2022-04-26 Kailua Village Design Commission Minutes

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buildings located on the north side of Pawai Place, in Kailua-Kona. The exterior improvements include installing shade structures for outdoor seating areas outside of three restaurant establishments located within the two buildings. The proposed structure(s) are prefabricated and would consist of extruded aluminum structural components with polycarbonate roof panels that are "dark grey" (tinted). The shade structure would be black anodized aluminum to match the color of the aluminum windows and door extrusions on the buildings. The exterior colors of the buildings will not be changed. Applicant: Ken Kilkuskie Landowner: Lili`uokalani Trust Estate Lessee: Manini Holdings, LLC TMK: (3) 7-4-010:018 Location: 74-5599 Pawai Place, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740 The Commission took up this item at 5:26 p.m. Ms. Newlon gave a PowerPoint presentation on the proposed exterior improvements. She pointed to the subject property and existing improvements on a map and an aerial photograph. She showed the three locations of the proposed shade structures and said that those outdoor seating areas had been approved by both the Commission and Plan Approval in 2016. She displayed a picture of the proposed dark-gray polycarbonate material and the extruded aluminum material matching the bronze metal of the windows of the buildings. She presented another picture showing the shade effect of the polycarbonate material. She recapitulated the proposal and request for design review by going over the applicant's letter to the Commission. There were no questions from the Commissioners. Chairman Roth called upon the applicant for his presentation. Mr. Kilkuskie stated that it was a straightforward project where the building owner and the restaurant owners wish to cut some of the heat and keep the rain off of their outdoor seating areas in an aesthetic way. He said that they wanted to stay away from wood or alternate materials and were pleased with the solution to use the aluminum material that would match the existing structures. Upon inquiry by Commissioner Smith, Mr. Kilkuskie said that the shade panels would be sloped, and that there had been no discussion of adding rain gutters. Commissioner Smith expressed his support for the overall development on the subject property, also mentioning the parking and the murals. There being no further questions of the applicant from the Commissioners, Chairman Roth opened the floor for comments and said that he was also in support of the application. He said that the shade solution would be very durable and fit right in with the existing buildings. He also commented that with the COVID-19 pandemic still ongoing, it was good to encourage outdoor seating, and that having that sort of outdoor life would be very appealing in this neighborhood. It was moved by Commissioner Ikeuchi and seconded by Commissioner Smith that the Commission approve the application as presented. There being no discussion on the motion, a roll call vote was taken, and the motion carried with five ayes (Ikeuchi, Smith, Crusat, Sullenberger, and Roth), no noes, and three absent and excused (Ching, Kern, and Werchick). 2 Kailua Village Design Commission April 26,2022,Meeting Minutes