Chang v. PLANNING COM'N OF COUNTY OF MAUI

OPINION OF THE COURT BY

LUM, J.

Appellant Edward Chang, a resident of Makena, Maui, brings this appeal to contest the granting of a special management area (“SMA”) use permit to appellee Makena Surf, Ltd. (“Makena Surf’) by co-appellee the Maui County Planning Commission (“planning commission”) pursuant to HRS chapter 205A, Hawaii’s Coastal Zone Management Act, 1 thereby facilitating Makena Surfs con struction of a 184-unit condominium development in the vicinity of Poolenalena Beach, Makena. As in his appeal before the second circuit court, appellant here complains of numerous procedural and…