2013-65 PRTCPSC-AC PVDist Ord & Design Guidelines

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(4) All parcels having frontage with Kahakai Boulevard, including any extensions of Kahakai Boulevard up to the parcel identified by tax map key number 1 -5- 008:001, west of Pahoa Bypass Road; (4) Parcels identified by tax map key numbers: 1-5-005:024, 1 -5- 06:037, 1 -5- 06:015, 1 -5- 003:037 and 1- 5- 03:046; and (5) All parcels any part of which are designated medium density urban in Exhibit A of Ordinance No. 12 -89 amending the general plan land use pattern allocation guide (LUPAG) map, with the following exclusions: (A) That portion of tax map key no: 1 -5- 02:020 that is not designated medium density urban in Exhibit A of Ordinance 12 -89; and (B) All of tax map key numbers: 1 -5- 01:003 and 1 -5- 08:001. (c) The intent of the architectural guidelines provided in the Pahoa Village District Design Guidelines ( "design guidelines ") is to articulate primary architectural features and building design characteristics that have historically been identified as the Hawai `i plantation architectural style or theme. (d) While no specific minimum number of the architectural features in the design guidelines shall be required for any proposed project, all buildings and structures, except as otherwise specified in section 25 -7- (b) below, within the PV district shall be designed to be consistent with the Hawai `i plantation architectural theme and to be complementary with the existing structures. (e) Design guidelines adopted by resolution shall be administered by the director provided that the director shall require design review by the Pahoa design review committee as provided in Section 25 -2 -73 of this chapter. Section 25 -7- Pahoa design review committee (a) The purpose of the Pahoa design review committee ( "committee ") is to provide an architectural and design review of plans for all new buildings and structures as well as alterations to the exterior of existing buildings and structures where existing architectural features consistent with the design guidelines might be altered or removed, or where a reasonable opportunity is presented to incorporate new architectural features that would enhance consistency with the design guidelines. In order to assist applicants with desi.ning projects that satisfactorily conform to the design guidelines the committee shall also develop a process for and be available to provide preliminary review of development plans prior to formal submittal of detailed plans and an application for plan approval. The committee shall also review applications for signage within the PV district, as provided in chapter 3, article of this Code. (b) The director may waive the requirement for architectural and design review by the committee when the proposed improvements will clearly have little or no visual impact on the preservation or promotion of the Hawai `i plantation architectural theme, including but not necessarily limited to: (1) The construction or installation of accessory buildings or structures or minor alterations to the exterior of any existing building or structure that is not visible from any street frontage of the buildinv� site. (3) The addition or replacement of accessory features such as flay poles, roof butters and downspouts, railings and fencing of similar size, style and material or that more closely conforms to the design guidelines.