2011-03-08 Kailua Village Design Commission Minutes

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height requirement was discussed, and Mr. Alcain said that they should be visible from the street although it was still somewhat questionable, adding that there would be a “No Parking” sign, which would eliminate parked cars that might otherwise block the signs. It was moved by Commissioner Bleck, and seconded by Commissioner Herbert, to recommend to the Public Works Director approval of the sign application as submitted. A roll call vote was taken and the motion carried with four ayes (Bleck, Herbert, Burns, and Kern) and three absent and excused (Coats, Power and Saito). 3. Design review of a sign permit application for a ground sign and a wall sign for Han Kim. Applicant: Han Kim. Land Owners: Ed Kim, Gyu Han Kim, Mihyung Kim and Faruq Ramsanalli.TMK: 7-5-007:009. Located at 75-146 Sarona Road, Kailua-Kona, HI., approximately 75 feet makai of the intersection of Sarona Road and Kuakini Highway. Mr. Childs stated that this application had been returned to the applicant for procedural reasons, and that the applicant was to submit a complete application to the Department of Public Works for its review before they would be able to come back to the Commission. 4. Design review of a sign permit application for a ground sign and a wall sign for Han Kim. Applicant: Han Kim. Land Owners: Ed Kim, Gyu Han Kim, Mihyung Kim and Faruq Ramsanalli.TMK: 7-5-007:009. Located at 75-146 Sarona Road, Kailua-Kona, HI., approximately 75 feet makai of the intersection of Sarona Road and Kuakini Highway. Mr. Childs oriented the Commissioners regarding the subject and surrounding properties on the location map, and described the proposed project. He said that previous plans had been reviewed by the Commission and received a favorable recommendation as to the general concept on May 13, 2003. He noted that the proposal appeared to be in compliance with the Zoning Code and the Planning Department Rule 17 for landscaping and also appeared to be consistent with the architectural guidelines for Kailua Village. The applicant, Han Kim,the architect, Don Johnson, and one of the principals,Faruq Ramzanalli,were present. Mr. Johnson provided some background information on the project, and pointed out design highlights, such as oversized window shades and roof overhang, embellishmentsthat would break up the building façade, and a color scheme appropriate in the Kailua Village. He and Mr. Kim also touched on their proposed signs although they understood that they had to resubmit their sign application (See Item No. 3 above). While the Commissioners appreciated the use of stone on the building façade, they suggested that the applicant look into different types of stone material consistent with the character of Kailua Village, namely lava or coral. In response to Commissioner Bleck’s question as to what elements of the design responded to the historic, cultural and pedestrian way of life of the village, Mr. Johnson mentioned the lava stonewalls along the perimeter and the landscape plan including the selection of plants. Commissioner Bleck 3