Resort Project Cut Down To Size, But Objections Remain

Developers of an oceanside resort and housing complex in Hawaii have significantly reduced their project's scope in an effort to win over wary neighbors and public officials. But the project is slated for a plot where "resorts" are prohibited.

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September 7, 2007, 8:00 AM PDT

By Nate Berg

"The project now calls for 400 hotel rooms instead of the previous 700, and 1,100 time-share units instead of the previous 1,800, he said."

"The size of a proposed marina has been reduced to 25 acres, down from the previous 45 acres. The marina would connect with the state's existing Honokohau small boat harbor."

"A large water feature with broad areas of water flowing downhill has been reduced 74 percent. Much of the area previously designated for the water feature will be developed as a parklike area instead."

"Planning Director Chris Yuen previously said he could not accept the project because he considers the plan to be a resort, which the county General Plan prohibits at this site."

"A spokesperson for the developers says the project is consistent with the current General Plan designation, which permits 'urban expansion.'"

FULL STORY: Kona developer downsizes project

Thursday, September 6, 2007 in Honolulu Star-Bulletin

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