Maui Land & Pineapple Co. presented formal requests to Maui County Council members Wednesday for the entitlements the company needs to build the Pulelehua housing development in Mahinahina. ML&P officials detailed development plans to the council’s Land Use Committee for the $300 million, 1,200-unit housing development on 310 acres in West Maui. The development also […]
Council to Legalize TVRs
Council Member Gladys Baisa, who previously led the successful effort to make bed-and-breakfasts legal, introduced the measure heard in Council Chambers on Monday. She appeared to have the support of several of her colleagues and the Maui Vacation Rental Association. Read more at Maui News
Planner: Maui Shorelines Impaired by Development
Because more and more of Maui’s sandy shorelines are being “impaired” by development and uncontrollable environmental issues, laws and procedures to protect the environment must be followed, county and state officials said Wednesday morning. “We want to develop in an environmentally sensible way,” said Maui County coastal resource planner Jim Buika. Buika said that according […]
Swinging Bridges Access Blocked
John G. Varel, the owner of the Waihe’e Valley Plantation, closed a gate at the entrance of his property – a road that has been used to access swinging bridges. Members of the Kamaunu ‘ohana say that they have used a road near that since prior to 1892, giving them the right to access. Wailuku […]
Overview of Maui Island Plan w/ Lucienne de Naie
Upcountry Sustainability presents An Overview of the Maui Island Plan with Lucienne de Naie. With her in depth knowledge, Lucienne will highlight and describe aspects of the Plan that may specifically affect Maui’s Sustainability, such as the management of water, land, waste, energy and community development. In addition, plans that involve the health of our […]
Kula Ridge Decision Expected November 3rd
State Land Use Commissioners said they expect to be ready to make a decision on the Kula Ridge project by November. The Clayton Nishikawa project intends 116 units. Controversy surrounds the water supply with accusations of “line jumping” by those waiting for upcountry water meters. Concerns were also expressed about storm runoff and the capacity […]