Pohukaina Commons Housing Project

At a glance

• What: Resolution 26-207 amends Resolution 23-83, CD1 for the Pohukaina Commons Affordable Rental and mixed-use project in Kakaʻako: it updates the project description, incorporates an updated list of exemptions from the Hawaiʻi Community Development Authority's Mauka Area Rules, and extends the deadline for starting construction.
• Where it stands: on September 24, 2026 the Zoning & Planning Committee amended it to a CD1 and reported it out for adoption, 4-0 (aye: Cordero, Kiaʻāina, Tupola, Waters; Okimoto absent).
• Next: full Council adoption.

Details

• Chris Deuchar of Form Partners, the applicant's agent, presented (9:18 to 9:25 a.m.). No public testimony.
• Related communications: State Housing Finance and Development Corporation (M-386(26)) and testimony M-404(26).

Sources

• Committee on Zoning & Planning written summary, September 24, 2026 (not formal minutes): https://hnldoc.ehawaii.gov/hnldoc/document-download?id=29269

Log

2026-09-24 - Zoning & Planning

Presented, amended to CD1 and reported out for adoption, 4-0.

2026-10-07 - Regular Council

Resolution 26-207 CD1 adopted, 9 ayes announced, extending the construction commencement deadline. Dos Santos-Tam said the project will create 625 apartments for households at 30% to 100% of area median income.

2026-09-24 - Zoning & Planning

Resolution 26-207 amended to a 60-month extension of the construction start deadline and reported out for adoption.