2010-11-16 Kailua Village Design Commission Minutes

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pointed out that the applicant had deviated from their usual color scheme to make it more suitable to the Kailua Village character, which was acknowledged and appreciated by the Commissioners. It was moved by Commissioner Burns, and seconded by Commissioner Kern, to recommend to the Public Works Director approval of the sign application with the following recommendation: Reduce the area of the wall sign to twelve square feet to comply with Chapter 3 Signs, Section 3-58(b). A roll call vote was taken and the motion carried with five ayes (Burns, Kern, Bleck, Herbert and Power) and two absent and excused (Kitchens and Saito). 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, Hawai‘i, approximatoad and Kuakini Highway intersection. Due to the applicant’s absence, the Chair suggested that this item be deferred to the next meeting. The deferral was approved by a voice vote of all Commissioners in attendance. 3. Design review of a proposed one-story addition to a duplex by adding a lower level to include a carport, storage area and full bathroom. Applicant: Nestor Galanto. Land Owners: Nestor and Elizabeth Galanto. TMK: 7-5-022:152. Located at 75-202 Ala Onaona Street, Kailua-Kona, Hawai‘i, in the Lono-Kona Subdivision. Ms. Newlon oriented the Commissioners regarding the subject and surrounding properties on the location map, and described the proposed project. She noted that the project appeared to meet the guidelines of the Master Plan for Kailua-Kona. The applicant, Nestor Galanto, was present. In response to Commissioner Bleck’s question, he said that there were currently two open parking spaces available for the other unit. He also confirmed for Commissioner Burns’ benefit that there would be no dwelling units in the proposed area, and that they were simply in need of more parking spaces. It was moved by Commissioner Burns, and seconded by Commissioner Power, to recommend to the Planning Director the approval of the proposed project as submitted. A roll call vote was taken and the motion carried with five ayes (Burns, Power, Bleck, Herbert and,Kern) and two absent and excused (Kitchens and Saito). Commissioner Herbert at this time pointed out for the applicant’s information that the building permit process would require the existing cesspool that served both units be converted to a septic system. 2