2022-10-25 Kailua Village Design Commission Minutes

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It was moved by Commissioner Werchick and seconded by Commissioner Crusat that the Commission accept the application as presented. There being no discussion on the motion, a roll call vote was taken, and the motion carried with five ayes (Werchick, Crusat, Greenwell, Ikeuchi, and Kilkuskie), no noes, and one absent and excused (Kern). 3. PL-KVD-2022-000023: The applicant, Peter J. Piper,is requesting design review of a new church sanctuary and cafe for the King's Cathedral and Chapels in the King Kamehameha Mall on Kuakini Highway. The project consists of interior alterations to a 4,608-square foot portion of the existing building, demolition of an existing interior bar and outdoor patio space, and addition of 1,312 square feet, as well as additional landscaping. All exterior improvements will use the same materials and be the same colors as the existing building. Applicant: Peter J. Piper Landowner: King's Cathedral and Chapels TMK: (3) 7-5-005:005 Location: 75-5626 Kuakini Highway, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740 The Commission took up this item at 2:54 p.m. Ms. Newlon gave a PowerPoint presentation on the proposed church sanctuary and cafe within the King Kamehameha Mall. She showed the property location on the Tax Map Key map and an aerial photograph. Showing the floor plans, she noted that the addition of the cafe and kitchen will be created by enclosing the existing outdoor eating area in the northern corner of the building. She said that the exterior color will remain the same, and that the enclosed addition will match the existing color. She also mentioned that the landowner has an off-site parking agreement, as the proposed project will increase the number of stalls required, but that the matter of parking will be addressed during the Plan Approval process. At Chairman Roth's request, she clarified the area to be enclosed for the cafe and kitchen on the elevation drawings. There being no questions of staff from the Commissioners, Chairman Roth called upon the applicant. Mr. Piper stated that the staff presentation covered the application well, and that the main point is that the architecture will remain the same, and the colors and materials of the proposed addition will match the existing building. Chairman Roth confirmed with Mr. Piper that the proposed addition will complete the corner of the rectangular shape of the building, and that the roof overhang will be the same overhang as well. In response to Chairman Roth's questions, Mr. Piper said that his understanding is that the church sanctuary will primarily be used on Sundays, and that the cafe will be open every day and open to the general public. Chairman Roth opened the floor for comments and said that he would be happy to see something happen with that open corner of the building, which has been a disaster for a long time, and that he likes some of the use being daily that will keep the activity in the building throughout the week, as well as the church activity on the weekend. He said that he finds the proposal to be all very positive. There were no comments from other Commissioners. 5 Kailua Village Design Commission October 25,2022,Meeting Minutes