Here is an update with great relevance to the Ilikai. The Department of Land and Natural Resources (DLNR) is moving ahead with their so-called Recreational Renaissance Plan B. This plan pertains to state parks, trails – and small boat harbors. The boat harbors include the Ala Wai Harbor in front of the Ilikai.
The saga with the DLNR’s Renaissance Plans has been going for some time now. Several of the Ilikai owners have been actively involved.
I am no expert in this particular issue and have not been following it closely. But below is the information I was provided to disseminate.
DLNR will hold public hearings for Hawaii Administrative Rule amendments related to the Recreational Renaissance Plan B. The public is invited to submit comments or attend a public hearing to provide testimony.
The proposed rule amendments will support the DLNR’s Recreational Renaissance Plan B, incl. re small boat harbors and other ocean recreation facilities. Additional information on the comprehensive Recreational Renaissance Plan B is on the DLNR website at www.hawaii.gov/dlnr/recreate. The hearings will begin with a brief presentation of the overall Recreational Renaissance Plan B, a short overview of the specific rule amendments, and then public testimony. Copies of the public notice and the draft rules are available at www.hawaii.gov/dlnr/rules.
You can sign up for Recreational Renaissance updates at www.hawaii.gov/dlnr/recreate/signup
The public hearing on Oahu will take place on Monday, November 9, 2009, at 6 PM, in Jefferson Elementary School Cafeteria, 324 Kapahulu Ave., Honolulu, HI 96815. (Please note the corrected date – Monday, November 9. I initially mistyped it.)
Submitting your comments
You can submit written testimony to DLNR via mail or e-mail. All comments must be post-marked or e-mailed by Thursday, November 19, 2009. Mail: Dept. of Land and Natural Resources, Attn: Recreational Renaissance Rules, P.O. Box 621, Honolulu, HI 96809.