2023-02-07 Kailua Village Design Commission Minutes

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NEW BUSINESS 1. PL-KVD-2022-000028: The applicant, Aaron J. Spielman, architect of Nanea Studios Inc., is requesting design review for the renovation and upgrade of an existing hotel complex (former Kona Bay Hotel) located at TMK 7-5-007:004. The project includes the rebranding of the hotel as a Hampton Inn by Hilton to meet current market demands. The proposed project will not increase the current number of hotel units/key rooms (123). The exterior alterations include the addition of an elevator with penthouse equipment enclosure on the fourth floor, adding approximately 10 feet to the height. Other improvements include new roofs, stucco finish over existing concrete, wood canopies, new panels at balcony railings, wood and metal railings, replace exterior lighting with low wattage LED type lighting, new Tiki torch lighting, existing lava rock masonry and grout to be cleaned. The exterior colors selected reflect earth tones in the gray and brown range. Applicant: Aaron J. Spielman of Nanea Studios Inc. Landowner: 12th & "A" Hotel Partners L.P. TMK: (3) 7-5-007:004 Location: 75-5747 AIN Drive, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740 The Commission took up this item at 3:06 p.m. Ms. Newlon gave a PowerPoint presentation on the application. She said that the subject property is within the Special Management Area("SMA"), and that the owner obtained an SMA Assessment from the Planning Department for their renovation work in May 2022. She noted that the application indicated that the project consists of 123 rooms, but that her research showed that there were 122 rooms, originally constructed in 1963, with more structures added in 1966 and 1979; she said that this discrepancy would be clarified during the subsequent Plan Approval process. She mentioned that the owner intended to rebrand the hotel as Hampton Inn by the Hilton to meet the current market demand. She displayed the materials board and color chart showing the proposed earthtone scheme, such as shades of gray, brown, rust, and amber colors, and lava rock walls, as well as the leaf motif pattern of balcony railing panels. She also showed a site plan indicating the locations of tiki torch-type lighting fixtures and noted that the applicant would have to comply with Chapter 14 of the County Code regarding outdoor lighting. She displayed conceptual pictures that the applicant provided later and therefore were not part of the application package that the Commissioners had received; they depicted what the lobby area, the dining area in the pavilion, and the pool area would look like. When asked by Chairman Roth if the building would still be within the height limit even with the additional 10 feet for the elevator equipment, Ms. Newlon confirmed that elevator equipment is allowed to go above the height limit up to 10 feet; therefore, the proposal was in compliance. There being no further questions of staff from the Commissioners, Chairman Roth called upon the applicant. Mr. Aaron Spielman introduced himself as the architect for the project and also introduced the owner, Mr. Sandor Shapery, who was present via telephone audio. Mr. Spielman 2 Kailua Village Design Commission February 7,2023,Meeting Minutes