2009-05-12 Kailua Village Design Commission Minutes

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in response to a request the Commissioners made when they approved the overall concept of the gas station and convenience store at the February 24, 2009, meeting. Ms. Newlon described two design changes: lava rock wainscot on the corners of the store building and surface mounted screen elements for two store walls facing Henry Street and Alahou Street. She noted that although the proposed material for the screen elements is steel or high-density urethane, neither of which is recommendable under the Master Plan for Kailua-Kona, it still appears to satisfy the guidelines, considering the screen is a decorative piece to otherwise overly monotonous façade planes. She also said that the proposed rust color for the screen elements appears to be acceptable according to the color palette recommended for the Kailua Village Special Distric Applicant Presentation The applicant, Terry Dunlap, was not available. Larry Adams, Director of Marketing and Sales for Aloha Petroleum, was present. In response to Commissioner Harris-GladeÓs inquiry, Mr. Adams confirmed that the proposed gas station will not replace an existing Aloha gas station on Kuakini Highway; it is in addition to the existing one. Chair Marone asked about the lava rock wall additions. Mr. Adams said that it was recommended by Mr. Dunlap to add the lava rock effect on the cor building better match with the rest of the shopping center along with the roof material that also goes with the other buildings. Public Testimony There was no one from the public wishing to testify on this agen Commission Discussion Commissioners expressed their approval for the revised design, and thanked Mr. Adams for acting cooperatively in response to their previous comments. Action It was moved by Commissioner Ogin, and seconded by Commissioner Kern, to recommend to the Planning Director the approval of the proposed project as submitted. 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). 3.Update with discussions with Kailua Village Business Improvement District Update to be provided by Commissioner Fritz Harris-Glade on how the two groups can work together on projects that are located within both Districts. 3