2009-06-23 Kailua Village Design Commission Minutes

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Department of Public Works finds the sign in compliance with the Sign Code, and that it also appears to meet the guidelines of the Master Plan for Kailua-Kona. Applicant Presentation The applicant was not available. Edward Rapoza of Walua Professional Center, the landowner, was present. He stated that the proposed sign is just to identify the address and the building, which was requested by some of the tenants so people can find their businesses. Discussion Commissioner Harris-Glade asked whether the letter size of the street address meets the minimum requirement set by the Fire Department. Mr. Rapoza resp happy to receive the comment and will make sure it meets the req Commissioner Bleck inquired about a banner sign for a dentist above the proposed sign, which seems to have been displayed over allowable 30 days. Mr. Rapoza responded that it will be taken down. Action It was moved by Commissioner Harris-Glade, and seconded by Commissioner Marone, to recommend to the Public Works Director the approval of the sign application as submitted, with the following recommendation: The applicant has the option to increase the height of the numbe needed, to meet the minimum Fire Department standards {maximum height is 9 inches per Section 3-58 (c) of the Sign Code}. A roll call vote was taken and the motion carried with five ayes Bleck, Kern and Ogin) and two absent and excused (Au Hoy and Herbert). Commissioner Ross recused himself, and was excused by the Chair, for a potential conflict of interest. 2.Design review of a proposed 50-foot high monopalm, a telecommunications tower with four 8-foot high panel antennas to be attached near the top, for a total height of 54 feet. Applicant: Teresa Beard, Cellco Partnership dba Verizon Wireless. Landowner: Kealaokamalamalama Church. TMK: 7-5-008:020. Located at 75-5785 Kuakini Highway, Kailua-Kona, HI, between Huallai Road and Kuakini Highway, with access off Huallai Road. Staff Presentation Ms. Newlon oriented the Commissioners regarding the subject and surrounding properties on the location map, and described the proposed telecommunication tower and antennas, which is designed to be disguised as a palm tree. She noted that although the proposed use is permitted in the zoning district of the subject parcel, which is Resort- Hotel-1.25, the Planning Department will not approve the project in the event that the 2