2020-08-04 Kailua Village Design Commission Minutes

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Chairman Roth—Roth asked Commissioners if they had more questions for the applicant. Ms. Newlon (Staff) —Newlon comments that when a building permit comes in for a review by plan checkers, and they see bar sinks on a counter similar to these presented, in each bedroom down stairs, they will be stamped as not approved and as a second kitchen. They will be giving a single family dwelling notice to the owner, notifying them that these are to remain as a single family dwelling. Each duplex can only have a single kitchen. They will be approved as bar sinks and not approved for second kitchens. Chairman Roth—Roth moves forward to a discussion. He begins the discussion by stating that he is not completely convinced on what the applicant has presented. Referring his concerns to the parking and the inconsistency of applicant's story. Roth supports additional housing and keeping it low cost. He said that it is a great place to have more housing, but housing should not be substandard. It starts to become substandard when it doesn't follow all the rules and that he would like to see a consistent presentation of the yard space and what is on the parcel currently. The applicant described the bottom floor to be empty spaces, however, it is being presented as a duplex and not a single family dwelling. "This raises questions," said Roth. "It's a nice looking project. The finishes are tasteful. It has a nice lanai, and sounds like there is a lot of good things about it."He understands the applicant's story of the sewer being a question, and has a legitimate reason to have their plan changed from a single family dwelling to a duplex. The bar sinks in bedrooms and other places around houses, are not necessarily a red flag. Roth explained that he does a lot of high end residences where there are bar sinks all over the place. He thinks people should be allowed to do that, but at the same context, need assurance that this is not going to become a six unit building. Parking and safety is a concern. Chairman Roth—Chairman opens the floor to discussion. Commissioner Hetherington—Hetherington agrees with Chairman. He was concerned about rooms on the second floor having their own entrance and no access from one room to the other, a concern that could raise red flags, but not illegal. He commented that the KVDC went a little beyond their duties as Commissioners, by addressing building and planning matters. The applicant should have had his contractor rough in the plumbing, but building looked good and hopes that the landscaping is installed as designed. Commissioner Smith- Commissioner Smith suggested to defer and would like clarity on all the questions Chairman Roth stated. Chairman Roth - Chairman wanted Commissioner's to be clear and sure that if they were to defer, what is it that they want to see when the applicant returns to KVDC. Chair 9