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The Conversation: Child welfare; Zoning board rules in 'monster home' case

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In summer 2022, the city's Department of Planning and Permitting revoked three building permits and issued a stop work order for 3615 Sierra Drive. Officials said the project violated the city's land use ordinance.
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FILE - Construction at 3615 Sierra Dr. in summer 2022.

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Catherine Cruz is the host of The Conversation. Originally from Guam, she spent more than 30 years at KITV, covering beats from government to education. Contact her at ccruz@hawaiipublicradio.org.
Born in Honolulu and raised on Hawaiʻi Island, Russell Subiono has spent the last decade working in local film, television and radio. He was previously the executive producer of The Conversation and host of HPR's This Is Our Hawaiʻi podcast. Contact him at rsubiono@hawaiipublicradio.org.
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