Authorizing The Issuance Of A Term, Non-exclusive Easement Covering A Portion Of State Submerged Lands At Hauula, Koolauloa, Oahu, For The Existing Riprap Revetment, Ramp, And Rock Groin, And For Use, Repair, And Maintenance Of The Existing Improvements Constructed Thereon.
The resolution recognizes the importance of formalizing the use of state submerged lands to prevent any legal ambiguities regarding the existing facilities. By allowing for the issuance of this easement, state authorities are providing a structured legal framework that not only legitimizes the existing structures but also ensures that appropriate fees, based on fair market valuations provided by independent appraisals, are assessed. This is deemed essential to uphold public interests while allowing ongoing use of these lands by the property owners.
HCR20 is a House Concurrent Resolution from the Thirty-second Legislature of Hawaii, which authorizes the issuance of a term, non-exclusive easement covering a portion of state submerged lands at Hauula, Koolauloa, Oahu. This easement is specifically for an existing riprap revetment, ramp, and rock groin, and entails permission for the repair and maintenance of existing improvements constructed thereon. The ongoing encroachment spans approximately 1,900 square feet and has been recognized as an existing condition that needs formal authorization for its continuation.
There may be potential points of contention surrounding HCR20, particularly concerning environmental impacts and the regulation of coastal lands. Stakeholders may express concerns about how the easement could affect coastal ecosystems and local environmental regulations. However, discussions processed through the Office of Conservation and Coastal Lands suggest that they support this easement as a resolution to prior encroachments, which implies prior assessments regarding ecological and environmental considerations were satisfied to some extent.