No decision in Kaimuki ‘monster home’ hearing
The city Building Board of Appeals heard final arguments of an appeal by developer Christy Lei, who is asking to resume construction on the homes on a 19,000-square-foot property in the 3600 block area of Sierra Drive.
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Property owner Christy Lei sits with attorney Elijah Yip. A hearing Friday on an appeal by Lei over building permits that were revoked for three two-story homes on a single lot in Kaimuki characterized by some as a “monster home” adjourned with no decision.
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Department of Planning and Permitting Director Dawn Takeuchi Apuna looks on during Friday's hearing.
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Deputy Corporation Counsel Carolina Miranda Constanzo is seen during the hearing.
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Leading the hearing was Christopher T. Hong, right. Also pictured is board member Deet Situmeang.
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Christy Lei sits with her attorney Elijah Yip. Seated behind Lei is her draftsman Gerry Peria.
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A detail of the DPP approval seal which was projected during the hearing.
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Looking on during the hearing is DDP Director Dawn Takeuchi Apuna.
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Leading the hearing was Christopher T. Hong, right, who is seen consulting with another board member.
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Pictured is Christy Lei and her attorney Elijah Yip on the monitor to the right as they speak to DPP board members to the left.
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Reviewing documents during the hearing is DDP Director Dawn Takeuchi Apuna.
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Pictured is property owner Christy Lei
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