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4/30/17 <br /> Ms.Jessica Andrews <br /> Building Plans Examiner, Department of Public Works <br /> County of Hawaii Building Division ' <br /> 101 Pauahi St. <br /> Hilo, HI 96720 <br /> Dear Ms.Jessica Andrews <br /> RE: Sign Application for Hawaii Pacific Oncology Center(HPOC) <br /> TMK:230310190000 <br /> Application A2017-51-100002 <br /> Project Address: 1285 Waianuenue Ave. Hilo, HI 96720 ^ <br /> Hawaii Health Systems Corporationi- he|andownerfortheabovereforenosdTWYKand <br /> address. Previoualy. a |anduueVahonoePormit#84SweegnanbadonAqguat14. 18S7forampecihn <br /> height requirement/rear and side yard requirements. The facty was allowed as a public use building, <br /> under Section 25-4-1 1 They are now applying for a sign variance. The request for the variance is to <br /> install a non-illuminated ground sign forthe following reasons: <br /> 1) The sign is necessary because there are no physical markings on the property to describe its use <br /> and function. There is no identifying address on Waianuenue Ave. fronting the property as well. <br /> The sign will easily notify the public of HPOC location and address, <br /> 2) It is an important facility for people receiving chemotherapy treatments and medical assistance. It <br /> is imperative that these people can easily find their treatment :enter. This is extremely important <br /> for the elderly,people in need of medical treatment or that have sight limitations. In residential <br /> zones the signage area is limited to 6 square feet,which is not adequate for a facility of this <br /> importance. Being located directly across the street from Hilo Hospital and the Emergency Room; <br /> their signage has the ability to attract one's attention,and further the confusion of where patients <br /> and their loved ones, need to go. Installing a sign of 15 square feet will be just adequate enough <br /> for the benefit and interest for the public.The size of the sign is appropriate to the lots frontage <br /> size with county codes(if zoned commercial). <br /> 3) The new sign will be color coordinated with existing building and the adjacenttrash enclosure. <br /> 4) Granting the variance will not adversely affect the rights of the adjacent property owners due to <br /> the fact that the lot on the left is a parking lot for the hospital; second lot to the left is also a <br /> parking lot and owned by the State of Hawaii (for the hospital);the,lot behind is owned by Hilo <br /> Medical Investors and the lot on the right side was just purchased by Hilo hospital as well. The sign <br /> we are proposing will help the public, in fact it will only serve to help in the interest, convenience, <br /> safety andwelfare for the public. The fact that the sign is non-illuminated, it will not adver5ely <br /> affect resident drivers at night when HPOC is closed. <br /> If this project is not granted a variance, it will continue to be a hardship for surrounding businesses due <br /> to the fact people will continue to drive into other business,asking for directions,searching for HPOC <br /> and the address 1285 Waianuenue Ave. • <br /> If you have any questions regarding this signage project, please contact Rick Hendershot,the owner of <br /> Mauna Kea Signs, LLC, at 808-969-1660 or by email rickrnounakeasi�ns@p�mnmi|ozm <br /> . . . <br /> Sincerely, '/. <br /> at; ��|.^�y` 0�y <br /> • <br />