2022-08-23 Kailua Village Design Commission Minutes

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approximately 30 feet wide, or 45 square feet, and the maximum logo and letter height would be 18 inches. The sign material would be composed of 1/8-inch-thick acrylic face applied with translucent vinyl,with 3/4-inch white trim cap and would be LED illuminated. No changes to the exterior colors of the building proposed. Applicant: Kerry Ringrose, Pacific Sign & Design Landowner: Liliuokalani Trust Estate TMK: (3) 7-4-015:018 Location: 74-5583 Luhia Street, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740 The Commission took up this item at 5:51 p.m. Ms. Newlon gave a PowerPoint presentation on the proposed wall sign. On the Tax Map Kay map and an aerial photograph, she clarified the location of the subject property in relation to the roadways, parking areas, and surrounding buildings. She described the sign specifications and said that an existing sign variance allows signs on both sides of the building and the elevation to go up to 27 feet 3 inches; she noted that the application showed the sign on only one wall, and that the proposed elevation was 18 feet 6 inches. She said that the 18-inch letter height was consistent with the allowance and the 45-square foot sign area was also within the 75-square foot allowance for the Kona Industrial Subdivision. In conclusion, she said that the application was consistent with the Sign Code Section 3-58 for wall signs. Chairman Roth commented that the information on the existing sign variance was helpful. There being no questions of staff from the Commissioners, Chairman Roth called upon the applicant. Mr. Kerry Ringrose introduced himself as the president of Pacific Sign & Design handling this signage project. He stated that it was a fairly low impact sign, considering the sign area being only six to seven percent of the wall facade. He said that his client, The Mind's Eye Interiors, was mindful of being in the interior business and wanted the sign to clearly identify their location but be tasteful and not overdo it. Upon inquiry by Chairman Roth, Mr. Ringrose clarified that the blue-colored area of the wall on the elevation drawing was a bulkhead facia that projects forward as better shown on the actual photograph of the building. When further asked by Chairman Roth if the blue-colored area was a part of the LED illumination, Mr. Ringrose clarified that the only the raised white letters and logo would be illuminated, and that the blue area was just painted. There being no further questions of the applicant from the Commissioners, Chairman Roth opened the floor for comments. Commissioner Ikeuchi commented that she appreciated the thoughtfulness that was put into the design that was consistent with the sign variance they already had, and that the scale and design looked tasteful and appropriate for the building. She also said that the illumination from the sign of that size would not be so glaringly blinding for motorists, which would be the only concern she might have. Chairman Roth said that since the building faces the highway, the sign would need to be of a certain size to be visible, and for that reason, the scale as proposed seemed appropriate to him also. It was moved by Commissioner Ikeuchi and seconded by Commissioner Werchick that the Commission approve the application as submitted. There being no discussion on the motion, a 5 Kailua Village Design Commission August 23,2022,Meeting Minutes