The state Office of Planning filed a motion in support of the motion filed by South Maui Citizens for Responsible Growth, Maui Tomorrow, and Daniel Kanahele challenging the legality of the Pi’ilani Promenade outlet and retail centers. The office of Planning’s Motion concluded that there is suffiecient basis to conclude that the Pi’ilani Promenade shopping center is not in...
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KCA panel members voice procedural, traffic and safety concerns regarding mall projects in South Maui. “… the end of Kihei as we know it.” June 28, 2012 Tom Blackburn-Rodriguez , The Maui Weekly To some, it’s an opportunity to shop on Maui without having to fly to O’ahu to get those outlet mall Christmas-present prices. For others, such as Mark Hyde, president of South Maui Citizens...
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For Immediate Release: Maui Tomorrow Foundation, Inc., South Maui Citizens for Responsible Growth, and Kihei resident Daniel Kanahele have filed motions before the State Land Use Commission and Maui County Board of Variance and Appeals regarding a large land parcel at the intersection of Pi’ilani Highway and Kaonoulu Street in Kihei. This legal action follows recent plans by Eclipse Development...
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Kihei Community Association planning discussion shifts to controversial Kihei mall. “Whether we like it or not, they have legal entitlements to develop it.” April 26, 2012 Tom Blackburn-Rodriguez , The Maui Weekly The community maps were on the wall. Audience surveys were handed out. Environmental advocates were prepared to speak and answer questions. Everything was set for an educational panel...
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UPDATE: KCA Questioned Necessity, Transparency of Project for Eight Years 7/8/20 STIPULATION AGREEMENT SEE: Click to access A94-706-JUL-7-2020-Stip-Order.pdf Before hearing began, an agreement settlement was reached . 7/4/20 #kihei #saynotomegamall #overdevelopment WHAT EVER HAPPENED TO THE MEGA MALL? “They Stopped That A Long Time Ago. Right?” WRONG!! No, it...
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UPDATE 10/10/17 THE FOLLOWING PRESS RELEASE WAS ISSUED BY MECO TODAY REGARDING CONSTRUCTION OF THE SUBSTATION IN NORTH KIHEI CONTACT: Shayna Decker, 808-871-2339 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE shayna.decker@mauielectric.com Maui Electric to start construction of new Ka‘ono‘ulu Substation KAHULUI, Oct. 10, 2017 – Maui Electric Company will begin construction this month of the Ka‘ono‘ulu Substation...
Read MoreUPDATE: Agenda confirms location stated originally (see below) at 2780 Keka’a Drive Lahaina on 8/24/12 at 9:00 AM ACTION A94-706 Ka’ono’ulu Ranch (Maui) To consider the Motion for a Hearing, issuance of Order to Show Cause, and Other Relief filed As KCA has been deluged with requests and inquiries for information on the Hawaii State Land Use Commission hearing concerning...
Read MoreUPDATE: 7/27/12 County board says it lacks jurisdiction in Kihei mall case July 27, 2012 The Maui News WAILUKU — The county Board of Variances & Appeals this morning granted a county motion to dismiss an appeal regarding the issuance of permits for two planned Kihei shopping centers, often referred to by critics as the Kihei “mega-malls.” The board unanimously granted the...
Read MoreIt seems the one undeniable aspect of these proposed malls in No Kihei remains they are controversial and subject of much discussion and comments. Maui News, http://mauinews.com/page/polls.detail/id/257/Maui-Outlets-and-the-Piilani-Promenade-are-under-construction-in-Kihei–Do-you-.html and Maui Weekly http://www.mauiweekly.com/page/polls.detail/id/15/ are conducting polls. Have you...
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by Anthony Pignataro NO OUTLET! Every now and then, I get reminded of the cold fact that in the United States of America, those in positions of power (elected officials, industrialists, land developers, etc.) see us normal people as nothing more than “consumers.” That’s all we are to them: drones who spend their lives buying ever-more sophisticated goods and services. Our...
Read MoreThis morning (6/6/13) KCA observed some activity on the north side of Pi’ilkea makai of Liloa in the proposed future home of the Krausz Companies Downtown Kihei project. Much of the South Maui community attention is focused on this project, since the Pi’ilani Promenade, AKA Mega Mall, seemingly is going through vast revamping plans. KCA continues to keep monitoring these and other...
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Community meeting Tuesday evening, 1/19/2021 Our next Kihei Community Association (KCA) virtual general membership meeting commences at 6:30 pm. The meeting will concentrate on the State Land Use Commission (LUC), which is composed of nine appointed statewide volunteers who make legally binding decisions concerning, as the name indicates, what type of development can occur on...
Read MoreUPDATE 12/7/20 Higher and higher (equipment) 12/4/20 #Kihei Over three years ago our electric utility company, MECO (now HECO) began construction for a substation on a small segment of land mauka of Pi’ilani Highway between Ohukai and Kaonoulu, on the north east border of what has become known as Mega Mall lands. SEE: https://gokihei.org/?s=meco+substation....
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“If you chose not to decide, you still have made a choice,” Getty Lee of Rush in Free Will. 2/21/19 #kihei #luc #megamall Yesterday at 1:00 pm at the Alexa Higashi Meeting Room at the MACC, the State Land Use Commission (LUC) commenced their umpteenth meeting on the matter since the LUC allowed then owner Kaonoulu Ranch the use change from agriculture to a plan to establish a...
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PUBLIC MEETING REGARDING SAFE PEDESTRIAN ACCESS UNDER HIGHWAY FOR NEW HIGH SCHOOL, FEBRUARY 20TH 2/19/19 UPDATE. Meetings commence at 1:00 PM Wednesday at the MACC on the MegaMall, and at 6:00 PM at R & T Park Malcolm Center on the safe crossing to the new high school. 2/15/19 UPDATE Yes we are aware that Jonathan is currently the chair. Our file picture shown here was...
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11/21/18 #kihei For those who were present at St Teresa’s for this final meeting of the year, most would agree it was certainly educational, even though we did make some last minute adjustments. While some segments did go according to the original plan with the presentation by Department of Education Complex Area Superintendent Kathleen Dimono, coordinated with updates from Zack...
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9/13/18 #Kihei So why are we reporting about the 9/13/18 State Land Use Commission’s (LUC) hearing on land in Waiehu? It is not the location, but the action the LUC took regarding the land. Eleven years ago, the use of a 116-acre Waiehu property had been approved to have its classification changed from agriculture to urban for a proposed development. The development did not...
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9/10/18 #kihei Nearing the conclusion of her two-year term as our resident County Council member, Kelly King has faithfully met with the KCA board at our office each quarter to offer an update and answer all questions. So here she was again at 10:00 AM with her EA Kate, today responding to queries about truly affordable housing for South Maui, specifically two 100% affordable rentals: Kaiwahine...
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Still three to five years before moving into affordable homes 8/15/18 #kihei This afternoon our Design Review Committee chair Randy Wagner brought the meeting to order at 2:00 PM to hear the latest update on the South Kihei Honua’ula (formerly named Wailea 670 although it is not in Wailea) proposed project. KCA business member Munikeyo Hiraga, (MH), represented by Gwen Hiraga and...
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NOTE: There will be a correction of the last sentence in this article Ocean quality and ‘megamall’ site discussed S. Maui House hopefuls give views on visitor industry LOCAL NEWSJUL 19, 2018 COLLEEN UECHI Staff Writer cuechi@mauinews.com Candidates for the state House District 11 seat that covers South Maui answer questions during the forum. Pictured from left to right are Democrats Lee Myrick...
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