Local developer Jeff Stone had planned to build two single-family homes at 1055 and 1057 Hao Street in the Aina Haina neighborhood. The Honolulu City Planning and Permitting Department has stated that the developer has met all requirements for obtaining building and grading permits. However, the Office of Hawaiian Affairs and the Aina Haina Community Association are now requesting that all development be halted until an archaeological survey is completed of the area. The OHA and the AHCA believe that there may be some sacred cultural sites on the property that should not be disturbed.
Fabrizio Medosi from Pacific Atelier International LLC, the architectural firm hired by Stone, noted that only the State Historic Preservation Division can recommend that the developer conduct a survey. Medosi added that they will not halt construction and that, “The work we’re doing right now is all permitted.” Director designate of the Department of Planning and Permitting, George Atta, added, “The site hasn’t been officially inventoried in the past. It wasn’t mapped. While (the State Historic Preservation Department) does not have the authority to issue a stop work order since this is a city permit, it is the official agency regarding historic sites and its request would be a good enough basis for the city to issue a stop work order.”
Source: Honolulu Star Advertiser, 3-4-2013, www.staradvertiser.com
Posted by Jeff Uyemura-Reyes, Broker-in-Charge, Realtor®
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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
