2019-04-23 Kailua Village Design Commission Minutes

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Landowner: Watumull Properties Corp TMK: (3) 7-5-008:009 Location: 75-5776 Ali‘i Drive, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740 Ms. Bugado gave a PowerPoint presentation, and described the project. She said that, according to the applicant, no changes would be made to the existing building area and configuration, landscaping, or outdoor seating numbers, and that all existing building colors would remain the same. She clarified that the exterior doors described as “new” on the plans were actually replacements of existing doors. She said that signage was not included in the application, and that the applicant was reminded that their signage plan would have to be reviewed by the Commission. Commissioner Smith asked whether the proposed roll-up screens as shown on Sheet A4.1 would be installed in front of existing windows or replacing the windows, and whether or not the screen material was see-through. Ms. Bugado asked that the applicant provide the information. Commissioner Smith also asked to clarify the Commission’s responsibility for projects that were not visible from public right-of-ways. Ms. Bugado responded that the Commission’s responsibility was to review any exterior work that was visible not only from public roads but also from any public places, such as the ocean, which was the case of this renovation work in question. Mr. Eric von Platen Luder, representing the applicant, addressed Commissioner Smith’s earlier questions about the roll-up screens, and said that they would replace the windows, and that they were made of see-through mesh fabric. He also said that according to the manufacturer, the fabric was supposed to make rain water run down once it hit the screen and not go through the screen, and that the applicant’s plan was to keep the screens up during the day. Asked by Commissioner Hetherington, he clarified that the manufacturer’s brochure included in the application was showing the screen product half-way down in a cream color, though the photograph was not a good example for their proposal. Also in response to Commissioner Hetherington’s inquiry, he said that there was security at night. Chairman Roth asked about the color of the railing. The applicant, Scott Dodd, replied that it would match the existing color, and Mr. von Platen Luder said which would be blue. It was moved by Commissioner Hetherington and seconded by Commissioner Ikeuchi that the Commission recommend approval of the project as presented. There being no discussion on the motion, a roll call vote was taken and the motion carried with six ayes (Hetherington, Ikeuchi, Ching, Crusat, Smith and Sullenberger), no noes, and one absent and excused (Kern). 2. The applicant, Teresa Jones, is proposing exterior color changes and installation of new entry bollards at the Walmart in Kona. The proposal includes changing the exterior colors to gray tones and adding new entry bollards for safety. Landowner: Walmart Stores Inc. TMK: (3) 7-5-004:043 Location: 75-1015 Henry Street, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740 Ms. Newlon gave a PowerPoint presentation, and described the proposed exterior improvements. She presented color samples, and explained the proposed color scheme. \[At this time, 5:30 p.m., 2