A settlement has been reached that will limit the Grand Wailea expansion plan to only four stories and limit the height to 80 feet above sea level!

The original expansion plans for the "Molokini Wing" called for 6 stories and 310 rooms. The settlement reduces the expansion to 4 stories and 300 rooms.

Many owners of Hoolei condos are likely to be happy with today’s news that their views will not be obstructed by the Molokini Wing expansion at The Grand Wailea Resort. The newly announced settlement resolves a legal dispute that began in 2009 when the proposed expansion raised concerns about building height.

Speaking about the settlement to Pacific Business News, Isaac Hall (attorney for a group of Ho’olei owners) said…

“Placing a limit that nothing could be higher in that particular wing than 80 feet, that removed the view obstructions that we had been concerned about all along so we’re happy about that.”

Source: Pacific Business News article.

The Maui Planing Commission will be reviewing the settlement documents on April 10th. Grand Wailea plans to move forward with their expansion which will involve renewing it application for permits and a Special Management Area permit. You can read the Maui News article for more information.