2012-03-06 Kailua Village Design Commission Minutes

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directory sign lettering that could be created by recessing the black backing from the through-routed lettering, rather than be flush-mounted to the rear side of the routed aluminum face, so as to allow internal lighting to diffuse around the backing and project through the routed letter openings. In response to the Commissioners questions, Mr. Childs said that the DPW was responsible for determining whether the signage was a business sign or a directory sign, and that no landscaping plan was submitted, as the subject property was already landscaped and the proposed sign would only replace the existing gasoline sign, utilizing the same footing. The applicant, Sean Asmus, introduced himself and Mr. Michael Riehm, the project architect. The Chair asked the applicant whether or not future change to the directory portion was thought out, saying that the Commissions determination in similar cases in the past had been that tenant names on a directory sign must have a uniformed look with no logo or color deviation. Mr. Asmus responded that Starbucks had approved the proposed design as is without their logo, and that any other future tenants would be informed of the restriction. It was moved by Commissioner Herbert, and seconded by Commissioner Burns, to recommend to the Public Works Director the approval of the proposed sign as submitted. The Chair pointed out that the applicant had introduced a possible alternative, which was not part of his application submittal. Commissioner Herbert clarified that his motion included endorsement for the alternative design, as described earlier, should the applicant later decide to amend his application. Commissioner Burns seconded the restated motion. A roll call vote was taken and the motion carried with five ayes (Herbert, Burns, Au Hoy, Hetherington and Stanbro), and one absent and excused (Saito). ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS 1. Approval of Minutes of the Meeting of January 10, 2012. It was moved by Commissioner Hetherington and seconded by Commissioner Stanbro that the minutes be approved as submitted. The motion was unanimously carried by a voice vote of all Commissioners in attendance. ANNOUNCEMENTS The updated Sunshine Law booklet was distributed to the Commissioners. Mr. Mark made the following announcements: Confirmation of the appointment of Ms. Theresa Andreae to the Commission is on the agenda · for the County Council March 9 meeting. Staff met with the DPW about streamlining the sign permit application review process. A · new referral form will replace the current sign permit review application form, at which time the DPW will start forwarding only those that comply with the Sign Code to the Commission for its design review and comments. If an applicant fails to meet Sign Code requirements and chooses to apply for a variance, the variance application will be forwarded to the Commission for its review and comments. This change will clarify that the DPW, who administers the Sign Code, is responsible for analyzing sign permit applications. DPW is ready to proceed as soon as the Planning Department has finalized the referral form. 2