2013-08-06 Kailua Village Design Commission Minutes

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not considered a symbol or logo under the County’s Sign Code. The sign, otherwise, complies with the Signage Criteria, Guidelines for Review set forth in the Master Plan for Kailua-Kona. Applicant Hetherington introduced one of the business owners, Colin Finn. The Owner and the Applicant indicated that they will revise the logo to 9 inch in height to comply with the County Sign Code. They also indicated that there is no lighting planned at this time; and if lighting would be done in the future, it would be ambient lighting only. Owner Finn also confirmed that the map image is solely art work and not a symbol or logo sign used by the business. It was moved by Commissioner Kitchens and seconded by Commissioner Burns to approve the design with the applicants’ acknowledgment that the logo will be reduced to 9” and if lighting is added that the lighting will be compliant with the guidelines. A roll call vote was taken and the motion was unanimously carried with six ayes (Burns, Ah Hoy, Kitchens, Bleck, Akina and Broderson). 2.Report by Chair John Hetherington on the public meeting held by DPW on May 22, 2013 regarding its proposed Ali’i Drive One-Way traffic circulation plan. Discussion to relate to the “Master Plan for Kailua-Kona,” including implementation policies set forth therein, and a review of the 1989 Kailua Village Parking Study and its recommendation. Mr. Hetherington gave a report of the meeting. He stated that community stakeholders, business people and citizens attended. The meeting did not have a clear outcome as to County intentions with regard to the one-way traffic proposal. There is only a “draft” environment assessment produced in 2009 for widening the west (makai) sidewalk fronting Oneo Bay, and which retains two- way traffic in this area, and no schedule to take any action on any improvements or change in traffic circulation pattern. Mr. Hetherington said that either proposal – changing the traffic circulation pattern to one-way only, or widening the makai sidewalk – will impact Kailua Village in multiple ways. Therefore, he felt that anything that affects the appearance in the village should be reviewed and commented on by KVDC. Commissioner Burns commented that instead of trying to implement a one-way traffic pattern, she would like the County to spend its funds on improving the safety of the pedestrian corridor between Lava Java and the intersection of Hualalai Road. Commissioner Hetherington moved and Commissioner Burns seconded that the KVDC address the issue by sending a letter of concern and interest through the Planning Director to the Public Works Director requesting that any proposed improvements to Ali‘i Drive be first reviewed by KVDC in accordance with the purpose and intent of the Master plan of Kailua Kona . A roll call vote was taken and the motion was unanimously carried with six ayes (Broderson, Au Hoy, Burns, Kitchens, Hetherington, Akina). At this time Mr. Hetherington resumed his position as Chair. ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS – none 2