#Windward Planning Commission
Standing granted for 3rd petitioner opposed to controversial proposed Punalu‘u development
The owners association of Colony 1 at Sea Mountain, which had its petition for standing derailed earlier this year because of a technicality, now joins two other organizations that were granted standing in May, in contesting a special management area use permit application requested by Black Sand Beach LLC for the proposed Punalu‘u Village adjacent to the popular Ka‘ū black sand beach park that shares its name.
Update: Ka‘ū residents hold second sign waving opposing proposed Punalu‘u resort
A caravan is planned to get Ka‘ū residents to Hilo on Monday for the Windward Planning Commission’s special meeting.
Windward Planning Commission gives short-term rental bill ‘thumbs-down’
Windward Planning Commission Chairman Dennis Lin cited several serious reservations about the bill.
Hawai‘i County general plan in final recommended draft stages following months of community outreach
The General Plan holds significant importance for every resident of Hawaiʻi Island, as it establishes the vision, policies, and actions necessary to enhance the overall quality of life.
Windward Planning Commission hears hours of testimony opposing proposed Ka‘ū resort
People, young and old, near and far, traveled to Hilo, many missing a day of work or school, to voice their opposition at the meeting against Black Sand Beach LLC’s proposed residential and commercial development that would sprawl across 147 acres around Punalu‘u Beach Park.
Ka‘ū residents to rally in Hilo against permit approval of proposed Punalu‘u development
The developer, Black Sand Beach LLC, is requesting a Special Management Area permit during the Hawai‘i County Windward Planning Commission meeting this morning for the project, named Punalu‘u Village.
Proposed short-term rental rules on Big Island met with overwhelming opposition
More than 100 people submitted written testimony and dozens more turned out in person or via Zoom on Tuesday during a Hawai’i County Council committee meeting voicing concerns about a three-bill package aimed at ensuring all transient accommodation rentals on the island are operating safely, legally and under the same set of standards.
