2020-02-11 Kailua Village Design Commission Minutes

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The applicant addresses Chairman Roth regarding an amendment to the agenda. Ms. Newlon recommends all rectifications to be made during the applicant's presentation or in the plan approval phase. Ms. Newlon commenced her PowerPoint presentation for the proposed revisions for the Henry Street Hotel. She used slides to help orient the commission as to where the subject parcel is situated. Slide 2- Subdivision map no. 7789-r, subject parcel, lot 1-A with access and utility easement off Henry Street. Slide 3 —Tax map indicating the location of the project parcel 6 Slide 4 - A letter from the design review by KVDC first held on August 15, 2017, whereby the KVDC voted to defer action with recommendations made to address concerns and to return for another meeting. KVDC held a second meeting on 9/19/2017 for a revised design, and the KVDC unanimously voted to recommend approval of the proposed project with; 1) any white color to be changed to almond, and; 2) for the stucco treatment, as shown on sheet A-5.1, to be changed from driftwood to cotton. The submittal following the recommendation letter dated 10/4/2017 was consistent with recommendations as cited above and reflected in the approved Final Plan Approval on 1/11/2018. Slide 5 —The agenda required rectifications according to the submittal from the applicant. Revisions include; 1) 140 rooms reduced to 128 (48 rooms with kitchens, and 80 rooms without); 2) reserve an area for a potential second phase to include up to 18 apartments; 3)reduce the proposed parking with the intent to provide a minimum of 128 stalls; 4) reduce the size and height of the Mauka Wing by one floor. The landscaping, materials, and orientation of the Makai Wing would remain unaltered. Slide 6—Displays the exterior elevation submitted for this design review and includes the colors of the proposed Henry Street Hotel that are an amendment request to the previously approved color scheme: 1) Siding—changed back to driftwood, from already approved recommendation to cotton. 2) Any color or white previously changed to cotton; now trim is shown as Patina Green. 3) Doors previously shown as almond, now shown as bronze. 4) Windows previously shown as almond, now shown as bronze. Slide 7 & 8—Displays the reserved area for future changes to the design footprint for phase two in the northeast corner of the parcel. Slide 9 & 10—Floor plans level 1 —4. Slide 11 —Rooftop plans. Slide 12 & 13—Exterior elevations. Commissioner Ching questions, "What part of the hotel,if any, will be seen from Queen K?"Ms.Newlon depicts the black and white photocopies of the original photographs provided with the application. Due to the poor quality of the copies,it was yet unclear as to what would be seen. Chairman Roth notes prior review of the plans, and with landscaping and the drop in elevation, the commissioners determined not much of the building would be seen. Commissioner Kern also mentioned on page A-3.1, the north, south, east, and west orientations may give some thought and clarification to the question. Commissioner Ikeuchi queries regarding the reserved area and presumes another meeting for phase two of the plan. Ms. Newlon confirms and goes on to explain for future developments; the developer can show a footprint, including a parking area, or set aside a reserved space on the parcel. Regardless, the developer will need to return for further design review for the potential phase two.