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.
On June 17, 2026 the Land Use Commission issued its Decision and Order.
LUC DECISION & ORDER (06/17/2026)
Findings of Fact, Conclusions of Law, and Decision and Order; and Certificate of Service
Agenda & Minutes
May 13, 2026: Agenda | Minutes | Transcript | YouTube
Special Permit Application Transmittal
The County of Kauaʻi, Department of Planning transmitted the Special Permit Record to the LUC (05/04/2026)
Kaawanui Solar, LLC (“Petitioner” or “Applicant”)
Exhibit 01; Exhibit 02; Exhibit 03; Exhibit 04; Exhibit 05;
Exhibit 06; Exhibit 07; Exhibit 08; Exhibit 09; Exhibit 10;
Exhibit 11; Exhibit 12; Exhibit 13; Exhibit 14; Exhibit 15;
Exhibit 16; Exhibit 17; Exhibit 18; Exhibit 19; Exhibit 20;
Exhibit 21; Exhibit 22; Exhibit 23; Exhibit 24; Exhibit 25;
Exhibit 26; Exhibit 27; Exhibit 28; Exhibit 29; Exhibit 30;
Exhibit 31; Exhibit 32; Exhibit 33; Exhibit 34; Exhibit 35;
Exhibit 36; Exhibit 37; Exhibit 38; Exhibit 39; Exhibit 40;
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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
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.
