2020 -12-08 KAILUA VILLAGE DESIGN COMMISSION (draft)

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Applicants Roger and Linda Clark proposed a sign permit/variance for a 2 square foot real estate non-illuminating sign with maximum 1.65 inch lettering, and proposed to place the sign on an entry rock wall with chain link fence, located at the front of their condominium complex of the Kona West located off of Kuakini Hwy. Commissioner Sullenberger wanted to make clear that the applicants were selling their condo. Ms. Newlon (staff) confirmed that the applicants were selling their Condo and want to place their sign outside of their entry wall. Commissioner Smith asked if dimensions of the sign were provided. Chairman Roth responded and pointed out that the dimensions were provided on attachment BC, by the chain link fence indicating that the dimensions were 1 foot by 2 feet. Commissioner Smith mentioned that he noticed there were correspondences about the unit owners having difficulty getting in touch with land owner and asked if there is a requirement that the landowner sign the application. Ms. Newlon responded saying that even though it is a requirement that the land owner sign the application, the applicant has been working with the DPW Building and their sign variance requirements. Commissioner Werchick mentioned this issue is a good example of something that should not be addressed at the Kailua Village Design Commission. He suggested that the rule should be amended and should not be subject to a 30 day rule, because the probability of properties selling within the 30 day rule is minimal and will bring much expense and difficulty to property owners in this situation. Chairman Roth agreed with Commissioner Werchick and suggested that in this case it should be interpreted under the 6 month paragraph and not the 30 day paragraph. Commissioner Werchick made a motion to approve the extension and Commissioner Crusat seconded the motion. Commissioner Smith asked Commissioners if the motion should be that the Building Division confirm the application to be valid, because it lacks the land owner's signature. Commissioner Werchick responded by saying that it shouldn't be a KVDC decision. Ms. Newlon began a roll call vote. Commissioner Werchick made the motion to approve the application as submitted and Commissioner Crusat, seconded the motion. Voting began with Commissioner's Ching (Aye), Hetherington (Aye), Ikeuchi (Aye), Kern (Aye), Smith(Aye), Sullenberger(Aye) and Werchick (Maker of motion). It was a unanimous vote, the motion was approved. Chairman Roth—The motion is adopted. 3. The applicant, Raymond S. Pieri, Project Manager of the Kona Reef Condominium,is requesting design review of their proposed shoreline area erosion abatement and property protection project. The project consists of a proposed CRM wall that would be built entirely along Kona Reef's property in a northwesterly direction for approximately 220-feet, to be located within 1-foot inland of the State Certified shoreline. The applicant has applied for a Shoreline Setback Variance and a Special Management Area Use Permit for this project. 3