2023-09-12 DRAFT Kailua Village Design Commission Minutes

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Commissioner Lussiaa let the Commission know that she abstains from this application review as she has personal connections with this property. Ms. Newlon gave a PowerPoint presentation on the proposed project, and reiterated that this proposed project is only for the ground sign. Ms. Newlon also pointed out DPW comments have not been received and therefore she cannot confirm that this sign is compliant with the Sign Code. Specifically it was mentioned that DPW will confirm whether the sign requires a variance for the size of the sign. Ms Newlon also confirmed what Planning will review under the land use review of the Building's Sign Permit process (KVDC review, location regarding setbacks and/or how sign is built/installed) Chair Roth requested confirmation that the sign review (permit) was only for the ground sign at this time. Ms Newlon confirmed. Kathrine Garson, of Carlsmith Ball, clarified the name of the entity Nine Brains Big Island 1 LLC and let the commission know that Jason Knable was present in the room with her and also present in the meeting Amanda Thevenot (of Nine Brains) and Jeffrey Zimmerman (of the sign company). Ms Garson confirmed that the proposed sign at this time is only the ground sign, and it is compliant with the sign code. The intent of this single sign permit was to allow the hotel, which is currently in operation, to be found, as it presently has no signage. Chair Roth stated that he had no issues with this application, and appreciated the presentation as it highlighted the construction details of the sign that cleared up some questions that he had regarding how it would look. It was moved by Commissioner Young and seconded by Commissioner Ka` opua that the Commission recommend their approval as submitted. There being no discussion on the motion, a roll call vote was taken, and the motion carried with five ayes (Greenwell, Ka`opua, Kilkuskie, Kossow and Young) and one abstain (Lussiaa). ANNOUNCEMENTS The next meeting is tentatively scheduled for October 10, 2023. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, Chairman Roth adjourned the meeting at 1:40 p.m. ATTEST: Shaun Roth, Chairman Kailua Village Design Commission Respectfully submitted, Deanne Bugado, Planner 4 Kailua Village Design Commission September 12, 2023, Meeting Minutes (DRAFT)