2009-10-13 Kailua Village Design Commission Minutes

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She added that the existing PUD Permit allows a bridge to connect the two buildings, as well as seating in the bridge area, but not a covering structure. She noted that the new design appears to meet the guidelines of the Master Plan for Kai Applicant Presentation The applicant, John Hetherington of HawaiÒi Design Group, stated that he believes the new design is more cohesive to the surroundings than the previously approved awnings. In response to the CommissionersÓ inquiries, Mr. Hetherington clarified that there are two TMK parcels involved, and that the PUD Permit from the Planning Department allows for a bridge between two buildings on those parcels and provides for those buildings to be considered as one regardless of the property line; however, h Building Code might be required since it does not allow crossing over a property line, and added that they are in discussion with the Public Works Building Division about the issue. He also mentioned that the PUD Permit requires a fire sprinkler to be installed, if the bridge area should ever be covered, which the building owner Discussion Commissioner Harris-Glade opined that before the Commission can render their decision, issues such as variance or amendment to the PUD Permit should be resolved first in order to avoid misconception that the CommissionÓs approval is an overall go-sign. He also expressed his concern that this might set a precedent for disregarding property lines. Commissioner Herbert made an observation that the Commission has, however, approved the previously submitted design for essentially the same project mentioning he will abstain from voting as he has an interest in the subject property, said the applicant understands that this is just a step to get their design approved and there are other requirements they must comply with. Mr. Hetherington said that he is working through various issues simultaneously for his client, and that Daryn Arai of the Planning Department in Hilo, who is processing their PUD amendment request, is glad the design review is happening at this point in time. Mr. Mark said that requesting the CommissionÓs review and recommendation prior to other approvals is consistent with what the Planning Department has done in the past, and that the determine whether or not the applicant has to come back to the Commission, if changes to the design are made afterward. In response to Commissioner Harris-GladeÓs question, Ms. Newlon said that Coconut Grove Marketplace has 247 parking stalls whereas the minimum requirement by the Zoning Code is 158 stalls. Action It was moved by Commissioner Ross, and seconded by Commissioner Herbert, to recommend to the Planning Director the approval of the proposed project as submitted. A roll call vote was taken and the motion carried with three aye Kern), one no (Harris-Glade) and three absent and excused (Au Hoy, Bleck and Marone). 2