2008-05-27 Kailua Village Design Commission Minutes

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the Commissioners’ question, Mr. Mark said that it would be within the Commission’s purview to invite owners of commercial complexes to come up with a consistent plan for their tenants; however, he reminded the Commission to involve the Department of Public Works in the master plan review process, as the Sign Code and its enforcement are administered by their Building Division. The Commissioners agreed that this discussion, with participation of the Building Division, needs to be agendized again. In response to the Commissioners’ inquiries, Mr. Kadooka said that the reason they eliminated blue and yellow, although they are part of their corporate logo colors, was because of the limitation in the number of colors. There was a discussion on the other existing signs within the subject complex. In response to the Commissioners’ inquiries, Mr. Kadooka said that the Rent-A-Center and Cash AdvantEdge are both owned by Rent-A-Center, Inc., and that although they are leasing two store spaces, they will use only one door for both Rent-A-Center and Cash AdvantEdge; the store will be in front and the other portion will be their storage. Ms. Newlon confirmed that they are required under the Zoning Code to use more than 50 percent of the space as storage. The Commissioners and the applicant discussed various design options so that the sign is consistent with the guidelines and will still display the corporate identity. The Commissioners suggested that the left portion of the sign for Rent-A-Center be replaced with the original design but the revised design of the Cash AdvantEdge portion be utilized as submitted; and that the overall size of the sign should be the reduced 3 feet by 17 feet. Mr. Kadooka agreed to the suggested modification. In response to the Commissioners’ inquiry, Mr. Kadooka stated that if the property owner comes up with a signage master plan, they will comply. The Commissioners commended the applicant for their effort to address all the areas the Commission had pointed out at the previous meeting, and appreciated their willingness to cooperate. Action It was moved by Commissioner Harris-Glade and seconded by Commissioner Au Hoy to recommend to the Public Works Director the approval of the sign application, with the following design modification: The left portion of the sign for Rent-A-Center shall be replaced with the original design, which was submitted earlier with the sign permit application dated February 12, 2008. The right portion of the sign for Cash AdvantEdge shall remain as revised. The overall size of the sign shall remain 3 feet by 17 feet A roll call vote was taken and motion carried with four ayes (Harris-Glade, Au Hoy, Bleck and Coats) and four absent and excused (Herbert, Kern, Marone and Ogin). 3