2009-05-12 Kailua Village Design Commission Minutes

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Commissioners noted that the proposed sign looks too small relative to other signs in the area. Ms. Newlon responded that although the letter size is smaller than that of the surrounding signs, the sign now uses non-illuminated channel letters, which addresses the concern the Commission had previously about lack of consistency. She reiterated that the lettering can be as high as 12 inches based on the sign variance. In response to Commissioner Harris-GladeÓs inquiry, Ms. Newlon r Commissioners that the directory sign that was a part of the previous application was only for PayDayHawaii, and that the Commission forwarded a favorable recommendation to the Public Works Director. Applicant Presentation The applicant, Kathy Cruz, was not available. Craig Shafer, President of Money Service Centers of HawaiÒi that runs PayDayHawaii, was present. He indicated that they went along with their sign designerÓs recommendation without knowledge of the allowable maximum letter height, and that they would like to consider increasing the height with the CommissionÓs approval. In response to Commissioner Harris-GladeÓs inquiry, Mr. Shafer confirmed that the darker of the two green shades represented in the submittal is the actual color. Public Testimony There was no one from the public wishing to testify on this agen Action It was moved by Commissioner Harris-Glade, and seconded by Commissioner Ogin, to recommend to the Public Works Director the approval of the sign application, with the following recommendation: The applicant has the option to increase the letter height up to 12 inches as allowed by Sign Variance Permit No. 6 approved on October 10, 1991, for Kop A roll call vote was taken and motion carried with six ayes (Harris-Glade, Ogin, Au Hoy, Herbert, Kern and Ross) and two absent and excused (Bleck and Coats). 2.Design review of a proposed revised design for an automobile gasoline station and convenience store as part of a commercial development including restaurants and retail establishments to consider architectural features to add to the exterior of the convenience store. Applicant: Terry Dunlap, agent for Aloha Petroleum, Ltd. Land Owner: Prem Reddy, MD., of Prime A. Investments, LLC. TMK: 7-5-004:031. Lo south side of Henry Street at the intersection with Kuakini Highway, Kailua-Kona, HI. Staff Presentation Ms. Newlon oriented the Commissioners regarding the subject property on the location map and site plan. She mentioned that the applicant has come back with this final design 2