Kaū CDP Action Committee, January 27, 2026
Approves November 18, 2025 Meeting Minutes Approval, unanimous
How this board votes
The County Council approved 97% of 204 recorded land-use decisions this period. Most frequent dissent: James Hustace (18 of 37 recorded votes).
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See the full board record, member by memberWhat happened
The Kaū CDP Action Committee meeting focused on two major land use discussions: the Nature Conservancy's proposed acquisition of 1,916 acres of Olson Trust land near Kīlauea, and the Edmond C.
- Jurisdiction
- Hawaii County, HI
- Governing body
- Final authority
- Date
- January 27, 2026
- Decisions
- 4 zoning decisions
- Outcome
- Approved, unanimous
Projects in this meeting (1)
A project bundles every related decision, across hearingsPahala Center CDP Compliance Letter
Awaiting final voteMeeting Summary
The Kaū CDP Action Committee meeting focused on two major land use discussions: the Nature Conservancy's proposed acquisition of 1,916 acres of Olson Trust land near Kīlauea, and the Edmond C.
Key Decisions (4)
November 18, 2025 Meeting Minutes Approval
Nature Conservancy Presentation Request
Pahala Center CDP Compliance Letter
CDP Land Use Maps Review Continuation
Zoning Changes (1)
Development Activity (3)
Pahala Center
Commercial
Nature Conservancy Kīlauea Forest Acquisition
Other
Kamehameha Schools Property Grading
Other
Market Signals (5)
Commercial Demand
Pahala residents currently travel at least 33 miles to access…
Housing Demand
Committee member noted children leaving Kaū due to lack of…
Commercial Demand
Ohana Foods president reported two most frequent customer requests at…
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