2009-06-23 Kailua Village Design Commission Minutes

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that can be shaped into anything, and with that antennas can be disguised as a design feature like a boulder or a rock wall. Action It was moved by Commissioner Marone, and seconded by Commissioner Ogin, to recommend to the Planning Director the approval of the proposed project as submitted, with the following recommendation: Add as many palm fronds as possible onto the monopalm to mask th the antennas. A roll call vote was taken and the motion carried with five ayes (Marone, Ogin, Bleck, Kern and Ross), one no (Harris-Glade) and two absent and excused (Au Hoy and Herbert). Commissioner Ross at this time requested the Chair to put on the next meeting agenda a discussion on how telecommunication facilities should be planned for the Kailua Village Special District, so the Commission can make recommendations to 3.Report by Deputy Corporation Counsel, Amy Self, regarding a meeting with Debbie Baker from the Kailua Village Business Improvement District (KVB Planning Director, Margaret Masunaga, to discuss Kailua Village Design Guidelines. th Ms. Self reported that she and Ms. Masunaga had a meeting with Ms. Baker on May 28. She said that Ms. Baker was taken aback by the CommissionÓs concern since her understanding was that the purpose of Commissioner Harris-GladeÓs presence at their meetings was to keep the Commission apprised of their projects. She said that they have hired a consultant and one of their tasks is to update the design plan for the Kailua Village, and that they are willing to work with the County utilizing their funds to do the update. She also said that the KVBID is aware that they have to go through the procedures, including the Commission review, like everyone else, once they are at that point. In response to Chair CoatÓs inquiry about their sign plans for the district, Commissioner Harris-Glade said that they are developing a way-finding sign system directing people to facilities and points of interest; the current scope of work does not include any plans for individual business signs, though the idea has been brought up. Commissioner Ross felt that it is not sufficient for the Commission to review only those applications that are required by the Code, citing this signage program as an example which will not come before the Commission. Commissioner Harris-Glade also expressed his concern over the fact that their consultant has made so much progress without any feedback from the Commission. Ms. Self said that the KVBID and their consultant have everything that the Commission uses as guidelines. Commissioner Harris-Glade mentioned that he has suggested to the consultant that they voluntarily attend a Commission meeting to inform the Commission of their project status. Ms. Self reminded the Commission that such a matter has to be scheduled and agendized in advance. 5