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Bullwinkle, You always get the news before anyone else!
This is HUGE! And it's pretty unbelievable that anyone would start a development this big right now. But maybe by the time they plan to start the recession will be Pau.
I guess it's no matter to Nani Kahuku Aina LLC though.
They got pockets deeper than the geo-thermal plant...
I don't see why anyone would oppose it in these economic times.
I see Jobs, Jobs, and more Jobs.
What's the vog like in that area?
I would think it's not too good...
The last time I was in Kau I noticed volcanic dust on everything.
Cars, plants, it was everywhere.
One Thing I can always be sure of is that things will never go as expected.
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The Kau Shorline developement.
This is an issue that has been on the burner a few times now if not more since the conception of all the upper subdivisions.
It started with the entire development of HOVE, HOVR and the northwesterly mini developments (Kula Kai,Kona Gardens,Kahuku country etc.) Orginally owned by an oil company, there were plans to build the entire lower portion of the original tract also. All that fell through when they were asked to come up with the impact studies (this was many years ago too!). It happend again just a few years ago with another company who purchased the lower 3600 acre or so parcel.
Now we've a different scenario in the aspect of water that has been recently tapped via the water well project in "Ocean View".
Will this plan go through? I don't know, but I know I have a front row seat on this one down in KKVE. I'm not holding my breath but it would be nice and if the VOG went away it would be even nicer.
E ho'a'o no i pau kuhihewa.
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"What's the vog like in that area?
I would think it's not too good...
The last time I was in Kau I noticed volcanic dust on everything.
Cars, plants, it was everywhere."
Agreed ... that was my first thought also the EIS esier to beat then the vog in my estimation ....
On the other hand looking at what the developers paid for the lot. I think they are working on good margins and have some "room" to pay for the studies.
Even though the EIR's are restrictive and tough... they are building ocean view high rises in west Maui.. There is one going in right next to the aston papakea / the pink mariot... a huge mega ocean front time share resort. They are leaving us a three foot strip for coastal access where there once was a nice little beach
makes me think they can get this done being they have the cash
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Yeah, the reviews can be a big issue, but not that bad (in the grand scheme of things) if they keep major projects out of the water or SMA. If they divide the entire project into phases, initially they would be addressing the total project concept, but not have to deal with every aspect until they finalize that portion of the project. Now one thing I did find is they have applied for federal money to develop a program for the identification and protection of any endangered or threatened species. So they are aware of potential issues down the road and are addressing it now before spending money on designs. Most likely they will incorporate any protected areas into the entire design concept.
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Sheez... I've hiked about that parcel several times down to the ocean about 3 miles between it and the Ranchos, etc. If there's any endangered or threatened species down there, I'd be amazed. It's lava as far as the eye can see with a sparse amount of VOG tortured Ohia, crevice clinging ferns and grasses with wild goats that have made some very unsanitary heavy fecal/urine areas about some of the tube entries (The smell of urine is overwhelming in such areas). There are also a few doves that hang out in some of the ravine walls to rest while flying over the area. I haven’t even seen insects down there, not even ants and I was purposely looking for any signs life in the area. It’s pretty much a barren waste land with awesome ocean views.
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The endangered hawksbill turtles that nest at Pohue Bay and some neighboring areas are the main concern, although botanical studies could turn up some rare plants.
Hoary bats and Hawaiian hawks (iÔo), both endangered species, also probably fly over the area, although there doesn't seem to be much in the way there of habitation sites. Some sea birds like the endangered Hawaiian petrel and threatened Newell's shearwater probably fly over the area during nesting season, which could be a concern for structures and lighting.
There could also be issues with endangered or threatened species in anchialine ponds, if any are present.
