2012-09-11 Kailua Village Design Commission Minutes

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Mr. Childs oriented the Commissioners regarding the subject and surrounding properties on the location map, site plan and photographs, and described the proposed project. He noted that the proposal appeared to comply with the architectural design guidelines for the Kailua Village. Commissioner Broderson expressed his concern over the project’s impact on a lone plumeria tree that is flourishing in the proposed construction area, and said that he would want the tree to be kept and maintained, especially since the landscaping has been minimized in this commercial property. Mr. Peter Piper, the applicant, introduced himself, and said that the structural design is still in progress, that the location of the bridge posts may change, and that if the final location affects the tree, they will transplant it somewhere close by. In response to the Chair’s question, he verified that the proposed colors would match the existing color scheme of the Humpy’s Big Island Alehouse building. It was moved by Commissioner Hetherington, and seconded by Commissioner Burns, to recommend approval of the proposed project as submitted, provided that the existing landscaping be preserved, through relocation if necessary, and maintained consistent with the original landscaping plan. A roll call vote was taken and the motion carried with five ayes (Hetherington, Burns, Broderson, Stanbro and Kitchens) and three absent and excused (Andreae, Au Hoy and Herbert). 2. Design Review of a proposed addition to the Customer Service Building for Hawaii Electric Light Company. Applicant: Fleming and Associates, LLC. Landowner: Hawaii Electric Light Company. Property Tax Map Key No.: 7-4-010:022. Location: 74-5519 Kaiwi Street, Kailua-Kona. 3. Design Review of a proposed 12,000 square foot warehouse building for Hawaii Electric Light Company. Applicant: Fleming and Associates, LLC. Landowner: Hawaii Electric Light Company. Property Tax Map Key No.: 7-4-010:022. Location: 74-5519 Kaiwi Street, Kailua-Kona. With the Chair’s permission, Mr. Childs combined Agenda Item Nos. 2 and 3 for presentation purposes since the two applications concerned the same applicant and property. He oriented the Commissioners regarding the subject and surrounding properties on the location map, site plan and photographs, and described the proposed projects. Regarding Agenda Item No. 3, he said that the proposed warehouse building could be construed as exempt from the Master Plan for Kailua-Kona architectural design guidelines for the reason that the structure would have no enclosing walls, is evidently intended for industrial uses only, and the building site is set back far from the adjoining streets where the visibility would be nominal. With respect to Agenda Item No. 2, he noted that the proposed addition to the existing customer service building did not appear to comply with the architectural design guidelines for the Kailua Village. He further said that although it seemed reasonable to seek more general compliance with the design guidelines due to the nature of the industrial neighborhood, an alternate exterior design and/or materials, as well as additional landscaping, that are in keeping with the Master Plan would be worth serious consideration. The applicant’s representative, Scott Fleming, presented further information on the proposal. Regarding Agenda Item No. 2, he said that the applicant had not anticipated to be required in strict compliance with the design guidelines, given the industrial nature of the area, the appearance of neighboring structures and the small scale of their proposed addition. He explained that the flat roof 2