2022-12-13 Kailua Village Design Commission Minutes

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NEW BUSINESS 1. PL-KVD-2022-000024: The applicant, Almodina Lopez of Tinguely Development,is requesting design review for a new awning for Foster's Kitchen, at the Coconut Grove Marketplace, located at TMK 7-5-009:028. The project includes installing a new awning over existing stairs that lead to the second story restaurant. The new awning and stairs would be in a portion of the south side yard of the restaurant, overlooking the adjacent volleyball court. The materials used include fiber cement bead board painted white, corrugated metal roof painted tan to match the building,with the stairs, trim and railings painted white, and handrails painted dark green to match existing handrail. Applicant: Almodina Lopez of Tinguely Development Landowner: Coconut Grove Retail XIII LLC TMK: (3) 7-5-009:028 Location: 75-5805 AIN Drive, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740 The Commission took up this item at 2:34 p.m. Ms. Newlon gave a PowerPoint presentation on the application. She said that the proposed awning would not go beyond the edge of the stairway that is projecting 5 feet into the 10-foot side yard setback, which is allowable. She noted that the corrugated metal material and tan color of the awning would match the existing building. She also said that the Coconut Grove Marketplace provides 257 parking spaces in total, which is 54 more than the required 203 spaces, and that no additional parking is required for this proposed project. There being no questions of staff from the Commissioners, Chairman Roth called upon the applicant. Ms. Lopez introduced herself and said that she had nothing to add to Ms. Newlon's presentation. There were no questions from the Commissioners. Chairman Roth opened the floor for comments. He said that the main reason for the project appeared to be the safety and protection of the stairs, and that to him it had a ship gangplank sort of look that seemed in keeping with the building. He also commented that though small, it was a roof rather than an awning in his opinion, which was fine by him. Commissioner Werchick said it would be an improvement in that it would give the building a more finished look and enhance the view looking across the volleyball court. Chairman Roth added that the roof would probably weather better than a fabric awning over time. It was moved by Commissioner Werchick 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 (Werchick, Crusat, Greenwell, Kilkuskie, and Roth), and one absent and excused (Kern). 2. PL-KVD-2022-000025: The applicant, Almodina Lopez of Tinguely Development,is requesting design review for a new awning at Humpy's Ale House, located on the first floor at the Coconut Grove Marketplace, at TMK 7-5-009:025, off Alii Drive. The 2 Kailua Village Design Commission December 13,2022,Meeting Minutes