In 1986, the state of Hawaii's Land Use Commission gave their approval allowing Turtle Bay Resort to expand. Over the last 27-years, Turtle Bay Resort had not decided to follow through with their expansion plans, but in recent years have begun to move in that direction. The Defend Oahu Coalition is fighting against the Turtle Bay Resort, and has filed a motion with the Land Use Commission to repeal their 1986 decision. The group contends that 236 acres of Turtle Bay Resort's 880 acre property should revert back to agricultural use. Tim Vandeveer, the spokesman for the Defend Oahu Coalition stated, "Promises have been broken. We believe that the law matters and feel that the commission has a mandate and an obligation to require that developers make good on promises to our state and community in exchange for zoning modifications." The Defend Oahu Coalition also contends that the expansion project of the Turtle Bay Resort that was being proposed in 1986 is completely different to the one being presented now, and as a result should be voided.
Replay Resorts Inc, which owns the Turtle Bay Resort, is still working on their environmental impact survey and their project proposal. Tentative plans called for building 750 residences and 625 additional hotel units on the property. The project would be done in phases over the next 10 years and would cost approximately $770 million. Vice president of Replay Resorts Inc., Scott McCormack, stated, "In response to community input and concerns, we have provided a balanced and reasonable plan. We will continue to work through the process with integrity."
Source: Honolulu Star Advertiser, 6-19-2013, www.staradvertiser.com
Posted by Jeff Uyemura-Reyes, Broker-in-Charge, REALTOR®
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