What's Being Discussed

Honoipu Hideaway land boundary case (North Kohala, Hawaiʻi Island): The Commission will revisit a previously decided case that was sent back by the Hawaiʻi Supreme Court. The case involves a roughly 17.5-acre property at 56-102 Old Coast Guard Road and asks the Commission to clarify which land use district boundary applies to that parcel. The Supreme Court had thrown out the Commission's earlier ruling and ordered a new hearing.
Approval of meeting minutes from the May 13 and May 14, 2026 meetings.
Election of Commission officers for the upcoming fiscal year (July 2026 – June 2027).
Performance evaluation process for the Commission's Executive Officer for the past fiscal year.
Tentative meeting schedule for upcoming sessions.

Decisions Expected

A ruling or further deliberation on the Honoipu Hideaway boundary interpretation following the Supreme Court remand.
A vote to approve the May 2026 meeting minutes.
A vote to elect Commission officers for Fiscal Year 2027.
Agreement on the protocol for the Executive Officer's performance review.

Who Should Pay Attention

Property owners and residents in North Kohala who may be affected by land use boundary decisions in that area.
Developers and landowners seeking clarity on how the Commission interprets district boundaries.
Anyone interested in Land Use Commission governance, including its leadership structure and staff oversight.

The meeting is open to the public in person in Kailua-Kona or via Zoom. Public testimony can be submitted in writing at least 24 hours in advance or given verbally during the meeting.