2013-04-09 Kailua Village Design Commission Minutes

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The applicant’s representative, Inpyo Hwang, was in attendance. He stated that the sign had already been installed due to miscommunication between the applicant and the business owner; however, they were willing to correct whatever the Commission might find unacceptable. In response to Commissioner Akina’s question as to the accuracy of the colors represented in the submittal, Mr. Hwang passed out a color sample catalog to show the true shade of colors, and said that they were the corporate colors of Easy Cash Solutions’. The Commissioners recognized that although the sign in question was not in keeping with the character of the Kailua Village, the 1999 variance, which had been granted to relieve visibility challenges, provided more flexibility in the use of bright colors and certain materials that were normally not appropriate in the special sign district. It was moved by Commissioner Burns, and seconded by Commissioner Broderson, to send to the Public Works Director a recommendation for approval of the sign permit application as submitted. A roll call vote was taken and the motion carried with five ayes (Burns, Broderson, Akina, Au Hoy and Kitchens) and three absent and excused (Andreae, Hetherington and Stanbro). ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS – None. ANNOUNCEMENTS Mr. Mark made the following announcements:  All Commissioners are encouraged to attend a Sunshine Law training class offered by the Office of Corporation Counsel on May 23, 2013, at the West Hawai‘i Civic Center. Currently, four Commissioners have signed up for the class.  The next meeting is scheduled for April 23, 2013, with one item on the agenda.  The Planning Department is working on amendments to the Zoning Code and the Subdivision Code to implement a new-to-Hawai‘i planning concept, the “Smart Code,” which includes the creation of walkable mixed-use communities. The Commission, along with other groups, such as the Kailua Village Business Improvement District, will be involved in the process since the revitalization of the Kailua Village is an example of how an existing neighborhood can be developed as a walkable mixed-use community. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, at 5:45 p.m., it was moved by Commissioner Burns and seconded by Commissioner Au Hoy that the meeting be adjourned. The motion was unanimously carried by a voice vote of all Commissioners in attendance. Respectfully submitted, Noriko Sauer, Secretary A T T E S T: Paul Bleck, Vice Chair Kailua Village Design Commission 2