2023-07-11 Kailua Village Design Commission Minutes

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Ms. Newlon gave a PowerPoint presentation on the proposed project. It was pointed out that the proposed signs are to be non-illuminated and a general understanding of the location of the proposed signs on the parcel was provided. Ms. Newlon pointed out the that the comments from the Department of Public Works – Building Division focused on the elevation of the proposed signs and commented that the signs’ lettering and logo size appear to exceed the sign code and may require a sign variance. Ms. Newlon pointed out that it will be up to Building Division whether they will require a variance. Ms. Newlon stated that comments from Building will be formally be made on the sign permit application, itself, once the Planning Department has made their determination on the sign permit application, based on this meeting. Mr. Kristopher R. Speegle thanked the staff and for their presentation and stated that it is their intention to modify their plan to align to acceptable standards. Chair Roth requested clarification from Mr. Speegle if he was aware of the size and height requirements and the answer was no. He stated that the Allstates’ national company hired a mainland promotional company who contracted with an Oahu sign company to design and apply for the sign permits. Mr. Speegle continued that he will forward the standards brought forth during this meeting to their attention for them to take further action. He stated that he believes that the signs have already been created and shipped, so he assumes that they will be applying for a variance. It was moved by Commissioner Greenwell and seconded by Commissioner Lussiaa that the Commission recommended they (or “to) approve the aesthetics of the sign provided the applicant apply for a sign variance for logo height and letter height or reduce the logo height and letter height to be in compliance with the Sign Code. There being no discussion on the motion, a roll call vote was taken, and the motion carried with five ayes (Greenwell, Kilkuskie, Ka‘ōpua, Lussiaa and Roth) and two absent and excused (Kossow and Young). ANNOUNCEMENTS The next meeting is tentatively scheduled for August 8, 2023 Commissioner Lussiaa brought up concerns regarding updates to the sign code. Chair Roth indicated that he was aware of the Deputy Managing Director Bobby Command gathering information to start the update process to the Sign Code and advised that comments should be directed there. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, Chairman Roth adjourned the meeting at 1:32 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Deanne Bugado, Planner A T T E S T: Shaun Roth, Chairman Kailua Village Design Commission 2 Kailua Village Design Commission July 11, 2023, Meeting Minutes