1999-11-30 Sign Variance No. 14 - Laserfiche WebLink

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Mr. Gregg Kashiwa Page b malls. In consideration of the foregoing, there is a need to give special thought to the relationship of signage to building design that is sensitive and reasonable. In recognition of this difference, there are special circumstances related to the variance request which revolve around the varying signage needs of both areas; the applicant's integrated and organized signage program for the Kona Coast Shopping Center; and the inclusion of the elements of the Kailua Village Sign Code relating to design, material and color criteria within the applicant's request. II. Special or unusual circumstances either deprive the owner or applicant of substantial property rights which would otherwise be available, or obviously interfere with the best use of signage on the property. There are special or unusual circumstances submitted or demonstrated by the applicant that there would be a deprivation of substantial property right which would otherwise be available or obviously interfere with the best use of signage on the property. This request is reasonable given the physical factors: the proposed lettering size in relationship to the building design, the location of the shopping center which is mauka and outside of the Kailua Village's defined central core, and the existence of mature landscaping which obscures existing signage. III. The granting of the variance does not constitute a grant of personal or special privilege inconsistent with the limitations upon other properties under identical ordinances, statues, or rules. The applicant has submitted ample evidence that would constitute as special or unusual circumstances for this variance request. Without the necessary substantiation or any special circumstances related to the proposed signage,the granting of this variance would be contrary to the limitation placed on other retail establishments under similar circumstances. The proposed lettering size and illumination is in relationship to the location of the subject development and the Kona Coast Shopping Center's intent to foster a quality and organized signage program for their businesses. The lettering size and illumination is integrated and compatible with the building theme and should not pose a negative visual impact from Palani Road and the Queen Ka'ahumanu Highway. IV. The granting of the variance does not violate the intent and purpose of the Kailua Village Design Plan or the intent and purpose of this article, does not militate against the County General Plan, and does not materially affect the public welfare and is not injurious to improvements or property rights in the near vicinity. The granting of the variance would not be in violation of the intent and purpose of the Kailua Village Design Plan. An element of the Kailua Village