01-30-2014, 05:23 AM
FYI: (*Snipped - More at link)
http://bigislandnow.com/2014/01/29/board...expansion/
Action last week by a state board could pave the way for a 26-acre expansion of recreational facilities in lower Puna.
Since 2008, the Department of Land and Natural Board has been trying to resolve an outstanding violation of rules relating to actions taken in areas designated for conservation by the state Land Use Commission.
Merril and Ida Smith own 36 acres along the shoreline at Pohoiki, adjacent to the Isaac Hale Beach Park. On the property is an old coffee mill that had been converted into a home.
Nearly six years ago, the DLNR’s Office of Conservation and Coastal Lands notified the couple that since the property lies in a Conservation District, the conversion required a permit.
At that time, Hilo businessman Ken Fujiyama, who described himself as a friend of the elderly couple, informed the state that he would be assisting them in obtaining the necessary approvals and would provide the OCCL with plans for the house.
However, the case apparently was placed on hold until July of last year when Fujiyama again contacted the state office about resolving the permit issue.
Thoughts on this? My only concern is Fujiyama in involved. JMO.
http://bigislandnow.com/2014/01/29/board...expansion/
Action last week by a state board could pave the way for a 26-acre expansion of recreational facilities in lower Puna.
Since 2008, the Department of Land and Natural Board has been trying to resolve an outstanding violation of rules relating to actions taken in areas designated for conservation by the state Land Use Commission.
Merril and Ida Smith own 36 acres along the shoreline at Pohoiki, adjacent to the Isaac Hale Beach Park. On the property is an old coffee mill that had been converted into a home.
Nearly six years ago, the DLNR’s Office of Conservation and Coastal Lands notified the couple that since the property lies in a Conservation District, the conversion required a permit.
At that time, Hilo businessman Ken Fujiyama, who described himself as a friend of the elderly couple, informed the state that he would be assisting them in obtaining the necessary approvals and would provide the OCCL with plans for the house.
However, the case apparently was placed on hold until July of last year when Fujiyama again contacted the state office about resolving the permit issue.
Thoughts on this? My only concern is Fujiyama in involved. JMO.