2009-08-11 Kailua Village Design Commission Minutes

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Ms. Newlon explained the proposed project is to locate a telecom rooftop of the Borders building at the intersection of Henry Str Hwy. She said that the height limit in CG -20 is 45 feet for bu exemption from height limitation for antennas of not to exceed t height limit, therefore the height of the antennas can be up to height of the Borders building is 40 feet measured to the midhip telecommunications facility is 9 feet tall, for an overall heigh the depth of the walls of the mansard roof is 7 feet, so the acc be partially enclosed within the rooftop area and that the box enclosure will house the 12 Î 8Ó tall antennas and that the 6-cabinets which will be secured to t will sit on top of the roof. She added that there will be a fib wall to conceal the panel antennas and that the screen walls hav the existing building. Ms. Newlon emphasized that this building is at a very visible in intake they did express concern to the applicant about the boxy suggested that some type architectural addition be added to the such as eaves along the top to blend in with the existing roof l said that tonight before the meeting, Ms. Mettler said that the rooftop telecommunication facility is at 98 per cent capacity, according to their engineer any more weight. Ms. Newlon said in closing that the flat roof telecommunication facility is inconsistent with the architectura for Kailua-Kona. Discussion: Commissioner Ogin asked if the eaves around the top of the enclo something lightweight to make it look like another false roof. they had also asked the applicant to consider other options such the applicant can report on the details of what she asked her en Commissioner Coats asked if the material already used was fiberg confirmed that the enclosure is made out of fiberglass. Commissioner Herbert opined that he did not like the look of the facility and other Commissioners agreed, and it was suggested th considered. Ms. Newlon also agreed, and thought that another bu visible location would be better. Commissioner Herbert suggeste building on the same rooftop would be better. Ms. Newlon respon the layout of the air conditioning equipment on the rooftop and applicant. Applicant Presentation Danette Mettler, consultant for Verizon Wireless, showed the partial site plan of the rooftop to explain where the existing air conditioning condensers are an available locate the telecommunication facility were in two loca 3