October 2, 2013 State of Hawaii, Land Use Commission P.O. Box 2359 Honolulu, Hawaii 96804-2359 Re: Piilani Promenade EIS Preparation Notice Aloha Chair Chock, Commissioners, and Staff Maui Tomorrow Foundation appreciates the opportunity to comment on the EISPN for Piilani Promenade. We believe this document does not include adequate discussion of several key areas: Environmental […]
Rock & Brews Restaurant Not Following Legal Process
Planning Director William Spence’s June 6, 2013 approval of an SMA Minor Permit for the Rock & Brews restaurant project in Paia deprived Maui’s citizens of their public participation rights – including prior written notice to landowners within 500 feet of the project; a public hearing; and the administrative due process to which they are […]
130 acres for Wailea 670 Preserve!
The 130 acre preserve announced for Wailea 670 (“Honua’ula” project) to protect native forest and cultural sites has been restored! Investors proposed only 40 acre preserve before citizens took action.
Kihei Mega-Mall Meeting
From the Developer: Piilani Promenade Community Meeting Set (Kihei-HI) The owners of Piilani Promenade, Sarofim Realty Advisors, invite the community to attend an informational meeting to learn about the project. The meeting will be held on Tuesday, November 5, from 6-8 pm at the Kihei Community Center, 303 E. Lipoa Street, and follows meetings with […]
Kihei Mega Mall Incarnation #2
Texas-based Sarofim Realty Advisors has submitted an environmental impact statement preparation notice to the state outlining plans for its Piilani Promenade mixed-use project on Maui that would include about 200 apartment units along with light industrial and business and commercial uses on around 75 acres in Kihei. Following is their press release: Piilani Promenade Community […]
Land Use Committee Approves 2 Big Projects
The State Land Use Commission met in Kahului and approved two significant and large land use changes. These represent major entitlements for the respective developers. 1) Maui Research and Technology Park The LUC reclassified 253 acres of agricultural land into the urban land-use classification for the purpose of allowing the Maui Research and Technology Park […]