Moloka'i Ranch Ltd. said it received and is reviewing about 125 written comments on its plan to develop luxury home lots at La'au Point. The company said it will respond to all the comments, which it will use to help it refine its plan.
"We may not be able to make all the changes being requested, but we will be doing our best," said John Sabas, Moloka'i Ranch community affairs general manager.
Moloka'i Ranch received the comments as part of a draft environmental impact statement process that invited public comments that were due Feb. 23.
Monthly Archives: March, 2007
Refuting the Myths: Hawaii Superferry facts add clarity to the murky debate
Posted in Maui news
Many people have asked that I provide a factual overview of the potential environmental impacts of the Hawaii Superferry, and the status of current legal challenges. I hope that the following facts - in response to a few well-intentioned and passionate, but misinformed letters, editorials and news reports – will be helpful to the discussion.
Maui Sierra Club criticizes La`au Point Development plan
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In a letter addressed to the Maui County Planning Dept. and Molokai Planning Commission, the Sierra Club Maui Group urged planning professionals to “seriously question” the conclusions of the Draft Environmental Impact Assessment for La`au Point and asked that the Sierra Club be considered as a consulting party on the matter.
Community Supported Energy Offers a Third Way
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Although we have the necessary resources and technology to meet most of our energy needs in the future with renewable energy, until fairly recently one key strategy has, for the most part, been overlooked in North America. This strategy involves the cooperative or collaborative installation and ownership of renewable energy projects at the local, community level.
Court Halt on GMO Alfalfa Shows USDA Failure
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A court decision overturning US government approval for a biotech alfalfa underscores complaints made for years that the USDA is failing to adequately oversee genetically altered crops, biotech crop critics said on Tuesday. Critics believe it sets a precedent that should prompt more stringent oversight of these controversial crops.
A&B files for new residential project in Kihei
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A&B Properties is proposing long-range residential development of 93 acres in North Kihei. A&B Vice President Grant Chun said A&B's petition for land reclassification from agricultural to urban is the "first step in a long process" toward development of nearly 68 acres of multifamily units, 25 acres of single-family residences and 1.4 acres of commercial space. The amount of acreage eyed for the project would be enough room for about 600 multifamily and single-family units, he said.
Wailuku stream water issue heading toward showdown
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About 30 people gathered at the Cameron Center to prepare for a hearing scheduled for April 26 on a petition to designate the surface waters of Na Wai Eha - the four major streams draining from the West Maui Mountains to Central Maui. Earthjustice, representing Hui O Na Wai Eha and Maui Tomorrow, has petitioned the State Commission on Water Resource Management to take control of surface water.
Honua’ula makes halting progress
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After more than six hours of discussion, Council Land Use Chairman Mike Molina put the Honua'ula project district on hold for three months, giving committee members until June 15 to prepare comments on conditions proposed by the planning staff and developer. Molina said that he expects the Land Use Committee to continue its review of the 670-acre residential development in late summer or early fall.