2014-12-02 Kailua Village Design Commission Minutes

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The applicant’s representative and architect, Matthew Kilgore, responded to the Commissioners’ questions and concerns, and said that an overhang and/or gutters could be added to the shed roof portion, and that the window glass could be tinted and dark coating could be applied on the aluminum window frames. He also said that the large multi-pane window panels on the side wall should not cause a glare issue to the public since there is an existing building between the wall and the street. With respect to the color of the proposed vacuum stalls, Mr. Kilgore agreed to select a color that would better blend in with the surroundings, such as green, rather than red shown in the application. Commissioner Hetherington asked if there was a possibility to incorporate lava rocks or lava veneer as a design feature. Mr. Mark Leong, co-partner of the business, responded that he would have to discuss the possibility with his partner; however, Mr. Kilgore said that the two building corners facing Kuakini Highway could be embellished with lava rocks. Also in response to Commissioner Hetherington’s question as to why the applicant had changed the sail roof design, which the Commissioners had found to be attractive, Mr. Kilgore said it was due to liability issues in the event of high wind. Mr. Kilgore also stated, in answering further questions, that 80 percent of water used for carwash would be recycled water, and that the three existing vehicular access points on Kona Bay Drive would remain the same. Commissioner Au Hoy opined that although she approved of the coloration, the revised architectural design was not attractive in that it was not representative of the Kailua Village. Commissioner Andreae commented, however, that the cupola-like design seemed to add dimension and a Polynesian feel to the building. Furthermore, she suggested that the window panels be trimmed with a frame-like border to improve the appearance. Based on specific suggestions made by the Commissioners and the applicant’s willingness to comply, Commissioner Andreae moved to recommend the Planning Director’s approval of the proposed project, subject to the following design modifications: 1.The color of the fabric covers at the vacuum stations should be changed to be either (a) the same as beige color proposed for the building’s exterior walls, or (b) a shade of green that blends with the adjoining and fronting landscape plantings; 2.Use of an a‘a lava rock veneer, at a minimum to be on the two building corners facing Kuakini Highway, in lieu of the split-faced block material shown; 3.The shed roof over the majority of the structure should be extended a sufficient length, with gutters, to present a visible overhang as a desirable design feature, and to prevent roof debris runoff from accumulating on the wall exteriors below the roof; 4.Specification of non-glare windows or glare-reducing tinting thereon; and 5.Addition of a border or frame-like trimwork to surround each of the multi-pane window panels, having a trim width and relief (thickness) to add a sense of traditional design and construction to these features. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Akina and there was no discussion on the motion. A roll call vote was taken and the motion passed with five ayes (Andreae, Akina, Au Hoy, Dahlberg and Hetherington) and three absent and excused (Broderson, Stanbro and Sullenberger). 2. Design review of a proposed one-story commercial building on Henry Street, revised from a prior building design reviewed on October 7, 2014. Applicant: Riehm Owensby Planners Architects. Landowner: RELO KONA, LLC. TMK: 7-5-004:031. Address: 75-934 Henry Street. Location: Fronting Henry Street between Starbucks Coffee and Jack-in-the-Box. 2