Turtle Bay expansion tentatively approved

KAHUKU — The city has given tentative approval to an expansion at Turtle Bay Resort that could transform the North Shore.

Although limited to such matters as the establishment of lots and easements for the project, development officials said the city's action allows them to move forward with further planning.

"We are very pleased that they granted the approval, but the tentative approval is just a small step in the whole process," said Nathan Hokama, spokesman for Kuilima Resort Co., which is developing the project. "It's an important step, but it's very small."

Tentative approval requires Kuilima Resort Co. to submit development plans by the end of the year. They may, however, seek an extension. The city Planning Department must then review and approve the plans before any actual building permit is issued.

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