2019-09-17 Kailua Village Design Commission Minutes

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appearance had to be improved. Commissioner Sullenberger pointed out that the applicant was operating under the approved variance, and that if denied, the place might end up remaining the status quo or with just a like-for-like replacement of the awning. Commissioner Werchick said that Commission's denial, however, might inspire the applicant to put some thought into a new design. Chairman Roth said that it was also important to let the Planning Department know that the Commission was not in favor of the application. It was moved by Commissioner Werchick and seconded by Commissioner Ching that the Commission forward to the Planning Director a recommendation for denial of the proposed project as submitted, with a suggestion that, should the applicant choose to revise their submittal, anything designed as a permanent covering be not exceed five feet from the building. Commissioner Hetherington said that during his involvement with the property there had been a talk about removing the entire metal roof and awning and instead installing a new awning system with some interesting sculptural designs, and so there were other ways in which the applicant could improve the design. Chairman Roth said that he would like the applicant to also look down the street to get ideas from other businesses. There being no further discussion on the motion, a roll call vote was taken and the motion carried with six ayes (Werchick, Ching, Hetherington, Ikeuchi, Kern and Sullenberger), no noes and two absent and excused (Crusat and Smith). ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS None. ANNOUNCEMENTS Next meeting tentatively scheduled for October 8, 2019. Ms. Bugado said that the next regularly-scheduled meeting was on October 8, 2019, but that she was not aware of any applications to be placed on the agenda at this time. Commissioner Ching announced that the new signs for Planet Fitness have been installed. The Commissioners briefly exchanged their acknowledgment of Planet Fitness's compliance. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, Chairman Roth adjourned the meeting at 6:01 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Noriko Sauer, Secretary ATTEST: Shaun Roth, Chairman Kailua Village Design Commission 5