Go ahead, soak up that rich-and-famous lifestyle. Establishing a law and enforcing a law are two different matters. You cant own the water, he said. Telephone: 808-529-4747. The resident, who declined to comment for this report, filmed and yelled at Kirk as well. Public beach access is an issue the Hui cares about deeply, as reflected in our work with the community to secure access to Hanapepe Brow (Fingers), Portlock Beach, Serving the Maunalua region (East It also reminded the public that in the late 1990s, the city's attempt to condemn Portlock beach lanes to maintain public access was entangled by a landowner's successful lawsuit. Serving the Maunalua region (East There are at least 2 more City Council meetings we will have to participate in and we will need all of your help to make the Vintage style in a luxury neighborhood with a great rental opportunity in an amazing location. like property lines fixed and would prefer keeping the public at a distance. quarter-mile. Its unfortunate I continue to get harassed by a homeowner, and its unnerving, its unsettling and its unfair to the community, Kirk said afterward. homeowner who paid the hefty price may not be feeling the love. Show your support. right of way. The ocean and shoreline are precious resources for all Hawai'i residents. AND HAWAIIAN AFFAIRS Aloha Senator J. Kalani English, Chair and Senator Mike Gabbard, Vice Chair and Honorable Committee Members, COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION, INTERNATIONAL AND INTERGOVERNMENTAL p.m., Friday, December 8, 2006. penalties for non-compliance and which established shoreline access as a policy of CZM. latest effort by state agencies and other proponents to deal with a problem of homeowners primarily in coastal East Honolulu but in scattered spots statewide who have propagated plantings that Its real today. And 379 Portlock Road, like other homes on the road, is for sale, stoking fears that the issue could flare anew with every new owner. Surfers. It's the second time a gate at the access point has provoked controversy. A bicycle lock has been removed from a gate blocking public beach access from Portlock Road, City Council Chairman Jon Yoshimura said. The city identified many of East Oahu's beach access problems years ago, but failed to solve them, she noted. The homeowner's wife says her husband suffered a stroke because of a. All rights reserved. Heres everything you need to know about The Grinch sequel, plus the best books your kid can check out now. Public testimony on behalf of beach access and public rights of way. "This access way had long been a source of community concern following the private restriction of public access through the corridor," the Department of Parks and Recreation said. This information has been supplied by third parties and has not been independently verified by Hawaii Information Service and is, therefore, not guaranteed. Halemaumau Street. 11, Issue 298 - Wednesday, October 25, 2006. the city acquire more pedestrian easements as properties were redeveloped or subdivided. The Department of Parks and Recreation says the City filed a lawsuit to acquire the BROW through eminent domain. public accessways, after the owner of 379 Portlock Road put up a locked gate on a private path residents had used for decades. Public access through the corridor has been a source of concern to the public. ", Portlock gate re-ignites debate over beach access Parks and Recreation communicated to the City Council that "there is a particular urgency for beachfront lands because it is a limited and disappearing resource." Bravo! The lower level features a master suite with a huge walk-in shower as well as a separate guest suite, both opening from the garden. The Ugly: Your feet can be torn to shreds on a low tide wading through the shallows to get to water deep enough to start the very long paddle out to the peak. Submitted by Jeannine Johnson, In 1984, a plan for the acquisition of beachfront lands on Oahu including the identification of specific sites for City acquisition was formulated and in 1986 the City Department of On the eastern side of Black Point, there are various access points alongKahalaAvenue, however we do not recommend the ones at the end ofElepaioStreet andKalaPlace for sunbathing. The city took control of the path next to Dohmen-Ramirezs home after a court ruling last December, backing the citys claim to turn it into a public easement to the beach. Hawaii Beach Homes 2023. hard to, ol. Enjoy this free story! InKahala, a short road calledKulamanuPlace ends in a few concrete steps leading down toKaalawaiBeach. Juanita A Portlock was born on April 24, 1932 and passed away on August 25, 2016 You may leave a message for the family by clicking here. City opens long-blocked beach access in Portlock Updated: May. Then hell cut my hair, Wong said. Public Right of Way a realityfor the community. They pick up rubbish and canoe the waters of Maunalua Bay and the Try telling that to owners of pricey beachfront property, who Island Style Elegance on a Beach Access - Monthly Special Rate $12,000/mt. Ann Marie Kirk Cultural and Natural Resource Committee | Livable Hawaii Kai Hui |, Livable Hawaii Kai Hui is a non profit (501c3) community organization If you require a reasonable accommodation to access our services, please contact us at (808) 732-3000 or email hbradmin@hicentral.com so we may better assist you. The spacious compound is surrounded by a high wall made up of coral, lava rock and painted hollow brick tile for privacy. On Wednesday afternoon, a homeowner of one of the nearby properties along the now-public beach path filmed and yelled at some people who were walking toward the beach, saying they were not allowed on the driveway leading to the path. way improvements at Hanapepe Brow, valued at $4,500. The compound is just one home back from the beach. The dismantling of the gate and the restoration of public access signifies a win for the community, said Tommy Waters, chairman of the council. access. Longtime residents will remember the issue was already handled 20 years ago, and yet today we find ourselves back in this predicament. Aloha Senator Clayton Hee, Chair and Senator Jill N. Tokuda, Vice Chair and Honorable Committee Members, COMMITTEE ON WATER, LAND, AGRICULTURE, It is a great day when the rights of our community are upheld.. Families. Today is a day of celebration for the community. Oahu, Lawmakers are responding to an HNN investigation into failing infrastructure thats threatening the future of Kona Community Hospital. Read the full story with our Print & Digital Subscription. 301. He understands what it means to Public testimony on behalf of beach access and public rights of way.May 30, 2017 meeting of the Hawaii Kai Neighborhood Board.Full coverage of HKNB meetings . The compound features a single level from 1940 a two-story from 1950. That simple blue sign means that for generations to come our community will be able to enjoy the beach and ocean in Niu Valley. Further down Kahala Avenue, you'll have better luck with "Mother's" beach at the end of Hunakai Street (below). The bill represents the BBB Rating: A. Website Directions More Info. if the condemnation to make the lane a Public Right of Way is to take place, that action will happen at the City Level. We only recommend. By Mahealani Richardson, Anchor/Reporter, http://www.hawaiinewsnow.com/story/35348910/portlock-gate-ignites-debate-over-beach-access. http://starbulletin.com/2007/10/11/editorial/editorial01.html, Story submitted by Advertiser StaffPosted at 1:29 He and his family later moved and the Portlock Community Association publicly declared its intent to allow unimpeded access in the sand. If you are interested in joining our efforts to provide the public with access points at every quarter-mile along our shoreline, please contact us. Repeated attempts to reach the landowners or their representatives were unsuccessful. East Honolulu Sustainable Community Plan (EHSCP) is to promote access to shoreline and mountain areas. Two cool cottages on one spacious lot just one lot back from the beach off Portlock Road. rights of way, or into and along shorelines, thus infringing on a public resource. When it comes to construction, the state certifies the shoreline, but the city grants building permits. entanglements. The property owner had no comment about the new gate. Portlock, another wealthy community, is so expensive in part because of its prime location on the water. The people of Hawai'i have a legal and historical claim to The plan also noted that few areas along the shoreline from Waialae to Koko Head were accessible, due to "rather continuous development" and the erection of sound-barrier walls. I dont even walk it, Kirk said. best toget the information out to everyone as soon as we can so you can testify in person or send in testimony. The Recap: If you love privacy, this spot is for you. Upload a photo. This information is believed to be accurate. Reservations: 808-637-2568. in Architecture, For Sale, Hawaii, Oahu, 1940s, It can be simply to state that you support the lane being opened and made into a Public Right of The recreational objective of the Oahu General Plan is to provide convenient access to all beaches and inland recreation areas and one of the visions of the It is only open to boaters who have a marina sticker. Livable Hawaii Kai Hui, Windward Ahupuaa Alliance, and many others that are joining together for this cause. Each cottage also has its own large lawn and garden, great for kids, dogs and even room for a pool. below Join us on Groundhog Day February 2nd and be a part of a. historic island wide protest. At the end of Hanapepe Place, you'll find Koko Kai Beach Park, also called China Walls. wish to protest in East Oahu the meeting areas are on the ocean side of Kalanianaole Hwy: As residents found out in Iroquois Point in 'Ewa and L'Orange Place in Kailua recently, access ways that have been used for decades may BACK A small gate has tempers flaring in Portlock, re-igniting a decades-long debate over beach access. Though the All rights reserved. It doesnt belong to the people who live right there, and putting up a gate is just not acceptable.. If your comments are inappropriate, you may be banned from posting. Weve done everything were supposed to, and we still have to put up with this on a day of celebration.. We celebrated National Take a Hike Day (Nov. 17), with a round up of our top picks for the best hikes on the Island. Officials say remaining issues in the eminent domain lawsuit including the amount of compensation required to be paid for the easement continue to be litigated. Though the At high tide, the plants largely the salt-tolerant naupaka can block the only footpath along the beach. Number of people we saw: 2 girls lying on the beach, and a couple with their two dogs. They swim, surf and dive. Portlock, Your Email address will be kept private, this form is secure and we never spam you. Through the garden gates you find a deeded shared driveway and path to a small sandy beach with ocean access. - reported by Jeannine Having trouble with comments? The official opening followed a legal process that began with the passage of Honolulu. Revenue shortages and priorities clearly prohibit new land acquisitions. With a great room up top on the second floor, an open yet vintage kitchen, and its spacious outdoor lanai, it is a great spot to entertain. Not only does this hinder the freedom of lateral movement across the public beach, but The vintage gas stove is the star in a great kitchen. The city moved in 1998 to condemn four beach pathways on the road and convert them to "They are not very happy, because everyone thought that this access way was open to the public," said Wayne Fujihara, a Hawaii Kai resident and avid body ocean. 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These homeowners should be held accountable to established penalties, fines and should also pay for the removal of adjacent Niu Valley stream, which in turn provides beach access. We saw one person here with her dog. Portlock unethically intimidate our community with walls, gates, keep out signs, video cameras, dogs and an overall unwelcoming attitude to the shoreline that these homeowners think they own. government rightly made sure the shoreline and ocean around our island chain belong to all people of Hawai'i. Read this story for free: Watch an ad or complete a survey, adoption of a Honolulu City Council resolution in March 2019, Keiki surfers hope to hit waves soon for competitions, Rearview: Picking up the pieces from unused stories. The original three bedroom home was built in 1940with an addition, designed by famed local modernist architect, Vladimir Ossipoff, added a few years later. 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