2022-12-13 Kailua Village Design Commission Minutes

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proposed awning would cover an existing dining lanai on the first floor of Humpy's Ale House. The new awning would be approximately six to ten feet wide, and would include skylights, lighting, ceiling fans, new fire sprinklers, and relocation of the existing sign. The awning roof materials would match the existing building with red metal roof, tan awning fascia,wood slats to match existing ceiling and brown paint on the railings. Applicant: Almodina Lopez of Tinguely Development Landowner: Coconut Grove Retail XIII LLC TMK: (3) 7-5-009:025 Location: 75-5801 Ali`i Drive, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740 The Commission took up this item at 2:49 p.m. Ms. Newlon gave a PowerPoint presentation on the application. She pointed out that the existing dining lanai to be covered by the proposed awning is projecting into the side yard setback; she said that this is permitted under Planned Unit Development No. 60, which allows the Coconut Grove Marketplace parcels to work together as one project with certain variances from the Zoning Code. She noted that the material and color of the awning would match the roof of the existing building. She reiterated that the Coconut Grove Marketplace has more parking spaces than required. She also mentioned that the applicant's landscape calculations showed that over 22 percent of the total land area is landscaped while the minimum requirement is 20 percent. She displayed a letter dated July 8, 2019, from the Planning Department to Tinguely Development regarding determinations of Special Management Area Use Permit Assessment for various modifications and improvements within the Coconut Grove Marketplace complex; she quoted the description of this particular project stating, "Install a new, metal frame awning over Humpy's lanai. The new awning would replace existing umbrellas and is intended to create a more cohesive appearance to entire facility. There will be no change to the existing building footprint." There being no questions of staff from the Commissioners, Chairman Roth called upon the applicant. Ms. Lopez said that she had nothing to add to Ms. Newlon's presentation. In response to Chairman Roth's question, Ms. Lopez confirmed that the new awning would not have a gutter and rainwater would just fall off the edge. There were no other questions of the applicant from the Commissioners. Chairman Roth opened the floor for comments. He said that he was fine with the idea of protecting the lanai and providing the shade; however, he wished the chunky edge of the awning had some detailing to match the existing roof, which has a gutter and a fascia that steps back and gives the appearance of thinner edge. Commissioner Greenwell expressed his concern about lack of gutters on the street side in particular because of pedestrians. Commissioner Kilkuskie commented that providing a little overhang could achieve the thinner edge design that Chairman Roth had mentioned and would also protect the lanai. Commissioner Greenwell questioned, however, if that would extend more into the setback. Chairman Roth agreed and said that there might not be enough room for an overhang but might be for a gutter. Commissioner Werchick pointed out that currently the lanai has no roof, and any rainwater falls on the lanai and onto the walking path; he questioned if such change to awning design would alter the burden on the front 3 Kailua Village Design Commission December 13,2022,Meeting Minutes