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On the question of signs, the applicable rule in the Sign Code would allow, theres three
<br />types of signs that could be allowed. Two of the types are affixed. The ground, I think
<br />that theyd be using whats called the ground sign. Thats a sign that, in other words, if
<br />their sign would not be attached to the building -. Let me ask the Applicant. You would
<br />want a sign thats not, your main sign would be somewhere near the highway and not on
<br />the building, right?
<br />MR. MORTARA:Yeah, you know,wesee signage similar to what you would
<br />see going to like Lava Tree State Park, or something like that, just a business name that
<br />tells you whats going on, studio, gallery and -. Yeah, I dont really see anything bigger
<br />than maybe 30 x 50 inches, I mean, that kind of scale. Id have to draw it out but thats,
<br />and ground affixed.
<br />AndIalsoshouldmentionthatthe,youknow,weweretalkingpriortothisaboutthe
<br />right-turn only from the highway. This traffic, the orientation and the angle of the
<br />driveway were specifically recommended to us by the Department of Transportation for
<br />right-turn ingress only with no left-turn egress on the highway. And theyve got that
<br />sharp angle in there to discourage people from taking that left-turn in, and we totally
<br />support that, and are fine with the signage facing toward Hilo side as well, too. I mean, I
<br />recognize that well have to, if were going to advertise, were going to have to include a
<br />map so people understand how to get to us from the other end, but -.
<br />YUEN:So, although the Sign Code permits larger signs on the building, as
<br />far as the ground sign, thats a sign thats separate from your building?
<br />MR. MORTARA:Yeah.
<br />YUEN:For an Ag district, it would be 8 square feet, which is about, its
<br />about the size that youre talking about, 2-1/2 by 3-1/2. Its a little smaller, slightly
<br />smaller than what you just mentioned. But thats the Sign Code, and Im fine with the
<br />Sign Code for this property for the ground sign.
<br />MR. MORTARA:Yeah, because the building will be set back and most of the
<br />vegetation will be in place, its not necessarily practical for us to have a building sign.
<br />So, yeah, we would go with the ground sign route.
<br />Torigoe:Well, it would be difficult, that Sign Code may change so you may
<br />want to -.
<br />YUEN:Well, I think that, the Corp. Counsel is saying the Sign Code may
<br />change. I dont think its going to greatly change for this part of it. So, I think itd be
<br />fine just to say that signage shall be upon approval, signage shall be limited to a ground
<br />sign, no, no, lets just say Signage shall be as approved through the Plan Approval
<br />process consistent with the Sign Code.
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