2023-09-12 DRAFT Kailua Village Design Commission Minutes

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operation and also pointed out that the colors identified in the application have been proposed to be the new brand color scheme for Hawaiian Telcom. Chair Roth requested confirmation that Hawaiian Telcom's new brand color scheme is black, white and grey, as proposed in this application, and Mr. Tamayo confirmed that that is the intent. Commissioner Young expressed concern of the white roof being too glaring and reflective with regard from the roadways and asked if they would consider toning down the color. Mr. Tamayo responded that they would look into it, the main concern that prompted the white was to be reflective and cooling for the building and they intend on installing solar on the roof as well. Commissioner Kilkuskie requested clarification on the plans regarding the chain link fencing depicted on the plans. Mr. Tamayo pointed out that that area of the building is for the AC/equipment room and the chain link will provide ventilation. Clarification was also provided that the chain link would be painted/colored a black vinyl. Chair Roth pointed out that the functionality of the project is fine however this parcel is located at the start (the heart) of the Kailua Village Design District and has been a visual bunker over the years. Concerns over the lack of landscaping, and eliminating the existing landscaping were raised, especially along the front of the parcel and providing buffer/screening of the buildings. Comments were also made regarding the proposed color re -brand taking the feel and association to Hawaii out. Commissioner Greenwell confirmed the concerns raised and also pointed out that the lack of landscaping is an issue. Also, he pointed out that if the intent is to put solar panels on the roof then the white roof color should not be an issue as it would be covered up. Commissioner Young confirmed the concerns as well and also requested that Hawaiian Telcom look into providing landscaping to bring the project into compliancy with regard to landscape requirements of zoning that matches the uses of the parcel though the Special Permit. Commissioner Greenwell pointed out to the applicant that a visual rendering in 3D of the parcel/project from the roadways would be helpful to the Commission to see the impact of the project in relation to the Master Plan requirements. It was moved by Commissioner Greenwell and seconded by Commissioner Ka` opua that the Commission defer this application to give the applicant more time to provide screening landscaping and aesthetic materials for the application. There being no discussion on the motion, a roll call vote was taken, and the motion carried with six ayes (Greenwell, Ka` opua, Kilkuskie, Kossow, Lussiaa and Young). 3. PL-KVD-2023-000042: The applicant, Jason Knable, representative for Nine Brains Big Island 1 LLC, a Delaware LLC dba Pacific 19, is requesting design review for one ground sign to be installed on an existing 42-inch high rock wall fronting a hotel in Kailua Village to be rebranded as Pacific 19 Hotel, located at the corner of Palani Road and Kuakini Highway. The area of the ground sign is approximately 18 square feet, and the letter height is 9 inches tall. The ground sign will consist of black acrylic letters on white acrylic background on a rock wall. Applicant: Nine Brains Island LLC dba Pacific 19 Landowner: Lanihau Properties LLC TMK: (3) 7-5-006:016 Location: 75-5646 Kuakini Highway, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740 Kailua Village Design Commission September 12, 2023, Meeting Minutes (DRAFT)