Department of Land and Natural Resources

Land Board Submittals – 11/14/25

AGENDA
FOR THE MEETING OF THE
BOARD OF LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES

DATE: November 14, 2025

TIME: 9:00 A.M.

PLACE: DLNR Boardroom, Kalanimoku Bldg.
1151 Punchbowl St. 1st Floor Room 132/ & Online via Zoom

Meeting ID: 868 6665 7743
ZOOM LINK: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/86866657743
LIVE STREAM: https://www.youtube.com/live/s0Iu5QfSlc0

This agenda and the listed submittals will be provided in the Board Packet. This meeting will be held using interactive conference technology under section 92-3.7, Haw. Rev. Stat. (HRS). Board members, staff, applicants, testifiers, and the public can choose to participate in person, online via Zoom, or by telephone. The public may also view the live meeting via its live stream at: https://www.youtube.com/live/s0Iu5QfSlc0

To Provide Written Testimony
We encourage interested persons to submit written testimony in advance of the meeting, which will be distributed to Board members prior to the meeting and allow a timely review. Please submit written testimony via email to: [email protected]. Written testimonies can also be mailed to: P.O. Box 621, Honolulu, Hawaii 96809. Written testimonies may be posted upon the Board of Land and Natural Resources meeting website; as a precaution, please be mindful with any personal information prior to submitting unless you intend it to be shared. Late written testimony will be retained as part of the record and distributed to Board members as soon as practicable, but we cannot ensure the Board will receive it in sufficient time to review, prior to decision-making.

To Provide In-Person Oral Testimony (masks are highly encouraged)
Attend in-person at: 1151 Punchbowl St. Room 132 (Kalanimoku Building), Honolulu, Hawaii.

To Provide Testimony by Telephone
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We kindly ask that all oral/video testimony be limited to not more than two (2) minutes. We ask that you identify yourself and any affiliation before speaking, but you can choose not to do so.

If you need an auxiliary aid/service or other accommodation due to a disability, please contact, BLNR Secretary, at 808.587.0404 or [email protected] as soon as possible. Requests made as early as possible have a greater likelihood of being fulfilled. Upon request, this agenda and other materials are available in alternate/accessible formats.

The Board may go into Executive Session pursuant to section 92-5(a)(4), HRS, in order to consult with its attorney on questions and issues pertaining to the Board’s powers, duties, privileges, immunities, and liabilities.

In some of the matters before the Board, a person may wish to request a contested case hearing. If such a request is made before the Board’s decision, then the Board will consider the request first – before considering the merits of the item before it. A person who wants a contested case may also wait until the Board decides the issue, then request the contested case after the decision but before the close of the board meeting. It is up to you. Any request must also be made in writing within ten calendar days. If no request for contested case is made, the Board will make a decision. The Department will treat the decision as final and proceed accordingly.

NOTE: Agenda Items may be taken out of order.

A. MINUTES

1. Approval of October 24, 2025 Summary Minutes

C. DIVISION OF FORESTRY AND WILDLIFE

1. Approve a Forest Stewardship agreement with Waikoloa Dry Forest Initiative Inc. for cost-share support of $527,700 to implement the Waikoloa Dry Forest Management Plan, Waikoloa, Island of Hawaii, Tax Map Key nos. (3) 6-8-002:033 and (3) 6-8-002:015

Authorize the Chairperson to administer, modify and extend the Waikoloa Dry Forest Management Plan Forest Stewardship Agreement; and

Approve the Declaration of Exemption under Chapter 343, Hawaii Revised Statues, for the Waikoloa Dry Forest Management Plan Forest Stewardship Agreement, Waikoloa, Island of Hawaii, Tax Map Key nos. (3) 6-8-002:033 and (3) 6-8-002:015.

2. Request delegation of authority to the Chairperson to declare management actions in Forest Stewardship Program agreements exempt from the preparation of environmental assessment if the actions are included in the Department-wide exemption list.

D. LAND DIVISION

1. Pursuant to Act 90, Session Laws of Hawaii 2003, as mutually agreed upon between Department of Land and Natural Resources and Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity, Approve the Set Aside to the Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity for Pasture Purposes, Revocable Permit No. S-7770, Lincoln Y.T. Ching, Permittee, Covering Portion of Government Land, Kapaa Rice and Kula Lots, Kawaihau, Kapaa, Hawaii, Tax Map Key: (4) 4-5-015:029; and Revocable Permit S-7790, Lincoln Y.T. Ching, Permittee, Covering Portion of Government Land, Kapaa Rice and Kula Lots, Kawaihau, Kapaa, Hawaii, Tax Map Key: (4) 4-5-015:010 and 028.

2. Consent to Sublease General Lease No. S-3599, Central Supply, Inc., Lessee, to Top Notch Automotive, Inc., Sublessee; Lot 22 Kanoelehua Industrial Lots, Waiakea, South Hilo, Hawaii, Tax Map Key: (3) 2-2-050:090.

3. Pursuant to Act 90, Session Laws of Hawaii 2003, as mutually agreed upon between Department of Land and Natural Resources and Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity, the Board is Requested to Approve the Following:

1. Withdrawal of Approximately 5,978.40 Acres from General Lease No. S-4477, SC Ranch Co., Inc., Lessee, and Authorize a Pro Rata Rent Reduction, Portion of Parcel 4 Ka’ohe II, Hamakua, Hawaii, Tax Map Key: (3) 4-3-010:008 (por.);

2. Issuance of a Revocable Permit to SC Ranch Co., Inc. for Pasture Purposes (with Alternate Agriculture Use Allowed on 10% of the Land) over Withdrawn Area of Approximately 5,968.28 Acres, Portion of Parcel 4, Ka’ohe II, Hamakua, Hawaii, Tax Map Key: (3) 4-3-010:008 (por.); and

3. Set Aside Via Governor’s Executive Order the Withdrawn Area of Approximately 5,968.28 Acres to Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity for Pasture Purposes (with Alternate Agriculture Use Allowed on 10% of the Land), Portion of Parcel 4, Ka’ohe II, Hamakua, Hawaii, Tax Map Key: (3) 4-3-010:008 (por.).

4. Pursuant to Act 90, Session Laws of Hawaii 2003 (Act 90), as mutually agreed upon between the Department of Land and Natural Resources and the Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity, the Board is Requested to Approve the Following:

1. Withdrawal of Approximately 4,850.75 Acres from General Lease No. S-4478, Boteilho Hawaii Enterprises, Inc., Lessee, and Authorize a Pro Rata Rent Reduction, Portion of Parcel 3, Ka’ohe II, Hamakua, Hawaii, TMK: (3) 4-3-010:002 (por.); and

2. Issuance of a Revocable Permit to Boteilho Hawaii Enterprises, Inc. for Pasture Purposes (with Alternate Agriculture Use Allowed on 10% of the Land) over the Withdrawn Area of Approximately 4,837.42 Acres, Portion of Parcel 3, Ka’ohe II, Hamakua, Hawaii, TMK: (3) 4-3-010:002 (por.); and

3. Set Aside Via Governor’s Executive Order the Withdrawn Area of Approximately 4,837.42 Acres to the Department of Agriculture & Biosecurity for Pasture Purposes (with Alternate Agriculture Use Allowed on 10% of the Land), Portion Parcel 3, Ka’ohe II, Hamakua, Hawaii, TMK: (3) 4-3-010:002 (por.)

5. Approval of a Development Agreement for a 30-Year Extension of Lease Term Effective January 16, 2026, to January 15, 2056, General Lease No. S-3599, Central Supply, Inc., Lessee; and

Authorize the Chairperson to Approve and Execute a Lease Extension for General Lease No. S-3599, Central Supply, Inc., Lessee; Waiakea, South Hilo, Hawaii, Tax Map Key: (3) 2-2-050:090.

6. Approval of a Development Agreement for a 30-Year Extension of Lease Term Effective January 16, 2026, to January 15, 2056, General Lease No. S-3596, Paradise Plants Home and Garden Center LLC, Lessee; and

Authorize the Chairperson to Approve and Execute a Lease Extension for General Lease No. S-3596, Paradise Plants Home and Garden Center LLC, Lessee; Waiakea, South Hilo, Hawaii, Tax Map Key: (3) 2-2-049:011.

7. Amend Prior Board Action of January 27, 2017, Item D-7, After-the-Fact Consent to Assignment of Perpetual, Non-Exclusive Easements, Land Office Deed Nos. S-27,467 and S-28,277, John J. Lowrey and Catherine W. Lowrey, Assignors, to Bruce A. Meyer, Nancy P. Meyer, and Naupaka Limited Partnership, Assignees; Declaration of Exemption from the Preparation of an Environmental Assessment for Installation of Water Pipeline Within the Existing Easement Corridor of Land Office Deed No. S- 28,277; Lalamilo, South Kohala, Hawaii, Tax Map Key: (3) 6-6-002: portions of 002.

The purpose of this amendment is to seek authorization to remove the signature block for the assignors in the standard consent to assignment document regarding the assignments of Land Office Deed Nos. S-27,467 and S-28,277.

8. Pursuant to Act 90, Session Laws of Hawaii 2003, as mutually agreed upon between Department of Land and Natural Resources and Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity, Approve the Set Aside to the Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity for Pasture Purposes, General Lease No. S-4472, Ernest De Luz Ranch, LLC, Lessee,

Covering Parcel 6, Government Land of Kaʻohe, Hoea-Kaao, Hamakua, Hawaii, Tax Map Key: (3) 4-2-008:002; and

Grant of Perpetual, Non-Exclusive Easement to Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity for Access Purposes Across a Portion of General Lease No. S-4473, Ernest De Luz Ranch, LLC, Lessee, Parcel 2, Government Land of Kaʻohe VI, Hamakua, Hawaii, Tax Map Key: (3) 4-1-006:007 (por.)

9. Pursuant to Act 90, Session Laws of Hawaii 2003 (Act 90), as mutually agreed upon between Department of Land and Natural Resources (DLNR) and Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity (DAB), the Board is Requested to Approve the Following:

1. Withdrawal of Approximately 863 Acres, from General Lease No. 5276, Diamond B Ranch, LLC, Lessee, Nakula, Kaupo, Hana, Maui, Tax Map Key: (2) 1-8-001:003 (por.);

2. Authorize a Right-of-Entry Permit to the Department of Land and Natural Resources, Division of Forestry and Wildlife (DOFAW) for Management Purposes of the Withdrawn Area, Nakula, Kaupo, Hana, Maui, Tax Map Key: (2) 1-8-001:003 (por.);

3. Authorize DOFAW, to Conduct a Public Hearing to Set Aside the Withdrawn Area, as an Extension of the Kahikinui Forest Reserve, Nakula, Kaupo, Hana, Maui, Tax Map Key: (2) 1-8-001:003 (por.); and

4. Set Aside Via Governor’s Executive Order the Remainder of Lands, Approximately 702 Acres, Under General Lease No. 5276, Diamond B Ranch, LLC, Lessee, to Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity for Agricultural Purposes, Including Pasture, Nakula, Kaupo, Hana, Maui, Tax Map Key: (2) 1-8-001:003 (por.).

10. Decision Making Regarding:

Recommendation to hold a contested case hearing over the proposed disposition of a water license by public auction covering the diversion of public surface water (“proposed License” or “License”), or set aside via Governor’s Executive Order to the County of Maui for the diversion of public surface water (“proposed set aside” or “set aside”) from Koolau Forest Reserve, Island of Maui, Hawai`I; Tax Map Keys: (2) 1-1-001:044 and 050, 1-1-002:002 (por.), 1-2-004:005 & 007, 2-9-014:001, 005, 011, 012 & 017.

[Testimony – 11/10]

Pursuant to Section 92-5(a) (4), Hawaii Revised Statutes (HRS), the Board may go into Executive Session in order to consult with its attorney on questions and issues pertaining to the Board’s powers, duties, privileges, immunities, and liabilities.

11. Consent to: (1) Construction of Workforce Housing and Specialty Clinic; (2) Placement of a Notice of Federal Interest on the Leasehold Improvements (Specialty Clinic); and (3) Further Amendment of General Lease No. S-5548, Hana Health, a Hawai`i nonprofit corporation, formerly known as Hana Community Health Center, Inc., Lessee, Kawaipapa, Hana, Maui, Tax Map Keys: (2) 1-4-003:022 and 024.

12. Cancellation of Executive Order 222, King Kamehameha III Elementary School Site, and Executive Orders 1614 & 1675, Lahaina Library Site; Issuance of Immediate Management Right-of-Entry Permit to County of Maui and Set Aside of Six (6) Parcels of Government Lands, via Governor’s Executive Order, to County of Maui for Cultural and Ecological Restoration, Education and Related Ancillary Purposes, Lahaina Historic District, Lahaina, Maui; Tax Map Keys: (2) 4-5-001: 052 (remnant parcel); (2) 4-6-001: 007 (Lahaina Library Site); (2) 4-6-001: 012, Pa Pelekane Street); (2) 4-6-002: 014 (King Kamehameha III Elementary School Site); (2) 4-6-007: 008 (former community gathering site); (2) 4-6-007: 044 (remnant parcel).

13. 1. After-the-Fact Consent to Assignment of Grant of Non-Exclusive Easement No. S-5337, Pupukea, Koolauloa, Oahu, Tax Map Key: (1) 5-9-001: portion of 038, as follows:

a. From Paul G. Stader, Successor Trustee of the Paul B. Stader and Marilyn M. Stader 1989 Trust dated April 6, 1989, Assignor, to Paul Gerard Stader, Assignee;

b. From Paul Gerard Stader, Assignor, to Paul Gerard Stader and Joseph Laranang Ampil, Assignees; and

c. From Paul Gerard Stader and Joseph Laranang Ampil, Assignors, to Paul Gerard Stader, Trustee of the Paul Gerard Stader Trust dated January 19, 2018 and Joseph Laranang Ampil, Trustee of the Joseph Laranang Ampil Trust dated January 19, 2018, Assignees.

2. Amend Grant of Non-Exclusive Easement No. S-5337 by:

a. Updating the Insurance Provision to the Current Standard Provision used by the Department of the Attorney General; and

b. Insert a provision allowing the easement to be appurtenant to and inure to the benefit of the private real property identified as Tax Map Key (1) 1-5-9- 020:052.

14. Grant of Perpetual Non-Exclusive Easement to the City and County of Honolulu on behalf of the Honolulu Authority for Rapid Transportation for Column, Elevated Guideway, and Sidewalk Purposes; Issuance of Immediate Construction and Management Right-of Entry Permit; Honolulu, Oahu, Tax Map Key: (1) 2-1-026: portion of 001, 2-1-030: portion of 003, and 2-1-031: portion of 010.

15. Approval of a Development Agreement and Extended, Amended and Restated General Lease for a 40-Year Extension of Lease Term, General Lease No. S-4095, Olomana Golf Links, Inc., Lessee; Authorize the Chairperson to Approve and Execute a Lease

Extension for General Lease No. S-4095, Olomana Golf Links, Inc., Lessee; Waimanalo, Koolaupoko, Oahu.
Amend Prior Board Approval as Amended of Item D-6, May 26, 2023; “Authorize the Department of Land and Natural Resources, Land Division to Negotiate a Development Agreement for a 40-Year Extension of Lease Term, General Lease No. S-4095 Olomana Golf Links, Inc., Lessee; Waimanalo, Koolaupoko, Oahu, Hawaii, Tax Map Key: (1) 4-1-013:010.”
The purpose of the amendment is to waive the requirement for a Phase I Environmental Site Assessment upon rent re-openings for General Lease No. S- 4095, Olomana Golf Links, Inc., Lessee; Waimanalo, Koolaupoko, Oahu, Hawaii, Tax Map Key: (1) 4-1-013:010.