2010-11-30 Kailua Village Design Commission Minutes

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Applicant representatives Terry Dunlap, architect, and Thomas King came forward to address any questions by the commissioners. The commissioners discussed the lack of progress on Sign Code revisions to have been undertaken by the County Department of Public Works (DPW) a year or more ago. Some concern was also expressed regarding the lack of visibility or legibility of sign lettering too small for use by some motorists. Commissioner Kitchens moved, with a Second by Commissioner Herbert, to recommend that the Director of the DPW give a favorable recommendation to the County Council, should the applicant apply for a Sign Variance. The motion passed unanimously with the Chair abstaining per KVDC rule. 2. Design review of a sign permit application for two directory signs for Kona Ali‘i, Association of Apartment Owners (AOAO): Applicant: Peter Froehlich, President of Kona Ali‘i AOAO. Land Owners: Kona Ali‘i. TMK: 7-5-008:001. Located at 75-5782 Kuakini Highway, Kailua-Kona and Kuakini Highway intersection. Ms. Newlon oriented the commissions to the subject site by map reference, and described the site's existing buildings and other principal improvements. She described the two directory signs by dimension, coloration, letter size, and the two sign locations: one facing Ali'i Drive and one facing Kuakini Highway. Ms. Newlon noted that proposed signs appear to comply with the Sign Code and the sign criteria Guidelines for Review set forth in the Master Plan for Kailua-Kona. Ms. Laurie Sokach, Manager of the Kona Ali'i Association of Apartment Owners, came forward to represent the applicant and address any questions by commissioners. Following discussion, Commissioner Herbert moved, with a Second by Commissioner Kern, to give a favorable recommendation regarding the subject application to the Director of the DPW. The motion passed unanimously with the Chair abstaining per KVDC rule. 3. Design review of a sign permit application for two wall signs for Paul Bleck AIA. Applicant: Paul Bleck AIA. Land Owners: Joseph E. Trent and Eila Clifford. TMK: 7-5-018:090. Located at 75-5921 Walua Road, Kailua-Kona, north of the Lunapule Road junction with Walua Road. Ms. Newlon oriented the commissions to the subject site by map reference, and described the site by land area, zoning district and the existing building and related improvements thereon. She explained that the applicant revised its application between the date of submittal and today's meeting to re-classify the two proposed signs as marquee signs rather than wall signs. The placement and specifications of the proposed signs were not changed. She described the two marquee signs by dimension, coloration, letter size, and the two sign locations: one facing Walua Road and one facing Kuakini Highway. Ms. Newlon noted that proposed signs appear to comply with the Sign Code and the sign criteria Guidelines for Review set forth in the Master Plan for Kailua-Kona. 2