2021-11-09 Kailua Village Design Commission Minutes

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submittal, the artist had completed six specific pieces for this project since then. He described the location of each mural on the site plan. He spoke of a shared parking agreement involving the three subject parcels, which had been signed off by the landowner, Lili`uokalani Trust Estates, who is in support of what is being proposed in this application, he said. He also presented additional information on the structure and landscape improvements over the plans, including clarification of the rusty orange umbrella color as shown and the propane tanks being the typical 250- or 500-gallon horizontal type. He emphasized that Manini Holdings, LLC ("Manini") is creating a vibrant livable neighborhood that is much different from the rundown industrial ambience. Mr. Mattson Davis from Manini also provided additional information. In regards to the murals, he first clarified that the structure that is the location for the No. 5 mural is not a coffee kiosk but a restroom supporting the restaurants. He said that they had been working on those murals for nine months with Kumu Ching and six different artists from around the state, with Hawaiian culture in mind. He further said that each mural would have a QR code, by scanning which people could watch a video of the mural being made, as well as a story about the artist. He noted that he had started this Kona Brewery project in 2004, and that providing sidewalks, curbs, and gutters for 70 percent of Pawai Place as a contribution to the community would mean to him completion of the project. Chairman Roth opened the floor for questions and comments. Commissioner Smith expressed his support for the work that Manini has been doing by investing in a challenging location. He applauded Mr. Davis's effort to improve the district, especially in addressing both vehicular parking and pedestrian friendliness. He concluded his comment by saying that he was in favor of approving everything that the Commission was to vote on at this meeting. Chairman Roth also commended Manini for making the area pedestrian friendly, which is a great direction for the district to be going. He recalled Manini's prior proposal to plant street trees on Pawai Place from years before, which was prevented from happening by county regulations. He opined that the Commission needs to help the applicant to overcome things as such when they are trying to do the right thing, for instance the proposed staircase; he had seen people climbing down the rocks, which was dangerous, and it does not make sense to not provide a safe staircase there. He said that the Commission could not approve their proposed signs at this time, but that he was also in favor of approving everything else, including the three other murals that were not specifically presented today, since the trend was clear enough to him. He added that the project is going to be a great benefit to the community. Commissioner Werchick also expressed his support and applauded Manini's effort to use locally relevant art, which would make the Kona Brewery a particularly attractive place in the community and which the community needs more of. It was moved by Commissioner Smith and seconded by Commissioner Werchick that the Commission approve the requests No. 1 through No.12 as presented in the application packet, with the understanding that the applicant will resubmit the request No. 13 as a sign permit application. Commissioner Sullenberger commented that he was also in favor of the project. There being no further discussion on the motion, a roll call vote was taken, and the motion carried with five ayes (Smith, Werchick, Ching, Ikeuchi, and Sullenberger), no noes, and two absent and excused (Crusat and Kern). 3 Kailua Village Design Commission November 9,2021,Meeting Minutes