2014-11-18 Kailua Village Design Commission Minutes

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The applicant, Pete Piper, presented additional information. He said that the owner had been trying to resolve an extensive list of various code violations on the subject property for several years, and that the proposed addition would take care of the holdover Fire Code issue. He added that the alternative to the firewall would be installation of sprinklers on both floors, which would cost substantially more. He also said, in answering the Commissioners’ questions, that the walkway along the firewall was lighted and had been there for a long time, and that he did not think trying for a variance from the Fire Code would be fruitful for safety reasons. It was moved by Commissioner Hetherington and seconded by Commissioner Sullenberger that the Commission recommend the Planning Director’s approval of the proposed project as submitted. There was no discussion on the motion. A roll call vote was taken, and the motion carried with six ayes (Hetherington, Sullenberger, Andreae, Au Hoy, Dahlberg, and Stanbro) and two absent and excused (Akina and Broderson). ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS There were no discussions under this section of the agenda. ANNOUNCEMENTS Mr. Mark informed the Commissioners that the next meeting was scheduled for December 2, 2014, with tentatively two items on the agenda, including a revised design for a proposed commercial building at the Henry Street Landing project. Mr. Mark also announced that the Commission’s annual recognition dinner was being planned for January next year. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, at 6:23 p.m., it was moved by Commissioner Hetherington and seconded by Commissioner Sullenberger 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, Chairman Kailua Village Design Commission 3