2012-11-07 Kailua Village Design Commission Minutes

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Oil Station. KVDC commented that the subject property is the Kailua Village gateway and requested substantial landscaping, appropriate lighting, pedestrian-friendly frontage improvements and earth tone colors and also asked that a pitched roof design with more natural appearing material be used. In conclusion, Mr. Childs stated that Aloha Auto Group’s proposed building modification and landscaping design were not consistent with the architectural guidelines of the Kailua Village Master Plan. Applicant representative, Russell Wong, stated that Aloha Auto Group LLC would like to be a good neighbor in Kailua Village while also meeting the design requirements of the automobile manufacturer, KIA, from whom they are seeking to establish a dealership agreement. Mr. Wong said that KIA is extremely proud of their products and has a high standard for their auto showroom and if KIA doesn’t approve their project design, the site will remain as it is. The Commissioners expressed support for this project in general concept, but were not supportive of the proposed building design and limited landscaping proposed. They indicated that the subject property is a gateway corner into the Village core area and they asked the applicant to design the project site with substantial attractive landscaping and appropriate lighting to create a generally attractive and pedestrian friendly environment. The building and landscape design should consistent with the goals and objectives of the Kailua Village Master Plan. Mr. Wong thanked the commissioners for their consideration and comments, said that he wished to withdraw the Aloha Group, LLC application from further consideration, so that he could revise and resubmit a new design plan for the Commission’s review. Jason Jarvis, architectural draftsman for the applicant, indicated that he has been listening to the commissioners’ recommendations and will come back with a new proposal. He will work with Mr. Childs so that the new proposal will be in consistent with the Kailua Village Master Plan. Mr. Travis will also include the sign permit application, parking requirements and lighting details in the new proposal. ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS 1. Approval of Minutes of the Meeting of October 9, 2012. It was moved by Commissioner Hetherington and seconded by Commissioner Burns that the minutes be approved as submitted. The motion was unanimously carried by a voice vote of all Commissioners in attendance. ANNOUNCEMENTS Mr. Childs announced that the next meeting scheduled for November 20, 2012 is cancelled since there are no applications received in by the due date. Next meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, December 4, 2012. 2