2020-07-07 Kailua Village Design Commission Minutes

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Commissioner Hetherington says that he has zero problems with it being behind the building and that he may be behind the times, but if it were in front of the buildings I would not be approving it, simply because of the idea that the commission is trying to keep some sense of history, but totally agree of its concept and reason for it, and also agrees with its location. But for future reference if this type of style were to come up down town Kona somewhere, I would not be approving it. Chairman Roth thinks that keeping some of that kind of artwork would help with the history in that particular area of the village. Commissioner Hetherington says he understands and have spent time doing workshops at the sole center near the brewery and there is a beautiful more local enhancing mural of fishes, octopuses and whales done by students of the High School and that for me is just a style and as we move forward in the future that would be a question. Is it something for the commission to approve? I'm approving this but thinking about the future. Chairman Roth thanks Commissioner Hetherington for his comments. No further discussion. The question was on the motion and Roth asked for the motion to be read. Ms. Newlon reads the motion. Commissioner Werchick made the motion to approve the design as existing with the option to paint the lamp posts with a similar design and it was seconded by Commissioner Sullenberger. Chairman Roth suggested to vote on the motion a roll call was taken by Rosalind Newlon (Staff) and the motion was carried with 7 ayes, (Ching, Crusat, Hetherington, Ikeuchi, Kern, Sullenberger & Werchick) and one absent(Smith). 5 Minute Break to prepare for next applicant. Chairman Roth reads the information on applicant as Ms. Newlon works on presentation. The applicant is Par Hawaii,proposing sign permit for a wall sign for an existing convenient store located at the Kona Coast Shopping Center, located at TMK 7- 4-015:001. The sign would read "Nom Nom Express"with proposed maximum letter height of 7 inches. The area of the sign is 4.97 square feet and would be located 88 inches above grade, measured to the top of the sign. The colors selected for the lettering are a combination of grey and maroon color. Landowner: Queen Liliuokalani Trust\ (Lessees; ValueRock Kona Coast LLC, ValueRock Lone Kona Coast LLC, ValueRock Trabuco Kona Coast LLC) TMK: (3) 7-4-015:001 Location: 74-5577 Palani Road, Kailua-Kona, Hawaii 96740 Commissioner Bryant Ching asked applicant what is "Nom Nom Express?" Representative of Par Hawaii, Bart Mansier explains that Nom Nom is a branded C (convenient) store typically attached to a Hele or 76 gas station. Commission Michaela Ikeuchi wanted clarification from staff that applicant will not require a variance for signs. 4