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Lānaʻi Planning Commission Meeting

September 17, 2025 · Maui, HI
Source: Meeting minutes 2025-09-17 (PDF, 61 pp)
Retrieved April 13, 2026 from www.mauicounty.gov ↗
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Attendees

✓ Reynold Gima (Chair)
✓ Nikki Alboro (Vice Chair)
✓ Erin Atacador (Commissioner)
✓ Michelle Fujie-Kaauamo (Commissioner)
✓ Lisa Grove (Commissioner)
✓ Kurt Wollenhaupt (Planner)
✓ Adrian Reifsnyder (Corporation Counsel)
✓ Danny Dias (Manager)
✓ Leilani Ramoran-Quemado (Staff)
✓ Diane Preza (Testifier)
✓ Keiki-Pua (Testifier)
✓ Kari Bogner (Testifier)
✓ Mr. Gima (Chair)
✓ Ms. Atacador (Commissioner)
✓ Ms. Grove (Commissioner)
✓ Ms. Fujie-Kaauamo (Commissioner)
✓ Ms. Alboro (Commissioner)
✓ Mr. Reifsnyder (Attorney)
✓ Mr. Dias (Planning Department)
✓ Butch Gima (Chair)
✓ Negus Manna (Commissioner)
✓ S. Rabaca (Commissioner)
✓ Nicole Alboro (Vice-Chair)
✓ Elisabeth Grove (Commissioner)
✓ Sandi Rabaca (Commissioner)
✓ Robin Liles (Planner)
✓ Adrian Pierce Reifsnyder (Deputy Corporation Counsel)
✓ Roxanne Morita (Executive Assistant)
✓ Present: 28/28

Decisions

#1

UNANIMOUS APPROVAL

#2

UNANIMOUS APPROVAL

#3

UNANIMOUS APPROVAL

#4

UNANIMOUS

#5

UNANIMOUS

Agenda Items

#1

Proposed amendment to Special Management Area rules

The proposed amendment would require the Commission to review and make final determinations on minor permits within the SMA.
#1

Proposed Rule Change for SMA Minor Permits

Discussion on whether the Commission should have final approval authority for SMA Minor Permits
#1

Formation of Temporary Investigative Group

The Commission formed a TIG to redefine proposed actions in Section 12-402-14 of the Special Management Area Minor Permit Procedures.
#2

Bill for Ordinance Amending Chapter 19.35

The Commission considered a proposed bill to increase the maximum gross covered floor area for accessory dwelling units.
#3

Bill for Ordinance Amending Chapter 19.36B

The Commission considered a proposed bill to require electric vehicle parking spaces in new constructions.
#1

Proposed bill related to electric vehicle parking

The Commission discussed a proposed bill related to electric vehicle parking and recommended denial of the bill.
#2

Director's report

The Director's report included a summary of completed Lānaʻi applications and highlights from the HCPO conference.
#3

Proposed meeting schedule for 2026

The Commission discussed and approved the proposed meeting schedule for 2026.

Public Comments

7 speakers
Diane Preza · Topic: Proposed amendment to Special Management Area rules

Expressed concerns about the potential impact of the amendment on community activities and events.

Keiki-Pua · Topic: Proposed amendment to Special Management Area rules

Provided information about the current process for reviewing and approving minor permits and expressed concerns about the potential impact of the amendment on community groups and events.

Kari Bogner · Topic: Proposed amendment to Special Management Area rules

Expressed concerns about the potential impact of the amendment on community activities and events, and suggested looking at other counties for examples of how to manage similar issues.

Keiki-Pua · Topic: Impact of proposed rule change on Pulama Lanai

Expressed concerns about the potential delays and implications of the proposed rule change

Keiki-Pua Dancil · Topic: Bill for Ordinance Amending Chapter 19.36B

Recommended that the Commission consider the Department's comments on the proposed bill.

Dr. Dancil · Topic: Proposed bill related to electric vehicle parking

Dr. Dancil testified on the proposed bill and discussed the potential impact on the Lānaʻi community.

Lisa Grove · Topic: Electric vehicle parking

Lisa Grove asked a question about the number of electric vehicles in Maui County being powered by clean energy.