2020-08-04 Kailua Village Design Commission Minutes

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Applicant - The applicant continued to say that there were two factors. When they originally planned to build a duplex, financially that wasn't possible. They knew that there was going to be a sewer project coming in at some point, but didn't know when that was going to happen, because it had been delayed twice. So it was beneficial, because they would have had to build two septic tanks, which was not feasible for the size of lot. Chairman Roth - Chairman asked if applicant had anything more he wanted to add. Applicant - Answered, if the Commissioners had any more questions, he would keep it simple. Chairman Roth - Chairman asked Commissioners if they had any more questions. Commissioner Hetherington - Hetherington referred to Page A-3, between the first and second floor plans. He understood the fire wall, but mentioned that the applicant had a number of separation walls that appear to be actually intended to turn into a four-plex and not a duplex. What are the separation walls? Applicant - Answered, that it just means there is a wall in between the rooms. That was just trying to explain the walls in between the rooms. When they were planning the changes, one of the county officials told them to explain where the actual walls were. The only fire wall was between two units. Commissioner Sullenberger —Sullenberger wanted clarification on bedroom 3 and bedroom 4. He asked if the rooms were one big bedroom and if the wall was to divide that space. Applicant—The applicant answered, no. He mentions that where 3 & 4 bedrooms are, they're two separate rooms. One of the rooms is a storage and the other a workshop. It's there for structural support. Commissioner Sullenberger —Clarification was given and Sullenberger was thankful. Commissioner Smith—Smith points out that the plans do not have licensed architectural stamps and that's something maybe Planning Staff should clarify. He only saw a stamp on the page with landscaping. Ms. Newlon (Staff) —Ms. Newlon, answers Commissioner Smith's question. For Plan Approval Applications we do not require an architect or engineer stamp. It's when they come in for building permit, that it is a requirement. Commissioner Smith—Smith questions. "I thought these were the building permit set?" 5