They'll be an eyesore. The last thing we need around here is more traffic and dirt. The Planning Department has recommended approval of the project. The proposed subdivision consists of five lots that range in size from 13,200 to 15,250 square feet. Although height restrictions for single-family dwellings in the area limit houses to 28 feet, Kerr and other residents believe that's enough to block their views and ruin the aesthetics of the neighborhood.
Homeowners also complain that they'll lose their sense of peace that comes with the open space.
In addition, Graybill worries that the new homeowners will put up large, unsightly nets around their lots to keep stray golf balls from landing in their yards, impacting the character of the area even more. Curtis DeWeese, managing member of SunStone, said his company, which also has offices on the Big Island and West Coast, purchased the parcel less than a year ago. When asked about the project's effects on neighbors' view planes, DeWeese said the homes would be 30 feet lower than the ground floor of the Kaanapali Royal so condominium occupants would be able to see above the new roofs.