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Sen Baker’s Letter to Land Use Commission
Mr. Daniel E. OrodenkerExecutive OfficerMr. Normand R. LezyChairLand Use CommissionState of HawaiiP.O. Box 2359Honolulu, Hawaii 96804 Dear Mr. Orodenker and Mr. Lezy: Re: Pi’ilani Promenade Shopping Center and Outlet Mall I am writing on behalf of my constituents in the South Maui community and their concerns regarding the impact of a massive retail development planned […]
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Maui Research & Technology Park
Master Plan Update DEIS2 million sq. ft. and 1,250 residences Here is the Draft EIS: http://oeqc.doh.hawaii.gov TMK: (2) 2-2-24:01-07; (2) 2-2-24:08; (2) 2-2-24:09; (2) 2-2-24:14- 18; (2) 2-2-24:31; (2) 2-2-24:32; (2) 2-2-024:34; (2) 2-2-24:36; (2) 2-2-24:37; (2) 2-2-002:054 (portion) Permits: HRS Chapter 343 Compliance; State Land Use District Boundary Amendment; County Community Plan Amendment; County Change in Zoning; […]
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Food & Water Watch Files Appeal in Factory Fish Farming Case
Food & Water Watch Files Appeal in Factory Fish Farming Case Consumer Group Reiterates That Federal Government Lacked Authority to Grant Permit for Aquaculture Statement from Food & Water Watch Executive Director Wenonah Hauter Honolulu, HI — “Consumer advocacy group Food & Water Watch filed an appeal today in its case challenging the legality of Kona […]
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Upcountry & Pa’ia Plans – Be There or Beware!
Next meeting: Makawao, Pukalani, + Kula Public Testimony 9am, Thursday morning, July 5 Paia- Haiku 9am, Tuesday, July 10 General Plan Committee to conduct meetings on directed growth plan in July Press Release: Councilmember Gladys C. Baisa, Chair General Plan Committee www.mauicounty.gov/committees/GP WAILUKU, Hawaii – The Maui County Council’s General Plan Committee will conduct […]
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Kihei megamall faces opposition
From the Maui News Maui community groups say they’re determined to halt development of two planned megamall shopping complexes off of Piilani Highway, even to the point of seeking relief in court. The Maui Tomorrow foundation, South Maui Citizens for Responsible Growth and Kihei resident Daniel Kanahele last month filed appeals with state and county […]
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LETTER: Giganta Mall Fails to Meet Legal Conditions
By Mark Hyde (retired attorney) The proposed Kihei Pi’ilani Promenade retail outlet shopping mall (“Mall”) was recently sprung on the community without notice or debate and presented as a “done deal,” allegedly based on approvals secured many years ago. The history of the project presents an entirely different picture. In 1994, the Kaonoulu Ranch petitioned […]
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Kihei “Giganta” Mall Opposed at Meeting
From Maui Now by Tom Blackburn-Rodriguez …“I’m concerned that this project is setting a precedent of breaking the community plan for South Maui and if it is allowed to break the community plan of South Maui it means that all the community plans on the island could be in jeopardy,” [Dick Mayer] said… …Over 250 […]
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Meeting on Mega Mall (From Kihei Community Association)
Largest Shopping Mall in the State in Kihei? June 13, 2012 3 Comments UPDATE: (6/17/12) As JB commented (below) even more equipment is now on the scene. As we see in first pictures, this week additional equipment has been placed at the site of the proposed malls, likely indicating the construction is […]
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Monk Seals to Get “Critter-Cams”
Scientists to Strap Cameras to Hawaiian Seals By AUDREY McAVOY Associated Press HONOLULU June 15, 2012 (AP) Hawaiian monk seals need an image makeover. Some fishermen blame the endangered species for stealing their catch. There are unfounded rumors that they devour and deplete fish stocks. And at least four of them have been killed […]
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Reader’s Letter to Editor
This letter appeared in the Maui News: I wish someone would give me an explanation on how we could have three planning entities reject the proposed – and now approved – growth changes for Makena and yet have this suddenly approved (The Maui News, June 6)? The Maui General Plan Advisory Committee, the Maui Planning […]
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