2022-01-11 Kailua Village Design Commission Minutes

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that although the county Building Code does not require it, the owner was proactively proposing the guardrail for safety reasons because people had fallen off of the low wall mostly being inebriated. He stated that he and the owner might want to switch the guardrail to horizontal wire from the vertical design as being proposed in the application; he suggested that the Commission consider approving that as an option in its decision. He also corrected a misrepresentation in a conceptual drawing where the guardrail was depicted beyond the steps with yellow safety stripes; he corrected that the guardrail would stop at those steps. Upon inquiry by Chairman Roth, he confirmed that the existing walls get lower as you approach the Palani Road intersection, which would remain as is. In response to Commissioner Ikeuchi's question, he clarified that the guardrail would continue along the curvature of the ramp going up towards the future outdoor dining area, where most falls had happened, and that the existing planters there would remain and be maintained better, which would also add to safety. Chairman Roth clarified that although the Spinners sign was depicted in the drawings, that was not part of the application at this time. Mr. McCowatt confirmed that the application for the sign would be submitted at a later date. Asked by Commissioner Ikeuchi, he also confirmed that the mural would be done by Punky Aloha who had just done nice work at the Kona Brew block, which was proven very popular. Commissioner Ikeuchi expressed her approval for the choice. Chairman Roth opened the floor for discussion and commented that he was in favor of the application for the reason that adding outdoor seating, taking care of the safety of the drop-off, and bringing activity along the street would benefit the community and also seemed to be in keeping with the village. Commissioner Ikeuchi reiterated her support for the mural artwork. She also said that she would prefer the horizontal cable for the guardrail, which would provide the safety measure but draw less attention in her opinion. Mr. McCowatt said that he would agree and would like that to be stated in a motion as a condition of approval. It was moved by Commissioner Ikeuchi and seconded by Commissioner Sullenberger that the Commission approve the application, with the stipulation that the guardrail presented be changed to thinner horizontal cable. There being no further discussion on the motion, a roll call vote was taken, and the motion carried with five ayes (Ikeuchi, Sullenberger, Ching, Crusat, and Smith), no noes, and two absent and excused (Kern and Werchick). 2. PL-KVD-2021-000009: The applicant, Mr. Zach Hanson, of Christopher Kidd and Associates LLC, architect firm/applicant, are proposing exterior and tenant improvements at an existing commercial building for a new outpatient dialysis clinic at the Kona Coast Shopping Center,located off Palani Road at Queen Kaahumanu Highway. The exterior improvements include a new awning; new trash enclosure; new main entrance; new window assemblies; new metal doors; new electrical equipment with protection bollards; new egress lights; repairs to damaged CMU exterior wall; and accessible parking signage on exterior walls. The exterior improvements will be of dark bronze color to match the storefront; there are no other changes to exterior colors of building; interior tenant improvements are not included in the design review. 4 Kailua Village Design Commission January 11,2022,Meeting Minutes