. <br /> 1 <br />