SP26-416 Kaawanui Solar, LLC

On May 4, 2026, The County of Kauaʻi, Department of Planning transmitted the Special Permit Record to the Land Use Commission (“LUC”). Pursuant to HRS §205-6(e) and HAR §15-15-96(a) the 45-day deadline is June 18, 2026.

This matter was heard on May 13, 2026

If you would like to submit testimony on this matter, please fill out this form or email us at [email protected]

SP Application Transmittal Petitioner Filings Land Use Commission (LUC) Filings State Office of Planning & Sustainable Development (OPSD) Filings County of Kauaʻi Filings Public Comments LUC Notices and Orders

Special Permit Application Transmittal

The County of Kauaʻi, Department of Planning transmitted the Special Permit Record to the LUC (05/04/2026)

List of Exhibits

Exhibit 01Exhibit 02Exhibit 03Exhibit 04Exhibit 05;

Exhibit 06Exhibit 07Exhibit 08Exhibit 09Exhibit 10;

Exhibit 11Exhibit 12Exhibit 13Exhibit 14Exhibit 15;

Exhibit 16Exhibit 17Exhibit 18Exhibit 19Exhibit 20;

Exhibit 21Exhibit 22Exhibit 23Exhibit 24Exhibit 25;

Exhibit 26Exhibit 27Exhibit 28Exhibit 29Exhibit 30;

Exhibit 31Exhibit 32Exhibit 33Exhibit 34Exhibit 35;

Exhibit 36Exhibit 37Exhibit 38Exhibit 39Exhibit 40;

Exhibit 41

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County of Kauaʻi Planning Department
4444 Rice Street, Suite A473
Līhuʻe, HI 96766

Phone: (808) 241-4050
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Kaawanui Solar, LLC (“Petitioner” or “Applicant”)

 

No filings received at this time.

Land Use Commission, State of Hawaiʻi (“Commission” or “LUC”)

 

LUC’s Staff Report (05/06/2026)

 

Office of Planning and Sustainable Development, State of Hawaiʻi (“State” or “OPSD”)

 

OPSD’s Comments to Kaawanui Solar Application for a Special Permit (05/12/2026)

 

Planning Department, County of Kauaʻi  (“County” or “COK”)

 

SHPD Letter re Archeological Inventory Survey Report (05/13/2026)

 

Public Comments/Testimony

 

05/01/2026: (1) Kaua’i Community College, Applied Workforce Technology Division

05/07/2026: (1) HSEO

05/08/2026: (2) Ed Nakaya, William Haughey

05/11/2026: (1) Carrice Gardner

05/12/2026: (2) Hawaiʻi Agriculture Research Center, SOH Department of Agriculture & Biosecurity

05/13/2026: (1) SHPD

 

Agenda & Minutes

May 13, 2026: Agenda Minutes | Transcript | YouTube

 

Pursuant to HRS §205-6(e) and HAR §15-15-96(a): Within forty-five days after receipt of the complete record from the county planning commission, the land use commission shall act to approve, approve with modification, or deny the petition.