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SOS Hui Information Survey - Your Feedback Matters


Princeville's designated Open Space.

Welcome to the SOS Hui Informational Survey.

Please help us understand what YOU want for the future of Princeville's Open Space by filling out this brief survey. See what (203) others have said by viewing the Summary Report.

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As of this moment, (203) people have taken the survey; an additional (30) looked at it but chose not to respond. Please add your input to those who have taken the survey and view the Summary Report.

Survey #1 - Where do you stand on Princeville's Open Space?

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In which phase of Princeville's development (1 or 2) or environs do you own property or are renting? (multiple answers allowed)
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Click either Princeville or map to find your phase.
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Do you own property, rent or just visit?
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Select "Rent" if you are renting from someone vs renting out your property.
3.
Do you spend at least 6 months/year living on Kaua‘i?
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Just your average number of months under "normal" circumstances.
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Why did you pick Princeville to own property or rent? (multiple answers allowed)
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What community amenities are important to you? (multiple answers allowed)
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How important is it to preserve Princeville's remaining designated Open Space?
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The original developer's intent was that the entire 27-hole Makai Golf Course remain part of Princeville's Open Space.
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How concerned are you about our current infrastructure being able to support additional housing?
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The original 3/20/1970 Princeville-1 Master Plan is now fully built out (housing, hotels, water, sewage, drainage, open space, etc.). Current water restrictions should give you pause.
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How important is keeping the County-approved Princeville-1 Master Plan which created a roughly 50/50 ratio between open and developed space?
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The developers used the golf courses as the open space for meeting those plans.
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How important is keeping the original 27 hole Makai Golf Course (Woods 9, Ocean 9 & Lakes 9) free of development as the original County-approved Princeville-1 Master Plan intended?
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The Woods 9 holes are part of the Makai Golf Club (view course layout).
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Is your property adjacent to the Makai Woods Golf Course?
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If you aren't sure, click Makai Golf Courses to see.
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Are you aware Starwood Capital Group (1Hotel & Makai Golf Club owner) has known since Dec. 2020 there are anthrax spores buried on the Woods Golf Course?
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This was uncovered in the 2021 Kā Paʻakai study in Starwood's permits application to the County Planning Dept. in their attempt to build a 50 tent glamping site on the Woods 1-3. Their submission was withdrawn after County Ordinance 1105 became law.
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Are you aware the Woods Golf Course was designed and built to keep spores from the carcasses of hundreds of anthrax-stricken cattle safely buried and blanketed underground?
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Confirmed by the original developer, marketing manager and the golf course architect.
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Are you aware Starwood's plans include building numerous residential sites across the Woods Golf Course starting in March, 2026?
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This is public information stated by Starwood VP, Jason Cruce on numerous occasions. View soil sampling sites to see where they are most likely focused.
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Are you aware Starwood has proposed additional development on 1Hotel's current parking area next to Pu‘u Poa?
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View Presentation (Jason Cruce, SCG, 6/10/21), View location
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In light of the known public health concerns (anthrax), how important is keeping the Woods Golf Course free of development?
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All utilities, power, water, sewage, foundations, internet and new roads will require significant earth movement.
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Starwood Capital Group should be stopped from developing any part of the Woods Golf Course.
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Only by legal means and community action of course.
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Are you interested in volunteering to help stop Starwood's development of Princeville’s designated Open Space?
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Everyone has talents - writing emails, holding a sign, speaking up, etc. It's just a matter of picking the right moment with others to use them.
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Are you aware there are PHCA residents (plaintiffs) litigating to stop Starwood's development on the Woods Golf Course?
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The plaintiffs started legal action in June, 2021 with a Jan. 2025 trial date. Case: 5CCV-21-0000063.
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We believe the PHCA (PV-1 Board of Directors) should support current litigation stopping Starwood's development.
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Litigation brought by Princeville residents, privately funded by residents for the greater benefit of the community and with no help from the PHCA BoD.
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Would you contribute to ongoing litigation costs to stop Starwood's development on the Woods Golf Course?
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You can Donate right here or come back later and click "Donate" at the top of each page.
21.
Enter any additional thoughts or feedback. (confidential)? (Max 999 chars)
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We greatly appreciate all feedback. Or, you can contact us directly by clicking on Contact Us located at the top of every page.
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To help keep our records up-to-date, please tell us your name and on what street you own or rent? (confidential) (Max 999 chars)
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We to understand the privacy issues and concerns. Your info will be kept private.
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If not already on our distribution list, may we add you to it?
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You can always unsubscribe by contacting us or from the update emails we send you.


PRIVACY & CONFIDENTIALITY
This is a non-binding informational survey which you can update at any time by clicking the Survey link on the site's Home page or clicking on the link you received in the email.

SOS Hui will not share or post individual responses without your authorization. SOS Hui may post a summary of the results of the survey. This survey is NOT related to any other surveys presented by the Princeville at Hanalei Community Association (PHCA).

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