2008-11-18 Kailua Village Design Commission Minutes

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Commissioner Coats pointed out that the ADA parking stalls are farthest from the elevator, and the Commissioners discussed alternatives to bring those stalls near the elevator. Mr. Hetherington said that upon his trial he concluded the current configuration is the best solution to meet all the parking requirements, and that without adjusting the structural design or the unit size, these ADA stalls can’t be relocated. Commissioner Herbert opined that it is not unusual to see ADA stalls 100 feet away from elevators, that there is enough space for a van drop-off by the elevator, and that the concern doesn’t warrant potential structural modification. Mr. Hetherington said that he will revisit the matter and consider possibilities. The Commissioners expressed their support for the color scheme chosen for the building. 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 seven ayes (Ogin, Kern, Au Hoy, Bleck, Coats, Herbert and Ross) and one absent and excused (Harris-Glade). ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS Minutes of the Meeting of October 14, 2008 – It was moved by Commissioner Kern, and seconded by Commissioner Coats, that the minutes be approved as circulated. The motion was unanimously carried by a voice vote of all Commissioners in attendance. For the Commissioners’ information and comments, if any, copies of departmental memorandum dated November 12, 2008, regarding a request from Samson LLC for a time extension for Condition C of Ordinance Nos. 06 137 and 06 138 were distributed. Ms. Newlon mentioned that the Commission voted to send a favorable recommendation to the Planning Director for this 149- unit Kumulani multi-family complex at its July 22, 2008, meeting, and gave some background information on the time extension request. ANNOUNCEMENT Mr. Mark made the following announcement: 1.County of Hawaii is in process of administration change, which will come into effect as st of December 1. 2.Efforts are being made to recruit new commissioners since three more Commissioners st will complete their three-year term on December 31, who are asked to continue their service until replacements are found. According to Corporation Counsel, a couple of applications have come in so far. 3.The Commission’s annual dinner is planned in January or soon after with a new director, depending on the Commissioners’ availability. Commissioner Ogin at this point asked for an update on the Kailua Village Business Improvement District (KVBID) projects. Ms. Newlon responded that the Department has not 4