From the Environmental Notice
The 166-acre property is located on the eastern most point of Oahu in the East Honolulu District. It is bounded by the Pacific Ocean on the south, Kalanianaole Highway on the southwest and west, and a scenic lookout overlooking Makapuu Beach Park on the north.
The applicant, Kaiser Aluminum and Chemical Corporation, proposes to develop an 18-hole golf course on the property. Accessory golf course facilities include a driving range, clubhouse/pro shop and restaurant, lockerrooms, cart barn and parking lot. The course will be privately owned, but public play will be provided.
To the extent possible, the design concept for the golf course intends to integrate existing topography and vegetation,with the overall result being a "links" type course. Grading is planned to be kept to a minimum with turfgrasses and other landscaping species selected to complement the dryland environment currently found in Kealakipapa Valley and the coastal plain.
Approximately 29 acres of land on the western side of Kaloko Inlet is not included in the overall development scheme and will be set aside as park land for use by the general public. Pedestrian trails to and along the ocean from this location will be provided to serve as one avenue of access to the Queen's Beach coastline for fisherman, hikers, surfers, gatherers and other users of the shoreline area. A second trail to the ocean would be provided along the existing lighthouse access road which would connect to a pedestrian path in the vicinity of Kahoohaihai Inlet.
No vehicular access will be permitted along the shoreline or within the project area, other than to the parking area set aside for the golf course, and public parking that may be provided in the area west of Kaloko Inlet. No structures, other than connecting bridges and restrooms, are planned within 400 feet of the shoreline.
This Draft Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) has been prepared pursuant to Chapter 25, Revised Ordinances of Honolulu. The proposal is subject to a Plan Review Use Permit, pursuant to Section 3.160-1(e) of the Land Use Ordinance.
Queen's Beach Golf Course (Special Management Area)
District: Honolulu
TMK: 3-9-11:03, por. 02
Applicant: Kaiser Aluminum and Chemical Corporation
c/o Kaiser Center, Inc.
300 Lakeside Drive, Suite 130
Oakland, California 94612-3534
Contact: Robert Burke (510-271-6155)
Accepting Authority: City and County of Honolulu
Department of Land Utilization
650 South King Street, 7th Floor
Honolulu, Hawaii 96813
Contact: Ardis Shaw-Kim (527-5349)
Consultant: Helber Hastert & Fee, Planners
733 Bishop Street, Suite 2590
Honolulu, Hawaii 96813
Contact: Scott Ezer (545-2055)
Public Comment Deadline: November 22, 1996
Status: DEIS (SMA) First Notice, pending public comment. Address comments to
the applicant with copies to the accepting authority, the consultant and
OEQC
220 South King Street, 4th Floor
Honolulu, Hawaii 96813.