Pierre Omidyar, the founder eBay, currently owns a large property on the northeast side of Hanalei Bay on the island Kauai. Omidyar and his development team, Ohana Real Estate Investors, are hoping to convert 63.6 acres of the property into a new development called Hanalei Plantation Resort. The plan calls for building a total of 34 single-family vacation houses and an additional 86 single-story bungalow hotel units. The developer would also build a spa facility, wellness center, meeting rooms, and dining and beach facilities for their residents’ use.
However, the proposed project has already received serious opposition from Kauai residents, who are concerned that the project would ruin the view from Hanalei Bay and transform the natural beauty of the area. Nearly 5,000 residents have signed a petition to preserve Hanalei Ridge. The opposition group is proposing to have Omidyar and his developers set aside a section of his land to become conservation land. They have also requested that 25 out of the 34 proposed houses be relocated so as to not obstruct the view plane.
If you would like to find out additional information about the project, please go to www.hanalei-plantation.com or www.savehanaleiriverridge.com
Source: Honolulu Star Advertiser, 11-13-2012, www.staradvertiser.com
Posted by Jeff Uyemura-Reyes, Broker-in-Charge, Realtor®
Global Executive Realty, LLC
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Posted by Jeff Uyemura-Reyes, Broker-in-Charge, Realtor®
Global Executive Realty, LLC
www.myhawaiihomesearch.com
www.myhawaiicondo.com
www.myhawaiidreamhome.com
