Published in The Maui News Dec. 29, 2013 By ROBERT CARROLL, for The Maui News As we reach the midway point of the 2013-2015 term, now is an appropriate time to review the County Council’s activities over the last year and preview some of what’s ahead. On Dec. 20, the council unanimously authorized the purchase […]
The Land Use Committee Wednesday recommended adoption of a resolution, 5-0, to send to the Maui Planning Commission a bill relating to protection of trees within historic districts. A copy of the resolution, which attaches the original bill proposed by Council Vice-Chair Robert Carroll, who also chairs the committee, can be found here: http://www.mauicounty.gov/ArchiveCenter/ViewFile/Item/18476 The […]
Published in The Maui News Nov. 4, 2013 By ROBERT CARROLL , for The Maui News The County Council’s Land Use Committee has recommended passage of bills approving a zoning change and community plan amendment to facilitate development of the long-awaited Kihei high school on 77 acres fronting Piilani Highway. By resolution on April 5, […]
WAILUKU, Maui, Hawaii – After nearly five hours of deliberations yesterday, the Council’s Land Use Committee recommended, by a vote of 7-0, adoption of a proposed resolution approving with modifications a ”fast track” affordable housing application for Waikapu Gardens, Phase II. The committee had a previous site inspection and meeting on Sept. 4. If approved […]
Published in The Maui News May 26, 2013 By ROBERT CARROLL , for The Maui News I have introduced a trio of bills that would enhance tree protection throughout the County by setting standards for tree installation, replacement and removal. The centerpiece of this package of legislation can be called the Tree Protection Bill. This […]
Published in The Maui News May 26, 2013 By ROBERT CARROLL , for The Maui News A recent case study illustrates what the Land Use Committee does. A homeowner in Waiehu wanted to convert part of his home into a real estate office. So, he worked with a planner from the Planning Department, who determined […]
For immediate release: August 29, 2013 Press Release by: Councilmember Robert Carroll, Chair Council Committee to Consider Waikapu Gardens, Phase II, Affordable Housing Project WAILUKU, Maui, Hawaii — On Wednesday, September 4, the Council’s Land Use Committee will consider the Waikapu Gardens, Phase II, affordable housing project, proposed for development on 10.5 acres on East […]
