2009-08-11 Kailua Village Design Commission Minutes

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A roll call vote was taken and the motion carried with seven aye Bleck, Kern, Ross and Ogin) and one nay (Harris-Glade). 3.Design review of proposed awnings to cover an outside eating area on the second floor of LuluÓs Restaurant. Applicant: John L. Hetherington of HawaiÒi Owners: Gregory Tr.,Eugene K; Anekona LLC; LRG Real Estate LP. TMK(s): 7-5-009:025 and 027. Located at 75-5819 AliÒi Drive, Kailua-Kona, HI, at th Marketplace. Ms. Newlon explained that the request is to install two awnings that on the second floor of LuluÓs restaurant. She noted that t designated Resort-Hotel 7.5, with a required land area of 7,500 sq. ft. required for each dwelling unit (V-7.5) and is located on combined area of approxi explained that this action also requires an amendment to their P (PUD) Permit and a Special Management Area Assessment. Ms. Newl PUD allowed the bridge to connect the two buildings that crosses allowed seating in that area, but did not permit the area to be Ms. Newlon explained that the applicant is proposing two awnings 25Ó by 34Ó or 850 sq. ft and the second one, Awning ÐBÑ, measuri sq.ft. She added that the awnings have been designed to match a building with eaves around the edges of the awning, giving it mo just a regular awning, and that the steel frame will be painted building, and the awning will wrap itself around the frame so mu from the street. She said the color selected for the vinyl cove buildings, is fire retardant according to the manufacturerÓs spe warranty of 8 years when attached to a fixed frame. Ms. Newlon said she asked the applicant during intake if they wo permanent awning with matching roofing materials, and the applic were interested in this option only at this time, due to the tim they are working in and that it is an economic choice. Ms. Newl mentioned that they are trying to provide an outdoor seating are possible so that when it rains; they can continue to use this ar Ms. Newlon stated that the architectural guidelines of the Maste identify the use of natural materials, which are preferred to in in this case vinyls. She said another question to ask is the scale of the awnings compared to the rest of the roof areas. She added that the largest of the t which encompasses a large area and will be visible from nearly a from AliÒi Drive and the mauka elevation. Ms. Newlon also noted that according to the Master Plan for Kail of outdoor spaces that invite pedestrians to linger and enjoy th existing architectural design elements that characterize Kailua- galleries, arcades, patios, providing broad overhangs, creating 8