2020-10-27 Kailua Village Design Commission Minutes

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Landowner: Aleksandr and Tanya Agarkov TMK: (3) 7-5-022:090 Location: 75-198 Alakai Street, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740 Ms. Newlon (Staff) commenced her Power point presentation for Applicant Aleksandr and Tanya Agarkov, who proposes to convert a Single-Family Dwelling that's existing to a Duplex with building permits since 2019. Convert the bottom floor to the extra bedrooms that were the permitted workshops and storage rooms for personal use. They will be converting the bar sink upstairs into a full kitchen, to create two small bedroom units. Ms. Newlon focused on the areas that would satisfy the Commissioner's desire for a much clearer and consistent set of plans. There were photos of parking spaces for the (2) Units, including the downstairs and upstairs of building. Photos of the downstairs showed the current situation with storage and workshop. Slides of Landscape plan, presented very clear drawings of existing and proposed boundary lines and fencing. The new and revised site plan showed the (4)parking spaces with dimensions and backup apron for the two units. Staff confirmed that the applicant shows site plan to be consistent with Landscape plan and that the septic tank on drawings were removed. The applicant's Aleksandr and Tanya Agarkov were not present for the online meeting. Chairman Roth began the discussion by saying that the applicant did everything that they were asked to do. The applicant did a before and after plan of the ground floor and photos of the parking spaces. He was convinced, and that the KVDC should allow them to proceed. Commissioner Ikeuchi agreed with Chairman Roth and said that the applicant presented a much clearer plan and that everything looked good. Commissioner Hetherington was concerned and pointed out where the corner radius dimensions show a dashed line on plot plan, he noticed that the parking space crossed that line. He also mentioned that on the Landscape plan there was a tree in that area. Chairman Roth answered, that he would suspect the applicant would be parking closer to the building, like it was shown in the photo with van in the parking area. Ms. Newlon commented that the corner area would have a clearance of three to eight feet, the palm trees were okay and that adjustments could be made by parking closer to the building. Commissioner Smith mentioned that he went to the proposed project. He said that the applicant's house was the nicest house on any of the nearby streets. Smith added that when he looked at the plans, it would look like they are going to have a number of rentals downstairs, but what they are representing and what they are going to do on the property, is an improvement. He would be voting in favor. Commissioner Werchick—Moved that the Commissioner's approve the revised application and Sullenberger seconded. 2