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Excellent article on Turtle Bay Conservation

Lea Hong and Doug Cole wrote an excellent article for the Honolulu Star Advertiser, explaining the benefits of coastal conservation near the Turtle Bay Resort. Lea and Doug are directors of Trust for Public Land and North Shore Community Land Trust, respectively. 

The City's General Plan Being Updated

The Honolulu General Plan is being updated and the latest comment period ends April 15, 2013.  There will be at least one more round of public meetings on this important document that guides city decisions on all the city's functions such as development planning, city services, infrastructure needs and more.


Defend Oahu Coalition has on an online petition opposing the draft plan here.

The General Plan documents are here.  It is never too late to get informed and there is still a long process ahead before a new plan is adopted.

You can submit your General Plan comments with this email link.

Senate Resolutions on Turtle Bay Conservation Effort Scheduled for Hearing 

Resolutions SCR164 and SR121, passed out of the Senate and should be scheduled for hearing in the House within the next week. Check back for regular updates.

The developer is willing to negotiate with the state to see if a better future for the undeveloped shoreline can be secured.  These resolutions reaffirm the public's interest in finding an effective alternative to massive, unpopular development on the North Shore. 

More information is posted in News  - 4/15/13

Latest News on Turtle Bay Resort's DSEIS

Turtle Bay Resort is in the process of reviewing and responding to comments made on their Draft Supplemental EIS (DSEIS).  Keep the North Shore Country, several organizations and many concerned individuals uncovered serious flaws in the DSEIS. Those comments are posted in News.

                                

2010 - Hawaii Supreme Orders SEIS!

After four years, two lower court losses, and hundreds of thousands of dollars, WE WIN!

Keep the North Shore Country is very pleased the Hawaii Supreme Court, on April 8, 2010, ordered a Supplemental EIS for the Turtle Bay Resort Expansion Plan.  On July 20, 2010, the Court reaffirmed its decision.  We commend the Court for thoroughly reviewing the facts of the case and rendering a strong opinion on the need for an updated environmental review 25 years after the original report was completed in 1985.

We are very appreciative of the enormous support of residents on the North Shore, throughout the state of Hawaii and around the world who passionately cheered us on.  Everyone knew that this was the classic case where an SEIS should be required and the Court came down forcefully on the mistakes made by the Honolulu City & County Department of Planning and Permitting and the lower courts for their erroneous interpretation of the law.

Without the numerous donations, large and small, from concerned supporters, we would not have been able to mount this vigorous and ultimately successful campaign.  The cost of fighting city hall is staggering, but we were successful because of the stellar work by many people, not the least of whom are our attorneys.

Rory Wicks of Coast Law Group from California was masterful before the Supreme Court on December 17, 2009.  His preparation and knowledge of environmental law were amazing, convincing and undeniable.

Laura Moritz of Alston Hunt Floyd and Ing was steadfast as our lead attorney in Hawaii.  Laura worked this case from start to finish, through the setbacks, appeals and now, victory.

Bill Hunt at Alston Hunt Floyd and Ing provided experience and calm insight into the challenges we faced.

Robert Harris of Sierra Club, Hawaii Chapter, provided additional legal expertise and support when we needed it most.

Isaac Moriwake of EarthJustice prepared an extremely effective amicus brief for several groups who joined in support of the cause.  His observations made a positive impact on the result.

Marco Gonzales of Coast Law Group and all the other attorneys and staff at Alston Hunt Floyd and Ing were fantastic.

There are many others who helped in many ways, large and small, and they know who they are.  Organizations like  Defend Oahu Coalition, Surfrider Foundation and Surfrider Foundation, Oahu Chapter deserve special thanks.

To everyone who believed in us and to everyone who helped make it happen, MAHALO!

 

 Will you help us with a tax-deductible donation today?  We still need your help.


 
Legal Documents
 
Hawaii Supreme Court
KRC Reply to Answer - May 17, 2010
Motion to Reconsider - April 19, 2010
Opinion - April 8, 2010
 
 
  Intermediate Court of Appeals

ICA Ruling - May 22, 2009
ICA Dissenting Opinion
Opening Brief

Answering Brief - City
Answering Brief - Kuilima

Reply Brief 1
Reply Brief 2
Denial of Motion to Postpone
Amicus Curiae from Conservation Council for Hawaii

Circuit Court

First Amended Complaint   Part Two
Kuilima's 1st Motion for Summary Judgment - Statute of Limitations
    City Joinder                Our Reply               KRC Reply
Kuilima's 2nd Motion for Summary Judgment - NonDiscretionary Actions
    City No Position         Our Reply   Pt 2     KRC Reply
Kuilima's 3rd Motion for Summary Judgment - Burden of Proof
    City Joinder                Our Reply               KRC Reply
Kuilima's Motion for Judgment on the Pleadings
    City Joinder                Our Reply               KRC Reply
Kuilima's Motion for Protective Order
    City Joinder                Our Reply               KRC Reply
Our Motion for Summary Judgment
    KRC Reply                 City Reply              Our Reply
Transcript of November 13, 2006 Hearing
Declaratory Judgment - December 5, 2006
Final Judgement - December 15, 2006

News about the ICA Oral Arguments

Honolulu Star Bulletin
Honolulu Advertiser
KHON-2
KITV-4
CNN
Listen to the Oral Arguments from April 9, 2008
(Large MP3 file)


Related News, Projects and Efforts

Governor's Task Force


The Governor has put together an impressive task force to determine how best to proceed. 
Click here for the latest Task Force News.
Get on the distribution list for updates at TurtleBayAWG@gmail.com.

Ko`olauloa-North Shore Alliance

A network of 26 supporting organizations joined together to support the Turtle Bay Initiative.
   Go to the Alliance website



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Keep the North Shore Country, along with Sierra Club, Hawaii Chapter, won a legal challenge in the Hawaii Supreme Court that forced the City and County of Honolulu Department of Planning and Permitting to require a Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement for the proposed Turtle Bay Resort Expansion.  The underlying Environmental Impact Statement was completed in 1985 and the developer now wants to proceed with a project that was approved in 1986.  Read the News section of this website for details.