Monster home developer denied appeal
The Building Board of Appeals voted to deny a monster home developer's appeal after the city revoked the building permit on the controversial project in Kaimuki.
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The Building Board of Appeals voted to deny a monster home developer's appeal after the city revoked the building permit on the controversial project in Kaimuki.
The Honolulu Building Board of Appeals denied a request from developer Christy Z. Lei to continue building a “monster home” at 3615 Sierra Drive in a residential neighborhood of Kaimuki.
As a means of cracking down on those who would build so-called “monster homes” on Oahu, a 2023 measure meant to prohibit giving false statements to city planners proposes a new set of penalties be given to violators.
Honolulu Council member Radiant Cordero is concerned the city’s stated goal to plant 100,000 trees by 2025 has fallen short of its mark.
The establishment must remain closed until health officials conduct a follow-up inspection. Taste Tea may reopen once all violations have been resolved.