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Neighbors oppose proposed 54‑unit Alapai Street tower, press developer for details
Summary
Resident Claire Santos told the board the proposed 54‑unit, ~60‑foot development at 1617 Alapai Street would overwhelm a narrow dead‑end street, provide only 11 parking stalls for 54 units, and conflict with special‑district design guidelines; the board will ask the developer to present.
Claire Santos presented a slide show to the Makiki neighborhood board opposing a proposed affordable housing development at 1617 Alapai Street, which she said has morphed from a 3–4‑story walk‑up concept to a 54‑unit, roughly 60‑foot tower. Santos told the board the developer’s plan lists 54 one‑bedroom micro units (approximately 400 sq ft each) and only 11 parking stalls for the site, a dead‑end street with seven on‑street spaces, and argued the project conflicts with Punchbowl special‑district design guidelines.
Santos asked the board to press the developers for clearer timetables and details and to consider petitions and appeals. Board members discussed inviting Paul Lamb (developer) and property managers to a future meeting to present plans and timelines. Chair Ian Ross said he will reach out to the developers to invite them to answer the board’s questions.
