2015-02-03 Kailua Village Design Commission Minutes

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Mr. Childs distributed Google Earth street view photographs to familiarize the Commissioners with the subject area; he noted that Agenda Items 1 and 2 were for the same marketplace on two contiguous parcels. He described the proposed directory sign, and said that it appeared to be in compliance with the Sign Code and the Kailua Village special design district guidelines in all aspects, including the size, coloration and materials. Mr. Childs informed the Commissioners that the applicant’s representative, Jeremy Neill, was unable to attend the meeting in person; however, he was available by phone, if there were any questions from the Commissioners regarding his two applications. Commissioner Andreae noted that the tenant names on the proposed sign should be easily changeable so as not to lose the uniformed appearance with tenant turnover. She also commented that there were numerous sandwich boards, banners, and other types of seemingly illegal signs within the subject property, making the marketplace look much cluttered. The Commissioners agreed that those illegal and/or unpermitted signs, along with any existing directory signs, should be removed once the new directory sign is installed. In response to Commissioner Au Hoy’s question as to whether the proposed sign was to replace a blue-colored post shown right behind it in the applicant’s Photoshop image, Mr. Childs said that although it was not clear from the available photographs, the post might be there for a purpose, such as structural or lighting. It was moved by Commissioner Andreae and seconded by Commissioner Kern that the Commission recommend to the Public Works Director the approval of the proposed sign permit application as submitted, subject to the applicant’s and/or the landowner’s fulfillment of the following conditions: 1.Removal of all unpermitted signs, including but not limited to, temporary signs such as banners, sandwich board signs, product advertising and any existing “Kona Marketplace” directory sign in the vicinity of the proposed directory sign; and 2.The lettering for all business names listed on the directory sign be maintained in a consistent design, color and texture for all names, particularly as to letter font and paint or other applique’ material texture and finish. Discussion on the motion included the Commissioners’ consensus that the existing blue-colored post in the immediate vicinity of the proposed sign should be removed, if it was not necessary as structural or lighting support. A roll call vote was taken and the motion carried with seven ayes (Andreae, Kern, Akina, Au Hoy, Dahlberg, Roth and Sullenberger) and one absent and excused (Broderson). 2. Design review of a sign permit application for a ground-mounted directory sign for “Kona Marketplace.” Applicant: Neill Sign and Design. Landowner: Kona MP, LLC. TMK: 7-5-007:023. Located at 75-5725 Ali‘i Drive. Mr. Childs presented the proposed directory sign, saying that the design was exactly the same as Agenda Item No. 1. He drew the Commissioners’ attention to the proposed sign location relative to the first one, and said that this second location, being inside the arcade, might deter placement of sandwich board signs by tenants around the base of the new sign. There were no questions from the Commissioners regarding this application. 2