2008-03-25 Kailua Village Design Commission Minutes

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Public Testimony There was no one from the public wishing to testify on this agenda item. Commission Discussion In response to Commissioners’ queries about the proposed hue of blue, Mr. Raymond said that he thinks the blue and white on the proposed signs, the brown color of the building and the shade of blue on the stone walls are all compatible. He also confirmed that the particular blue is the corporate logo color. Commissioner Harris-Glade mentioned that the signs look fine, but he still has reservation about the compatibility of the blue color. Mr. Raymond was in agreement with Commissioner Kern’s observation that the marquee sign has poor visibility from Queen Kaahumanu Highway because of the landscape plants. Action It was moved by Commissioner Ross and seconded by Commissioner Kern 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 five ayes (Ross, Kern, Bleck, Herbert and Ogin), one no (Harris-Glade) and one absent and excused (Au Hoy). Commissioner Coats abstained, since she came in toward the end of the discussion. 2.Design review of a proposed sign for Rent-A-Center, Inc. Applicant: Gayne Sogi of Whittle Signs. Land Owner: Liliuokalani Trust Estate, and Christopher and Jerry Frankel. TMK: 7-4-015:017. Located at 74-5467 Kaiwi Street, Kailua-Kona, HI, near the intersection of Luhia Street. Commissioner Ogin stated that since his company manages the subject property, he will participate in discussion, but abstain from voting. Staff Presentation Ms. Newlon oriented the Commissioners of the subject and surrounding properties on the location map. She mentioned that retail business is not a permitted use in the MG-1a (General Industrial) zoning; however, they were given approval because a majority of the operation would be warehouse. Ms. Newlon noted that the proposed sign is clearly inconsistent with two areas of the guidelines: it uses more than 3 colors, as well as more than 2 type faces. She said that the sign is an internally illuminated single plastic face sign cabinet with multi-colored vinyl copy and graphics on white Plexiglas, which must meet Chapters of the County Code relating to electricity and outdoor lighting. Ms. Newlon added that the business has two functions, as indicated in the sign: Rent-A- Center and Cash AdvantEdge. 2