2020-09-15 Kailua Village Design Commission Minutes

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exemption allowed per Zoning Code Section 25-4-22(a); not to exceed 10 feet above governing height for screening of elevator machinery. The color scheme will remain the same as previously approved by the KVDC on May 18, 2016. Landowner: Tante Urban, Kalawa 40 LLC TMK: (3) 7-5-022:040 Location: 75-5733 Kalawa Street, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740 Ms. Newlon (Staff) commenced her Power point presentation for applicant Tante Urban, Kalawa 40 LLC. Design review for the extension to elevator shaft to the third floor of a proposed three-story 6-unit apartment building, with commercial space on the ground floor. Ms. Newlon explained that the Plan Approval for the project was distributed on August 10, 2016, for the three-story building with 6 units. Also approved were 10 parking spaces, two bike racks and a commercial space area on the ground floor. Building, electrical and planning permits were issued in 2019 and 2020. The use of pitched roof was consistent with the Master Plan of the Kailua Village Design and the colors for the building were also previously approved. Newlon focused on the elevation sheets showing the three-story 6 unit apartment building, with side view of elevator shaft and the outside view with pitched roof partially enclosing the elevator shaft on the top. A few slides were presented to show a color chart that was previously approved, and the colors proposed included brown trim, beige siding and Tahitian bronze roof. Applicant wanted to ensure that Commissioners had an opportunity to view the elevator shaft that was presented on elevation plans, showing the back of the building and that it was not visible from the street. Chairman Roth began the discussion by saying that 30 feet is already too low for that area and given the extra option for more accessibility to the top floor is great for housing, even if it is not required for ADA. He also agreed with applicant that the elevator shaft is not visible from the street. Commissioner Hetherington commented and agreed that you won't be able to see the elevator shaft from the street, however, after doing some research on google, the view of the complex behind will be completely taken away. He also comments that everything presented is legal and the extra 4 feet in the center will probably be visible from their prospective, but won't take any less away from their view per say. Chairman Roth mentions that the proposed project is practical. It was moved by Commissioner Werchick and seconded by Commissioner Ching that the Commission forward to the Planning Director a recommendation for approval of the proposed project as presented. 2