2022-10-20 Leeward Planning Commission Minutes

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The Commission took up this item at 10:18 a.m. Three individuals from the public provided testimony regarding this item. Action: It was moved by Commissioner Paishon-Duarte, and seconded by Commissioner Kanuha, to forward a favorable recommendation on Bill No. 194. A roll call vote was taken, and the motion carried with four ayes (Paishon-Duarte, Kanuha, DeFranco, and Vitousek), no noes, and two absent and excused (Dela Cruz and Knowles). This item ended at 11:33 a.m. [SEE HEARING TRANSCRIPT—EXHIBIT G] PLANNING DIRECTOR'S REPORT Report on Status of the Ali`i Corridor (Kahului- Keauhou Parkway) Project. At 11:33 a.m. Deputy Director Darrow reported the response that the Planning Director had received from the Department of Public Works as follows: • To start up the project again, it would require 1)re-evaluation of the Environmental Impact Statement, which has expired; 2)re-evaluation of the archaeological report; and 3) $200 million to $250 million for consultants and construction costs, which is approximately five times the original estimate of$50 million. Chairman Vitousek asked if there are any efforts to initiate federal highways funding. Deputy Director Darrow responded that he was not aware of such efforts but would inquire of the Department of Finance or Department of Public Works. In repose to Chairman Vitousek's further question, Deputy Director Darrow said that the project is a county corridor, that the County is acquiring the right-of-way through condemnation actions, and that there are still some portions that need to be acquired. Upon inquiry by Vice Chair DeFranco, he provided additional information as follows: • In 2005 the federal Environmental Impact Statement re-evaluation was completed, the archaeological report was finalized, and the construction plan was redesigned from four lanes to two lanes. The name was changed from Ali`i Highway to Ali`i Parkway to reflect the two travel lanes and wider walking and biking pathways. The project was bid out and awarded to Goodfellow Bros. and then stopped due to archaeological issues and public opposition to the project. Report on Special Management Area (SMA) determinations and minor permits issued by the Planning Director. At 11:37 a.m. Ms. Jackson noted that the latest logs had been sent to the Commissioners earlier this month. She offered to answer any questions regarding the logs. Chairman Vitousek asked about the property, TMK (3) 7-8-014:019, that one of the public testifiers, Simmy McMichael, had referred to earlier. He noted that he did not see the property 4 Leeward Planning Commission October 20,2022,Meeting Minutes