2022-03-22 Kailua Village Design Commission Minutes

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the owner had to mitigate roof leakage as soon as possible. He said that he was not aware that the umbrellas and the signs were not permitted, but that if that was the case, he would make separate application submittals. He also stated that the vision of Mr. Fujimoto, the new owner from Honolulu, was to improve the property, with these proposed changes as the first step. He said that the building had not been maintained for many years, and that he was happy to see someone making the commitment to improving the village area and to doing everything by the book. There being no questions of the applicant from the Commissioners, Chairman Roth opened the floor for comments and reiterated that what the Commission would decide on were the items within the application. He then suggested that the owner consider creating a master signage plan like some other commercial projects in the Kailua Village, which would make the appearance of the building stay neat and consistent as tenants come and go and would also streamline the sign permit application process for each tenant. He also commented that he was very much in favor of the application, that the maintenance work on the property was long overdue, and that the proposed colors were fine with him. Commissioner Ikeuchi agreed that the maintenance was overdue. She added that giving it a little love would be a good thing, especially since a lot of people go there and circulate in that place. It was moved by Commissioner Ikeuchi and seconded by Commissioner Crusat that the Commission approve the application as submitted. There being no discussion on the motion, a roll call vote was taken, and the motion carried with five ayes (Ikeuchi, Crusat, Ching, Smith, and Werchick), no noes, and two absent and excused (Kern and Sullenberger). ANNOUNCEMENTS Next meeting tentatively scheduled for April 12, 2022. At 5:38 p.m. Chairman Roth called upon staff for update. Ms. Newlon stated that the April 12, 2022, meeting was cancelled for there being no applications, and that the next tentative meeting date was April 26, 2022. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, Chairman Roth adjourned the meeting at 5:39 p.m. Respectfully submitted, ATTEST: Noriko Sauer, Secretary Shaun Roth, Chairman Kailua Village Design Commission 3 Kailua Village Design Commission March 22,2022,Meeting Minutes