2008-03-25 Kailua Village Design Commission Minutes

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area in the building. Commissioner Harris-Glade said that a sign can be as large as the Sign Code allows, provided it is in character with the rest of signage in the vicinity. In response to Chair Marone’s inquiry, Ms. Newlon confirmed that the Sign Code does not allow one business to have separate signs for different functions. Commissioner Ross noted that having two signs can be an option for the applicant, if they can verify that the two are separate businesses. Action It was moved by Commissioner Harris-Glade and seconded by Commissioner Bleck to recommend to the Public Works Director the denial of the sign application, for the following reasons: The sign design is inconsistent with the guidelines specified in Section 3-54(a) of the Sign Code with regard to Subsections: (1) Relationship to building, site, and surroundings: The sign does not complement the building. (2) Size and number: The sign is too large. (4) Lettering: The sign lettering is not subtle or in proportion with the sign. (7) Material: The proposed Plexiglas material is prohibited. (8) Color: The sign uses more than three colors. A roll call vote was taken and motion carried with six ayes (Harris-Glade, Bleck, Coats, Herbert, Kern and Ross) and one absent and excused (Au Hoy). Commissioner Ogin abstained. The Commission at this time agreed to take up the Administrative Matters. ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS Minutes of the Meeting of March 11, 2008 – It was moved by Commissioner Ogin and seconded by Commissioner Herbert that the minutes be approved as circulated. The motion was unanimously carried by a voice vote of all Commissioners in attendance. NEW BUSINESS 3.Discussion of possible program to recognize exceptional sign design and compliance, in cooperation with various community groups Commissioner Harris-Glade who initiated this discussion stated that in light of the presentation by Chris Domino of the Department of Public Works at their previous meeting, he thought another approach to enforcing the Sign Code would be to have the business community involve in recognizing their own members’ signs that are well done, which would be a positive approach as opposed to going after violations. 5