Meeting Intelligence Preview
Meeting Summary
The Housing and Land Use Committee discussed Resolution 25-230 to establish H3 and H4 zoning districts, which would allow continued transient vacation rental (TVR) uses for properties previously in A1 and A2 districts. No votes were taken as the committee deferred the item after extensive discussion of proposed amendments addressing sea level rise exposure, shoreline access, and coastal transition requirements.
Key Decisions (1)
Resolution 25-230: Establishment of H3 and H4 Zoning Districts
Committee deferred action on resolution to create H3 and H4 hotel zoning districts that would mirror A1 and A2 apartment district development standards while permitting TVR uses. The resolution was previously postponed at the December 2025 council meeting. Two amendments were discussed: one from Council Member Poulton addressing shoreline access and sea level rise liability, and one from Council Member Rollins Fernandez prohibiting shoreline armoring and requiring coastal transition planning.
Market Signals (3)
Housing Demand
Properties on the Minotaur list seeking H3/H4 zoning, like Maui Sands, face significant financial constraints including land lease payments of $1,268.97/month plus HOA fees, with leases expiring in 2037 making mortgage financing unavailable.
Infrastructure
West Maui leads the county in buildings located within coastal erosion hazard areas, with the county's 2025 hazard mitigation plan warning that coastal erosion leads to declining property values and impacts the tax base.
Sentiment
Planning Department expressed concerns about implementing proposed shoreline access parking requirements, noting difficulty with 'as available' language and recommending property owner involvement in determining public beach access provisions.