2014-09-16 Kailua Village Design Commission Minutes

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The applicant, Jeremy Neill, stated that he tried to comply with the Sign Code and the guidelines of the Master Plan, and that the standard fonts were used for easy reading. He also mentioned that he had selected a material that is long lasting and has a wood-finish appearance. In response to the Commissioners’ questions, he said that the existing tenant signage facing Walua Road would also remain as is, and that the foliage at the proposed installation site would be transplanted within the property. Commissioner Stanbro commented that the sign was attractive, and moved to recommend to the Public Works Director the approval of the application as submitted. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Broderson, and carried by a roll call vote with six ayes (Stanbro, Broderson, Akina, Dahlberg, Hetherington and Sullenberger) and two absent and excused (Andreae and Au Hoy). 2. Design review of a sign permit application for a ground-mounted directory sign for “Gold Coast Business Center I.” Applicant: Neill Sign and Design. Landowner: COMM 2006-C8 KAIWI STREET LLC and Queen Lili`uokalani Trust. TMK: 7-4-015:009. Located at 74-5484 Kaiwi Street at the northwest corner of Luhia St. With Chair Bleck’s concurrence, Mr. Childs combined his presentations for Agenda Item Nos. 2 through 5, since the proposed signs were essentially identical and would all be located in the Kailua Industrial Subdivision. He noted that although the dominant blue color was not one of the shades recommended in the Master Plan, it still appeared to be reasonable. He also noted that two of the four, namely Agenda Item Nos. 2 and 4, would be installed under existing pavilion structures, which currently display the name and address of the respective complex, and that the Commission might wish to advise the applicant as to whether or not he should eliminate the pavilion lettering, as it might look redundant since the proposed signs would show the same information. The applicant, Jeremy Neill, said that he had no problem with removing the name and address from the pavilions. The Commissioners suggested that some landscaping around the base of the signs be considered, especially for the two locations that currently looked bare, namely Agenda Item Nos. 3 and 4. Mr. Neill responded that the line of sight for traffic had to be kept clear, but he would convey the suggestion to the owner. Commissioner Sullenberger pointed out that the address on two of the proposed signs, namely Agenda Item Nos. 2 and 3, did not indicate the street name, and suggested that it be added for uniformity and clarity. With respect to Agenda Item No. 2, Commissioner Hetherington moved, and Commissioner Sullenberger seconded, to recommend to the Public Works Director the approval of the application, with the following changes: 1.The street name be added after the address numbers; and 2.The existing building name and address be removed from the pavilion fascia as redundant. A roll call vote was taken, and the motion carried with six ayes (Hetherington, Sullenberger, Akina, Broderson, Dahlberg and Stanbro) and two absent and excused (Andreae and Au Hoy). 2