2019-09-03 Kailua Village Design Commission Minutes

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mass of the roof was diminished significantly. Commissioner Ikeuchi, agreeing that the building appeared to be really massive from a certain perspective, commented that her only concern would be the height of the building, which made it look like a whole new church rather than a parish hall; however, she opined that the project would directly benefit the community, and that, as noted by Chairman Roth, the building looked very different in the rendering on Sheet A5.0, if it was true to what it would actually look like. She added that in the same rendering there seemed to be a lot of space as well. Commissioner Werchick was of the opinion that it was not at all going to look like the rendering, and that from Alii Drive it would look ginormous. He said that even though the proposal conformed to the existing set of rules, his wish would be relief to the eye, with such things as trees. Commissioner Crusat pointed out that trees had been planted, which were just growing more slowly than one might wish. Commissioner Crusat commented she was aware that the condominium complex behind the church property had a lot of issues with the noise from church functions, and that the hall would bring some resolution. She expressed her support for the proposal, specifically mentioning the color scheme. Upon inquiry by Commissioner Werchick, Mr. Haanio said that there was access from the church property to the library parking on the makai side of the cemetery. Mentioning that he was on the Friends of the Library board, Commissioner Werchick commented that the Library did a lot of programs on Saturdays and so the parking would not be available for Church on those days. Ms. Newlon noted that the only parking agreement that she was aware of said that the church and the parish hall be not used at the same time, and that parking remain on site. It was moved by Commissioner Crusat and seconded by Commissioner Ikeuchi that the Commission forward to the Planning Director a recommendation for approval of the proposed project as submitted. There being no discussion on the motion, a roll call vote was taken and the motion carried with eight ayes (Crusat, Ikeuchi, Ching, Hetherington, Kern, Smith, Sullenberger and Werchick) and no noes. ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS Ms. Newlon said that due to oversight she had not included in this meeting agenda a discussion item that the Commission had requested at the previous meeting, regarding communication to the Department of Public Works about the need for consistency in calculating sign area. She said that the discussion would be placed on the next meeting agenda. Commissioner Hetherington mentioned that he had met with Mr. Neal Tanaka from Public Works on the subject matter, on which he would report to the Commission when agendized, and that he would prepare a draft letter for the Commission to review. ANNOUNCEMENTS Next meeting tentatively scheduled for September 17, 2019. Ms. Newlon stated that to her knowledge the next meeting would be on September 17, 2019, which staff would confirm at a later date. 4