tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7875069982976812251.post6665890533586008052..comments2023-10-17T04:51:08.765-10:00Comments on KauaiEclectic: Musings: Throwing in the TowelJoan Conrowhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00172330100788007499noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7875069982976812251.post-33060512694948230972012-03-13T11:11:03.568-10:002012-03-13T11:11:03.568-10:00I've met many mainlanders that tell me they...I've met many mainlanders that tell me they've visited Kauai. Every one of them shares their stories with a sublime smile. Seems to me that a Kauai resort can "make a difference".Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04387735600809559417noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7875069982976812251.post-80888559605625796632012-03-13T06:06:47.455-10:002012-03-13T06:06:47.455-10:00The sloth video is adorable and heart warming. Tha...The sloth video is adorable and heart warming. Thank you for sharing.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7875069982976812251.post-16609267619440314512012-03-13T00:40:09.091-10:002012-03-13T00:40:09.091-10:00Can't recognize tit for tat hyperbole, eh?Can't recognize tit for tat hyperbole, eh?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7875069982976812251.post-77291867664956701062012-03-12T21:52:27.462-10:002012-03-12T21:52:27.462-10:002000 Comprehensive Plan.
Do you understand?
Th...2000 Comprehensive Plan. <br /><br />Do you understand? <br /><br />There was NO 5, 10, or even 20 year updates. Never.<br /><br /> how much money has been allotted or spent on community development plans. With two produced in the last 20 years, I say you get what you deserve.<br /><br />Oh and if they are not referenced or reviewed by the permitting department, they don't count. <br /><br />Pathetic.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7875069982976812251.post-29425314479616722812012-03-12T21:41:32.427-10:002012-03-12T21:41:32.427-10:00Permitting payment department.Permitting payment department.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7875069982976812251.post-19320886345704390572012-03-12T21:34:23.062-10:002012-03-12T21:34:23.062-10:00I'm going to call BS on this one.
Waterhouse...I'm going to call BS on this one. <br /><br />Waterhouse Trust manages Kipu Kai (notably filmed in that Oscar movie, Descendants) does not have a freeway over Haupu. Mountain range.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7875069982976812251.post-34171380685434547822012-03-12T21:28:56.231-10:002012-03-12T21:28:56.231-10:00If you really cared, you can look up the cases, lo...If you really cared, you can look up the cases, long story short - <br /><br />if you cannot build a HOUSE on your property YOU HAVE NOT lost all viable economic use of your property. <br /><br />Cracking look it up!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7875069982976812251.post-54745181554627573082012-03-12T18:06:09.928-10:002012-03-12T18:06:09.928-10:00Can't imagine their newly redone golf course d...Can't imagine their newly redone golf course didn't just get trashed in the rain, anyone seen it?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7875069982976812251.post-84538694131661134212012-03-12T17:52:56.001-10:002012-03-12T17:52:56.001-10:00This is America and property owners have the right...This is America and property owners have the right to an economically viable use of their property. What is economically viable to a business entity with access to $$$ and the rest of us is debated daily in courts throughout the good ol' USA.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7875069982976812251.post-7135131631984352012012-03-12T17:37:03.210-10:002012-03-12T17:37:03.210-10:00There are no homes in Kalalau because it's a S...There are no homes in Kalalau because it's a State park. If it was privately owned there would be a four lane road leading to a 2500 unit subdivision filled with transplants bitching about how nice it was when they first moved here.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7875069982976812251.post-60619956255923181172012-03-12T15:25:49.728-10:002012-03-12T15:25:49.728-10:00I tell people wanting to visit Kaua'i to get u...I tell people wanting to visit Kaua'i to get used to seeing a lot of green. Now I know the only green worth anything is MONEY! Who woulda thunk it?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7875069982976812251.post-4518421460456760032012-03-12T15:03:38.530-10:002012-03-12T15:03:38.530-10:00Don't let the developer off so easy. Who do yo...Don't let the developer off so easy. Who do you think spends $ and time lobbying govt and planners for that zoning? THE DEVELOPER! Who is doing the dirty deed? THE DEVELOPER!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7875069982976812251.post-60197016212579677082012-03-12T14:56:46.494-10:002012-03-12T14:56:46.494-10:00I really respect Jeremy's candid post.
I am n...I really respect Jeremy's candid post.<br /><br />I am not a big government guy. But land management and zoning is one area that government can work. Unless caps are put on density, this is just going to happen until the resources run dry. Why do you think there are no homes on Kalalau? Because development is forbidden by law. <br /><br />Dont hate the developer, hate the zoning department that approved absurd density in such an unsuitable area.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7875069982976812251.post-76006508364615266592012-03-12T14:28:58.057-10:002012-03-12T14:28:58.057-10:00Those developers, including the Montage, all met w...Those developers, including the Montage, all met with planning officials, these numbers were INCLUDED in the TAU counts. <br /><br />Don't worry they don't count toward the total number, they were already counted.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7875069982976812251.post-81351229914850019452012-03-12T13:00:57.752-10:002012-03-12T13:00:57.752-10:00I hope you appreciate my honesty…
As someone who ...I hope you appreciate my honesty…<br /><br />As someone who owns a second home/condo in Princeville, (and as hypocritical as this may sound), I agree with you. There is no need or space for another 400 homes in Princeville, especially another mega-resort close to St. Regis.<br /><br />It would significantly change the face of the North Shore of the Garden Island.<br /><br />I am aware of animosity towards me as a mainlander who owns a second home in Princeville, but I think I speak for most haoles when I say that we mean/meant no harm.<br /><br />I have since I was a little boy wanted to retire and own a home in Hawaii. Although I am far from rich, I had the opportunity to do so, so I took it. <br /><br />After becoming obsessed with the island, I have read, but never personally experienced the tension between mainlanders and native Kauaiians. I feel the tension on this blog. However, it does not stop me from how I feel about the island.<br /><br />I have, and have always had, a great deal of love for everything Hawaiian. I am not trying to rape the land; I am just trying to be at one with Kauai. I am just preparing for my golden years.<br /><br />Unfortunately, as with many other islands across the world, the super wealthy are taking over. The islands all over the world, generally do not lead the world in industry, education, technology, finances, etc. Therefore, all they have to offer is tourism (modest by comparison to other industries), which brings the super wealthy and their money to the island. Kauai cannot compete with the super rich. <br /><br />It is only going to get worse. Home values are only going to get higher and Hawaiians will not be able to afford it, unless they go to the mainland "to get similar educations and make the same money" to come back and compete.<br /><br />This group (mentioned in the article) bought the land years ago with this exact plan in mind. They did not buy the land to let it sit and just be green. They bought it to make more green...and they will because of Haoles similar to me who have a dream and mean no harm.<br /><br />JeremyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7875069982976812251.post-3878974707841510162012-03-12T11:59:14.338-10:002012-03-12T11:59:14.338-10:00The corruption in Costa Rica at every level of soc...The corruption in Costa Rica at every level of society makes the Garden Isle look like a utopian paradise. Kauai is not perfect but it is way better than most. Just glad I dont live in Princeville! YikesAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7875069982976812251.post-69092376845149633712012-03-12T11:47:39.240-10:002012-03-12T11:47:39.240-10:00"My cousin sells is a realtor in Costa Rica&q..."My cousin sells is a realtor in Costa Rica"<br /><br />another exploiterAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7875069982976812251.post-36239957604340422662012-03-12T11:42:54.718-10:002012-03-12T11:42:54.718-10:00Lihue San Jose San Francisco, Houston
LIH 1:28p...Lihue San Jose San Francisco, Houston<br />LIH 1:28pm SJO 11:50am +1 day 2 Stops 18h 22m<br />UNITED 351<br />UNITED 1733<br />UNITED 1096<br /><br />Show Flight Details<br />Seat Preview<br />Baggage Fee Information<br />$651<br />per person<br />includes taxes & fees<br />SELECT<br /><br /><br />My cousin sells is a realtor in Costa Rica so he could hook you up with digs.<br /><br />Bon Voyage!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7875069982976812251.post-3013924137598495212012-03-12T11:18:05.402-10:002012-03-12T11:18:05.402-10:00All of this really wants to make me puke. Did you...All of this really wants to make me puke. Did you see that SB2341 & SB2350 (related to TVR's on Ag land) have already passed the Senate (gee, thanks for betraying us again, Mr. Kouchi.) <br /><br />Soon, the North Shore will be choked. Ke'e Beach is already choked with cars. Imagine even more.<br /><br />All of these developers just want to cash in on working people's backs.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com