| Apr 2021 |
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Testimony
from W-KNA to County Council in opposition to Resolution 2021-13 for
Condemnation of Easement by Eminent Domain for the
Multi-use Path makai of Islander on the Beach. This location
already has paved public access, it is experiencing significant coastal
erosion, and is contrary to the Shoreline Setback Ordinance. |
| Jan 2021 |
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Testimony
to County Council with
comments on Bill 2813: Amendments to the CZO, Chapter 8,
Shoreline Setback & Coastal Protection Ordinance. |
| Sep 2020 |
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Testimony
to Planning Commission regarding preserving the integrity of the
CZO and the Open Zone District. |
| Aug 2020 |
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Testimony
to County Council on Zoning Amendment ZA-2020-14 regarding the
Shoreline Setback & Coastal Protection Ordinance,
discouraging the county from exempting public facilities from the
shoreline setback line in order to build seaward despite sea level rise
and coastal hazards. |
| Apr 2020 |
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W-KNA's
early consultation comments on the Wailua Wastewater
Treatment Plan (WWTP) Alternative Effluent Disposal System. |
| Feb 2020 |
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Testimony
to BLNR in opposition to granting a half-acre lease at
1326 Inia Street, Kapaa. to the County of Kauai and New
Hope Church. |
| Feb 2020 |
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Kauai
County intends to “bring Aliomanu Road back to its original,
pre-erosion condition as a two-lane road” and build a rock revetment on
the makai side, despite only 30 homes needing access along this
dead-end road.
Read W-KNA's recommendations to DLNR for managed retreat
instead of armoring the shoreline. |
| Jan 2020 |
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W-KNA’s
January 15, 2020 letter to Mayor
Kawakami addressing concerns about 1326 Inia Street, a half-acre of
public land (Executive Order 4566) to be leased to New Hope Church for
“Community Needs and Social Services” without considering the
long-standing need for parking in Kapaa Town.
Read W-KNA's Letter.
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| Nov 2019 |
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W-KNA’s
testimony to the State DLNR
outlines significant reasons why KIUC's Draft Environmental Assessment
for the Waiahi Hydropower Long-term Water Lease is inadequate and why
an Environmental Impact Statement should be required instead. The
public comment deadline has been extended to Dec. 23, 2019. Your input
is important.
Read W-KNA's Submittal.
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| Sep 2019 |
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Revisit
the "Kapa'a Transportation
Solutions" (August 2015). This 143-page report is a joint effort
between the Hawaii Dept. of Transportation and the County of Kauai. The
mid- to near-term priority projects for implementation are described in
Chapter
5 (2MB)
and in
Appendix B (5MB).
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| Aug 2019 |
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W-KNA’s
testimony to the State Land Use
Commission outlines significant concerns with the Final Environmental
Impact Statement (FEIS) for KEALIA MAUKA HOMESITES which proposes 235
lots on 53-acres of Agricultural District land.
Read W-KNA's Submittal.
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| Apr 2019 |
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KIUC
presentation in February prompts follow up inquiry. Read
W-KNA's letter & KIUC's response.
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| Dec 2018 |
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HOKUA
PLACE, formerly known as Kapaa Highlands, proposes to change 97-acres
of agricultural district land to urban district for a proposed
683-multi-family & 86-single family subdivision located on the
hillside between Kapaa Intermediate School and the Kapaa Bypass Road.
Based on the 2nd Draft Environmental Impact Statement, W-KNA considers
urban development in this location at this time, unsuitable. Read
W-KNA's testimony.
|
| Dec 2018 |
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The State
Board of Land & Natural Resources approved the holdover of
KIUC’s WATER USE PERMIT for the Blue Hole Diversion (Waialeale
& Waikoko Streams) to operate the Upper and Lower Waiahi hydro-
power plants. Although some environmental and cultural studies have
been done, the required environmental review process and opportunity
for public input remains incomplete. Renewable energy is not a public
trust use, therefore restoration of mauka-to-makai stream flows and
other public trust uses must take priority in trying to balance water
use. Read
W-KNA's testimonyl.
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| Jun 2018 |
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W-KNA
submitted testimony to the State
Land Use Commission in opposition to proposed upzoning of Agricultural
District lands in Kealia and our concerns about the developer's Draft
Environmental Impact Statement for a proposed residential subdivision
(Kealia Mauka Homesites) consisting of 235 lots on 53-acres.Read
W-KNA's Submittal.
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| Mar 2018 |
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HG Kaua`i
Joint Venture LLC, the developer of the proposed HOKUA PLACE (formerly
Kapaa Highlands) will soon file its draft Final Environmental Impact
Statement (FEIS) for review by the public, government agencies, and the
Land Use Commission. The project consists of 97-acres located behind
Kapaa Middle School which will need to be upzoned from Agricultural
District to Urban in order to build 683-multi-family units and
86-single family lots. Keep checking the LUC site for updated
information
HERE.
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| Jun 2017 |
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The Kauai
General Plan June 13, 2017 Department Draft was approved by the
Planning Commission despite numerous inconsistencies, inaccurate
information and strong public objection. Read W-KNA's testimony citing
concerns with the county's final draft General Plan. Download
Testimony
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| Feb 2017 |
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W-KNA
submitted testimony in strong opposition to proposed closing of the
Lihue Rice Street Post Office. Read
Letter
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| Sep 2016 |
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The County
Planning Department
has released the General Plan Draft Vision/Goals and Policies
embedded in a 5-minute online survey available September 2-26 at http://plankauai.com/. |
| Apr 2016 |
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W-KNA
Letter to Planning Commission
regarding Coconut Beach Development's construction of a Dust Fence
along the coastline ON the certified shoreline (high water mark),
despite a 40-foot setback requirement. Tree removal, coastal
preservation and other concerns are also addressed. See
Letter. |
| Feb 2016 |
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The Jan.
26, 2016 Planning Commission meeting minutes for the Coco Palms Status
Report, state that the Planning Director said:
I
will be filing a petition with the planning commission to hear whether
or not to issue a show-cause at February 23rd meeting. I believe if
there are indications that there is demolition proceeding at that
juncture as Mr. Waters has said, a video is available that they are
moving forward and leave it up to the commission to decide whether or
not it is in the county's best interest to provide the necessary
extensions to actually remediate the anticipated violations that will
occur on the permit. At this juncture, I feel in order to ensure these
permit conditions are complied with, I will be seeking a request from
the planning commission at its February 23rd meeting to actually
deliberate on whether or not to issue an order to show cause to
terminate, modify or revoke the permits.
Read
Minutes. |
| Sep 2015 |
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The Kapaa
Transportation Solutions (August 2015) has been released. This 143-page
report is a joint effort between the Hawaii Dept. of Transportation and
the County of Kauai. The mid- to near-term priority projects for
implementation are described in
Chapter 5 (2MB)
and in
Appendix B (5MB).
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| Feb 2015 |
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W-KNA
Testimony of February 23, 2015 on Repair & Reconstruction of
Coco Palms Resort.
Click
here to download. |
| Dec 2014 |
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Hokua
Place (formerly Kapaa Highlands) a 97-acre, mixed-use residential
development with almost 800 housing units, behind Kapaa Middle School
is seeking approval from the State Land Use Commission (LUC) to upzone
this land from Agricultural District to Urban District for this
proposed project. A 400-page EISPN (Environmental Impact Study
Preparation Notice) is available for review and public comment. Click
here to download(18 MB). |
| Nov 2014 |
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Plans to
redevelop the Coco Palms Hotel are imminent and a public hearing before
the Planning Commission to review the permit
applications
is scheduled
for January 27, 2015. The resort will have 350 units and the
Sea Shell Restaurant will be rebuilt. Read the 54- page
permit application. Please note that the 94 pages of
architectural floor plan drawings and the 165-page Archeological
Inventory Survey (2005) are omitted to reduce the file size.
To see the color site plan maps. click
Here. |
| Oct 2014 |
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W-KNA
letter to Planning Commission
requesting a deferral regarding design review for Coconut Beach Resort,
Waipouli so that multiple issues can be resolved. See
testimony.
Commissioners did defer the matter to the December 9th
meeting. |
| Apr 2014 |
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A public
informational meeting was held April 1st about the Upper Kapahi Dam
Replacement Project. The Draft Environmental Assessment will be
released before summer and residents will have 30-days to comment. Read
the Factsheet
and the
History/Timeline that were distributed at the meeting.
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| Feb 2014 |
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W-KNA
Comments on the Waipouli Bike Path (Phase C&D) Draft
Environmental Assessment and concerns regarding shoreline setback
variances.
See
Letter
|
| Nov 2013 |
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W-KNA
Letter to Planning Commission requesting reconsideration of the
Long's/CVS Store permit approvals based on procedural errors and other
concerns.. See
Letter
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| Aug 2013 |
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W-KNA
Testimony opposed to the proposed Long's Store at Coconut Plantation,
Waipouli. Plan to attend the October 8th Planning Commission meeting. See Letter
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| Jul 2013 |
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Testimony
by W-KNA in support of Bill 2491 regarding pesticides and GMO’s. See Letter
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| Jul 2013 |
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Special
Management Use Permit Application for CVS/Long’s Drugs Store at Coconut
Plantation, Waipouli. (Presentation on Sat. July 27 and Planning
Commission Public Hearing on Tues. August 13.) Permit
Application April 24, 2013 (2.7 mbytes)
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| May 2013 |
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W-KNA
Voices Concerns to Council regarding Resolution 2013-54 to establish
stop signs and stop lines on Olohena Road at its intersection with
Ka`apuni Road, Kawaihau District. See Letter
|
| Apr 2013 |
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W-KNA
Letter to Mayor Carvalho and Public Works concerning proposed
improvements to the historic one-lane Kapahi Bridge, Kawaihau. See
Letter
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| Mar 2013 |
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W-KNA
Letter to the County Council and Mayor with a request for improved
transparency: a) Webcasts of the Planning Commission Subdivision
Committee meetings, and b) Online access to Planning Commission agenda
item documentation (prior to meetings). See Letter
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| Mar 2013 |
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W-KNA
Letter to Senator Kouchi in support of the Grant-in-Aid Request from
Hawaiian Island Land Trust for a Community-based Planning Process,
Acquisition and Funding Plan for the former Coco Palms Resort.
See Letter
|
| Mar 2013 |
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W-KNA
Testimony to Council in favor of Resolution 2013-40 supporting the
Grant in Aid Request Before the State Legislature for a Community-Based
Planning Process and Acquisition Plan for Coco Palms. |
| Dec 2012 |
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Testimony
to Council from W-KNA regarding the erosion at Wailua Beach and the
impacts on the County’s Multi-Use Path.
See Letter
|
| Nov 2012 |
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W-KNA
Testimony to the Planning Commission in opposition to Kealia Properties
LLC’s request for a subdivision construction extension S-2006-45 and
S-2006-46.
See Letter
|
| Mar 2012 |
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Check out our alert regarding the urgent
need to preserve one-lane bridges on the Eastside. |
| Feb 2011 |
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| A. |
Feb. 17,
Thurs. KIUC Candidates Forum at KCC Cafeteria 6:30 pm sponsored by
Apollo Kauai and KCC Associated Students. Vote Feb. 22 thru March 19 by
mail, phone, online. |
| B. |
County
public meeting at Wailua Homesteads Park Pavilion regarding the
proposed Dog Use Area on March 10, Thursday 5 pm. |
| C. |
State DLNR
Conservation
District Rules Amendments (Draft 2) – Public Testimony due
March 9. |
| Jan 2011 |
|
| A. |
Roller
Derby Jan 6, 5 PM at the Kapa`a New Cannery; free |
| B. |
Watch
Webcast of County Council and Planning Commission meetings at http://www.kauai.gov/tabid/400/Default.aspx |
| Nov 2010 |
|
| A. |
Public
workshop Sat. Nov. 20, 2010 sponsored by NOAA’s Office of National
Marine Sanctuaries to discuss a proposed Discovery Center for Kaua`i.
Email your comments, ideas and visions for the discovery center to
Jean.Souza@noaa.gov now through Dec. 15th. |
| B. |
KIUC’s
Draft Habitat Conservation Plan is available for review - deadline for
public comments is Nov. 29th. Download the Short-Term Seabird Habitat
Conservation Plan or the Draft Environmental Assessment at http://www.fws.gov/pacificislands/ |
| Oct 2010 |
|
| A. |
Hawaii
State Legislature’s Public Access Room Workshops about how to navigate
the legislative process - Thurs. Nov. 18th, 6PM at Kapaa Library. http://hawaii.gov/lrb/par/ |
| B. |
Important
Agricultural Lands (IAL) Regional Public Meeetings: Lihue Convention
Hall: Fri. Nov. 19, 5:30-7:30pm; Kilauea Neighborhood Center: Nov. 20,
9-11am; Waimea Neighborhood Center: Sat. Nov. 20, 3-5pm. http://sites.google.com/site/kauaiial/
|
| Sep 2010 |
|
| A. |
Public
comments for NOAA’s Humpback Whale National Marine Sanctuary Management
Plan Review will be accepted through Oct. 16, 2010. http://hawaiihumpbackwhale.noaa.gov/management/mpr_faqs.html |
| Aug 2010 |
|
| A. |
Hawai`i
Flood Hazard Assessment Tool - www.hawaiiNFIP.org |
| B. |
DLNR
Office of Coastal and Conservation Lands Administrative
Rules Amendments. The deadline for public comments is Sept. 7. |
| C. |
Office of
the Prosecuting Attorney is hosting six Pono Kaulike (Equal Rights and
Justice for All) community meetings. For Kapa`a: Thursday, Sept. 2nd at
Kapa`a Neighborhood Center from 5:30-7:30 p.m. |
| Jul 2010 |
|
| A. |
Public
Access, Open Space & Natural Resources Preservation
Commission’s Annual Community Survey - www.kauai.gov/OpenSpaceSurvey
|
| B. |
State
Office of Planning-Coastal Zone Management Program wants public input
by August 30th on the Draft Section 309 Assessment &
Strategy Document FY2011-2015: Or, complete the survey at: http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/section309 |
| Jun 2010 |
|
| A. |
Statewide
Pedestrian Master Plan Public Meeting on Tues., July 27th 5:30–7:30 pm;
War Memorial Convention Hall, Lihue. |
| B. |
Strawberry
Guava Bio-control – July 23rd deadline for public comments on the Draft
Environmental Assessment which is available at: www.strawberryguavabiocontrol.org |
| May 2010 |
|
| A. |
Handheld
Cell Phone Ban Takes Effect Sunday, May 23, 2010. |
| B. |
Free
Kama‘aina Tours of Coco Palms every Saturday. Call Hawai‘i Movie Tours
at 822-1192 for reservations. |
| C. |
Dogs on
The Path bill Signed by Mayor |
| Apr 2010 |
|
| A. |
Identification
of Kaua`i’s Important Agricultural Lands (IAL) Advisory Committee
meeting #4 (open to the public). Friday, April 30; 3-5 pm at the
Planning Commission meeting room. The agenda and materials are online
at: http://sites.google.com/site/kauaiial/
|
| Mar 2010 |
|
| A. |
Kaua`i
Chapter of the Hawai`i Farmer’s Union – contact Patti Valentine, Kaua`i
Chapter Director www.HawaiiFarmersUnion.org |
| B. |
Identification
of Kaua`i’s Important Agricultural Lands (IAL) Advisory Committee
meeting #4 (open to the public). Fri., April 30; 3-5pm at the Planning
Commission meeting room. The agenda and materials are online at: http://sites.google.com/site/kauaiial/ |
| Feb-2010 |
Meeting
cancelled due to tsunami warning |
| Jan-2010 |
|
| A. |
County
Council approves $150K for consultants Wilson Okamoto to finish the
Kapa`a-Wailua Development Plan Update. |
| B. |
Kaua`i
Energy Sustainability Plan – Review the Draft Plan online and submit
comments by February 16th at: http://www.kauainetwork.org/energysustainabilityplan.asp
|
| C. |
Identification
of Kaua`i’s Important Agricultural Lands Study - Feb. 19th, 3-5 pm
Advisory Committee meeting (open to the public). http://sites.google.com/site/kauaiial/ |
