That will come back, but it will be better than before because we'll have facilities out there. The Friends to Preserve Pua ' ena Point, which formed to stop the project, will consider going to court, said member Warren Scoville, a resident of Papailoa Road, which adjoins the parcel's north end. He said he was not surprised by the council's decision. The group, as well as other opponents, have argued that the camp is a resort and goes against land-use laws, as well the city's O ' ahu General Plan and North Shore Sustainable Communities Plan. The parcel is zoned AG-2, a designation allowing agricultural use as well as recreational facilities.
City attorneys consider the camp a recreational use.
Attorneys consulted by the Friends believe that the group would likely prevail in court, said Scoville. We have pledges, but we'll need a lot of donations to see this through. The council's decision also sets a dangerous precedent, said Scoville. Other developers will want similar facilities on agricultural land and the council will have difficulty arguing against other requests, he predicted. She hoped the decision will be taken to court, but said it will be a shame to cost people time and money.