2009-02-24 Kailua Village Design Commission Minutes

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Applicant Presentation The applicant, Jeremy Neill of Neill Sign & Design, was present, and mentioned that the sign was designed with all applicable rules and guidelines in mind. Public Testimony There was no one from the public wishing to testify on this agenda item. Commission Discussion In response to Commissioner Ogin’s inquiry about space for signs of the other tenants, Ms. Newlon responded that each wall has a space for signage. Action It was moved by Commissioner Ogin, and seconded by Commissioner Au Hoy, to recommend to the Public Works Director the approval of the sign application as submitted. A roll call vote was taken and motion carried with seven ayes (Ogin, Au Hoy, Bleck, Harris-Glade, Herbert, Kern and Ross) and one absent and excused (Coats). 2.Design review of a proposed automobile gasoline station and convenience store as part of a commercial development including restaurants and retail establishments. Applicant: Larry Adams of Aloha Petroleum, Ltd. Land Owner: Prem Reddy, MD., of Prime A. Investments, LLC. TMK: 7-5-004:031. Located along the south side of Henry Street at the intersection with Kuakini Highway, Kailua-Kona, HI. Staff Presentation Ms. Newlon oriented the Commissioners regarding the subject and surrounding properties on the location map, and described the proposed gas station and convenience store, which is part of a previously approved commercial development including restaurants and retail establishments. She noted that the originally submitted design did not match the previously approved buildings on this parcel or meet the architectural guidelines of the Master Plan for Kailua Kona, and that the applicant has since provided a revised plan in response to her comments, which has been distributed to the Commissioners. The modifications include: 1) the orientation of the building, which now faces the store entrance into the commercial center, 2) the roofing design, material and color for both the convenience store and the gas pumps to meet the guidelines, 3) the storefront design to include painted trim elements and a roof feature with the name of the company on it, 4) murals on two of the remaining three walls, and 5) the colors of the building exterior. She concluded that, by adding architectural features on the exterior walls and adjusting the trim color so that it is similar to the recommended color palette, the revised design could meet the guidelines of the Master Plan for Kailua-Kona. Applicant Presentation Larry Adams, Director of Marketing and Sales, and Dan Lyman, Construction Manager, both from Aloha Petroleum were present. Mr. Adams mentioned that they see Henry Street as a new gateway to Kailua-Kona, and they find the site to be promising. He also 2