Committee approves amendment and 60‑month extension for Pohukaina Commons

The committee amended and reported out Resolution 26-207 (CD1), which updates the prior acceptance of exemptions and extends the deadline to commence phase 1 of the Po'okaina/Pohukaina Commons project. The project, originally approved in 2023, includes two towers totaling 625 units across the site; the applicant requested additional time because of electrical infrastructure constraints and archaeological inventory survey requirements that delayed preconstruction work.

Chris Duker of Form Partners and project representatives described changes to unit mix and the subdivision of a parcel to allow for a future DOE school site. Duker said HECO-directed infrastructure upgrades and a need to consult with lineal descendants for additional archaeological trenching led to schedule slips. DPP and HHFDC representatives confirmed that HHFDC supports a 60‑month extension; the chair said the CD1 would correct typographical issues, add a whereas clause explaining financing difficulties, and extend the deadline from 06/07/2027 to 06/07/2032. The committee amended the resolution to CD1 and reported it out for adoption with no objections.