Hāmākua CDP Action Committee, February 4, 2026
Approves Letters of support for PONC nominations (Haina Makai and Ka'awali'i Gulch), unanimous
How this board votes
The County Council approved 94% of 440 recorded land-use decisions this period. Most frequent dissent: James Hustace (21 of 46 recorded votes).
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See the full board record, member by memberWhat happened
The Hāmākua CDP Action Committee (an advisory body, not an approving authority) took no zoning approvals but voted unanimously to send several advisory letters.
- Jurisdiction
- Hawaii County, HI
- Governing body
- Final authority
- Date
- February 4, 2026
- Decisions
- 5 zoning decisions
- Outcome
- Approved, unanimous
Free sample: decision 1 of 5
Hawaii DOT update on Route 19 roadway dips and Hakalau Bridge repairs
Informational update only, no vote. DOT (Clifford Corpus, Rob Lee) reported repairing road dips on Route 19 from mile marker 4 to 15 (about eight locations) under a December 15 emergency proclamation, with permanent geotechnical repairs needed at mile marker 4 (Hilo scenic point) and 14.8. Geolabs (Oahu) hired for geotechnical evaluation (4-6 months). Hakalau Bridge rehabilitation estimated at $56 million with construction date of fall 2027; Koli Koli Bridge new structure with pedestrian access, latest summer 2027.
The other decisions are listed below by title. The full write-up, verbatim conditions, and the audio at each vote are in Pro.
Meeting Summary
The Hāmākua CDP Action Committee (an advisory body, not an approving authority) took no zoning approvals but voted unanimously to send several advisory letters.
Key Decisions (5)
Hawaii DOT update on Route 19 roadway dips and Hakalau Bridge repairs
Letter requesting review of special permit process
Letter of appreciation for Kawainui Makai acquisition
Letters of support for PONC nominations (Haina Makai and Ka'awali'i Gulch)
Ninole Community Hub conceptual presentation (TMK 3-2-003-006)
Development Activity (4)
Hakalau Bridge rehabilitation
Infrastructure
Koli Koli Bridge replacement
Infrastructure
Route 19 roadway dip repairs (Hamakua Coast)
Infrastructure
Ninole Community Hub
Commercial
Market Signals (4)
Infrastructure
Chronic roadway instability on Route 19 (Hamakua Coast) with recurring…
Commercial Demand
A conceptual Ninole Community Hub seeks a General Plan amendment…
Sentiment
Strong community and committee resistance to large out-of-state landowners obtaining…
Commercial Demand
One of the largest private landowners (Andrew Tepper, ~15,000+ acres)…
Who Spoke (15)
On the record: the chair, a commissioner, 4 board members, a staff member, the applicant, 2 witnesses, and 2 members of the public.
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