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Committee postpones action on amendment to Aiea senior-housing lease after members seek more data

Honolulu City Council Committee on Zoning and Planning · January 16, 2026
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Summary

The Zoning and Planning Committee postponed consideration of a city-requested amendment to the ground lease and development agreement for a 139-unit senior affordable project at the former Aiea Sugar Mill site after council members asked for more time to assess lease-up, outreach and protections for residents 62 and older.

The Honolulu City Council Committee on Zoning and Planning on Jan. 15 postponed action on a proposed amendment that would lower the minimum age for a senior affordable rental project at the former Aiea Sugar Mill site from 62 to 55.

Kevin Auger, director of the Department of Housing and Land Management, told the committee the amendment would change only the project’s minimum age requirement and would not alter affordability levels, rents, unit mix or the city’s lease oversight. “DHLM respectfully recommends approval of the resolution,” Auger said.

EAH Housing project manager Questor Lau said the development received a…

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