Puna CDP Action Committee, April 23, 2026
Approves Approval of February 26, 2026 draft minutes, unanimous
How this board votes
The County Council approved 94% of 306 recorded land-use decisions this period. Most frequent dissent: James Hustace (19 of 39 recorded votes).
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See the full board record, member by memberWhat happened
This Puna CDP Action Committee meeting was informational, with no land-use approvals voted; presentations covered the Kea'au Benioff Health Center, the PONC land-preservation program, and Puna road connectivity.
- Jurisdiction
- Hawaii County, HI
- Governing body
- Final authority
- Date
- April 23, 2026
- Decisions
- 4 zoning decisions
- Outcome
- Approved, unanimous
Meeting Summary
This Puna CDP Action Committee meeting was informational, with no land-use approvals voted; presentations covered the Kea'au Benioff Health Center, the PONC land-preservation program, and Puna road connectivity.
Key Decisions (4)
Approval of February 26, 2026 draft minutes
Kea'au Benioff Health Center presentation
PONC program presentation and Kumukahi acquisition update
Resident testimony on Ohana Foods grocery/gas station in HPP
Development Activity (4)
Kea'au Benioff Health Center (Kia Awa Plan)
Other
Kea'au regional services hub (fire station, police station, commercial center, transit hub)
Mixed-Use
Ohana Foods grocery store and gas station, HPP
Commercial
Puna Road Connectivity Project (Puhala Extension and connectors)
Infrastructure
Market Signals (5)
Housing Demand
Puna population is projected to grow 2-4% annually and is…
Infrastructure
Kea'au is designated in the Puna CDP as a primary…
Commercial Demand
WH Shipman is seeking a new development partner for a…
Who Spoke (14)
On the record: 2 commissioners, 2 staff members, the applicant, 2 witnesses, and 2 members of the public.
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