2011-08-23 Kailua Village Design Commission Minutes

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2.Design Review of a proposed one-story, single-tenant building for unspecified commercial purposes which may include retail or food service, with drive-through service, for Relo Kona, LLC. Applicant: Terry Dunlap. TMK: 7-5-004: 031. Located at the northeast corner of the intersection of Henry Street and Kuakini Highway. The Chair accepted Commissioner Dunlaps request to recuse himself from this item due to a direct conflict of interest. Mr. Childs oriented the Commissioners regarding the subject and surrounding properties on the location map, and described the proposed project, which would be the second phase of a larger commercial development for which the conceptual plan had previously been endorsed by the Commission. He noted that the proposed color scheme and landscape were consistent with the first phase, and that with the exception of a high-walled structural feature that looked like a low truncated tower, the proposed project appeared to meet the guidelines set forth in the Master Plan for Kailua-Kona. The applicant, Terry Dunlap, presented further information. He said that the then Kailua Village Design Commission, approving the conceptual plan for the entire commercial development, had recommended that a uniform design be kept throughout the development, and that the same parking lights, roof material, color scheme and landscape concept were therefore incorporated in the proposed phase. He added that they would submit a sign permit application for review at a later date. In response to Commissioner Burns question, Mr. Dunlap indicated loading zones and trash enclosures on the site plan, and said that the parking was shared among the businesses within the development. Commissioner Stanbro inquired whether a different type of groundcover could be considered instead of grass in order to conserve water. Mr. Dunlap reiterated that they were trying to achieve uniformity, and added that the grass area was not large enough to cause the concern. Jim Perry, the owners representative, mentioned that the use of rock walls was also to tie in with the extensive rock wall work done in the first phase. Commissioner Hetherington asked what their plan was if the drive-through component turned out to be unnecessary. Mr. Dunlap responded that the building was custom-designed for a particular tenant with that need. The Chair spoke in favor of the truncated tower-like element, saying that the building would look more attractive than a plain box design and would fit in well with the ambience of the neighborhood. It was moved by Commissioner Stanbro, and seconded by Commissioner Burns, to recommend to the Planning Director approval of the proposed project as presented. A roll call vote was taken and the motion carried with five ayes (Stanbro, Burns, Hetherington, Saito and Kitchens), and three absent and excused (Au Hoy, Herbert and Power). RECESSED The Chair called a recess at 6:45 p.m. RECONVENED The meeting reconvened at 6:55 p.m. 3