2012-08-07 Kailua Village Design Commission Minutes

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LLC, and as such, the applicant would request a sign permit for separate signage. Mr. Childs inquired as to the material for the rollup door of the proposed Quicklube building. Messrs. Chuck Porter and Josh Porter, who identified themselves as the property owners, said that the door, which was not totally made of glass but had glass windows, was a module door included in the building specifications, and also pointed out that the door would be kept rolled up during business hours since the building was designed for a drive-through type of flow, with the entrance and the exit on each end. Mr. Kyle Tengan, the landscape architect for the project, talked about the landscaping plan, saying that the applicant would cut back and clean up the existing overgrown bushes, which would prevent people from trashing the area, and would provide shade and lush ambiance with a lot of native tropical plants. Commissioner Burns alerted him to landscape restrictions for the area fronting the street intersection due to the sight distance requirement. There was also a brief discussion on palms and shade-providing trees that are acceptable in the area. While recognizing that the signs shown on the drawings were not part of this application, the Chair commented for the applicant’s future consideration that if a sign variance, which would be necessary for their signage plan as shown, were to be granted, he would like to see some kind of architectural element on the blank wall facing Kuakini Highway; otherwise, the wall could be used for a nicely designed sign. Commissioner Andreae mentioned that there were many signs in this section of the Kailua Village that were not in compliance with the code, and that she would be delighted to have the opportunity to review their sign permit application. She also asked about lighting on the property, and Mr. Kilgore stated in response that no additional lighting, other than what was already in place, was planned. Commissioner Hetherington made a motion to recommend the Planning Director’s approval of the proposed project as submitted. Commissioner Herbert suggested that the motion clearly state that the favorable recommendation was with respect to the architectural design only, and that the signage indicated in this application was not considered. Commissioner Hetherington agreed to amend his motion as suggested, and Commissioner Herbert seconded the amended motion. A roll call vote was taken and the motion carried with five ayes (Hetherington, Herbert, Andreae, Burns and Kitchens) and three absent and excused (Au Hoy, Saito and Stanbro). ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS 1. Approval of Minutes of the Meeting of July 10, 2012. It was moved by Commissioner Burns and seconded by Commissioner Herbert that the minutes be approved as submitted. The motion was unanimously carried by a voice vote of all Commissioners in attendance. ANNOUNCEMENTS Mr. Mark made the following announcements:  The County Council Planning Committee voted in favor of the nomination of Mr. Adam Broderson for the Commission. If confirmed by the full Council, he will replace Commissioner Saito in the Business/Property Owner category, whose term expired on December 31, 2011.  The next meeting scheduled for August 21, 2012, is cancelled since no applications came in by the due date. 2