Kyoya Hotels & Resorts are hoping to build a new oceanfront hotel tower in Waikiki next to the Moana Surfrider Hotel. The 282-foot tower is expected to be 26 stories tall and have a mix of hotel rooms and condominium units. Several environmental and community groups are concerned about the variance which was granted by the Department of Planning and Permitting in December 2010 and have filed an appeal with the Zoning Board. The basic contention by the opposition is that the new tower will “degrade their enjoyment of the beach”. The Zoning Board of Appeals will be scheduling two additional hearing on April 5 and 19 to allow both sides the opportunity to bring forth witnesses and expert testimonial.
Source: Honolulu Star Advertiser, 3-23-2012, www.staradvertiser.com
Posted by Jeff Uyemura-Reyes, Broker-in-Charge, Realtor
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