City Seeks Expansion/Extension of Waimanalo Gulch; Motion to Intervene Due April 17; Planning Commission Hearing May 6

The City has applied for a Special Use Permit (SUP-2 (RY)), for a 92.5 acre expansion/15 year extension for the Waimanalo Gulch landfill. Current zoning for the land in question is AG-2 (General Agricultural District). To view the notice of the City's application, click here.

The deadline to file a Motion to Intervene is April 17, 2009.

Further, the Planning Commission's hearing on this matter is on May 6, 2009, 1:30 pm, at the City Council Mtg Rm, 2nd floor, 530 S King St.

The Office of Planning previously issued a position statement in opposition to the City's proposed District Boundary Amendment for Waimanalo Gulch. The statement expressed many reasons why they were opposed, including concerns regarding asbestos and mercury, at Waimanalo Gulch. To view the Office of Planning's statement, click here.

For more information, call the Planning Commission at 768-8007.