Maui County Cultural Resources Commission

Responsibilities


The Maui County Cultural Resource Commission meets the first Thursday of each month and works for the preservation of the County's historic and cultural resources through the following functions:
  • Advising and assisting federal, state and county agencies in carrying out their historic preservation responsibilities
  • Administering the provisions of the three County historic districts, no. 1 and no. 2 in Lahaina and no. 3 in Wailuku.  For more information about obtaining permits in the County historic districts, see the Historic & Country Town Permits page
  • Providing public information, education, training and technical assistance on national, state and county historic preservation programs
  • Initiates, accepts, reviews and recommends to the state historic preservation officer, historic properties nominations for inclusion on the Hawai`i and national registers of historic places
  • Maintains a system for the survey, inventory and nomination of historic properties and archaeological sites within the County
  • Administers the certified local government program of federal assistance for historic preservation within the County
  • Provides design review for projects affecting any building or structure, site or district eligible for listing on the national or Hawai`i register of historic places
  • Develops and implements a comprehensive county-wide historic preservation planning process
  • Makes recommendations on the use of gifts and grants associated with historic and cultural preservation
  • Reviews and comments on archaeological reports submitted as part of development proposals to various County agencies

Agendas, Minutes & Additional Documents


View available agendas, meeting materials, and minutes for the Maui County Cultural Resources Commission meetings.

Additional Information

Members

  • Brandis Sarich - Chair  (Kihei) - 3/31/2025
  • Yvette Celiz   (Lahaina) - 3/31/2023
  • Mary Randall Wagner   (Kihei) - 3/31/2024
  • Andrew de la Cruz   (Lanai) - 3/31/2025
  • Karen Kamalu Poepoe   (Molokai) - 3/31/2026
  • Kapono Kamaunu (Kahului) - 03/31/2027

Contact Information


Supporting Department: Department of Planning
Phone: (808) 270-7735
FAX: (808) 270-7634
Email
Secondary Contact, Office of the Mayor: (808) 270-7855