2015-02-03 Kailua Village Design Commission Minutes

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It was moved by Commissioner Roth and seconded by Commissioner Sullenberger that the Commission recommend to the Public Works Director the approval of the proposed sign permit application as submitted, subject to the same conditions as the previous agenda item, namely: 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. There was no discussion on the motion. A roll call vote was taken and the motion carried with seven ayes (Roth, Sullenberger, Akina, Andreae, Au Hoy, Dahlberg and Kern) and one absent and excused (Broderson). ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS 1.Election of Chair and Vice Chair for 2015. Commissioner Au Hoy moved that Chair Bleck be re-elected. With a second by Commissioner Sullenberger and an affirmative voice vote of all Commissioners in attendance, Chair Bleck accepted another year of the chairmanship. Commissioner Au Hoy then nominated Commissioner Dahlberg as vice chairman. The nomination was seconded by Commissioner Sullenberger and unanimously supported by a voice vote of all Commissioners in attendance. Commissioner Dahlberg accepted the vice-chairmanship for 2015. ANNOUNCEMENTS The Chair and the Commissioners welcomed two new members, Commissioners Kern and Roth. Mr. Childs spoke of the current situation relating to one of the applications that the Commission had reviewed in the past; at its September 16, 2014, meeting, the Commission reviewed a sign variance application by Brown Shoe Company, dba Famous Footwear. He informed the Commissioners that the business was using its large windows to strategically show product advertisements displayed inside, and, with the interior lighting, creating the effect of illuminated signs. He said that this method of window display was not a part of the sign variance application that the Commission had reviewed, and that he did not have the authority to interpret the sign code as to whether the definition of “sign” covers this type of displays; however, he said that the Commissioners could still make their concerns known by sending a letter to the Public Works Director, if they so wished. Commissioner Au Hoy opined that the Commission should take action now to put a stop to a potential proliferation of similar displays in the Kailua Village. The Chair requested Mr. Childs to place on the next available agenda a discussion item regarding clarification of the sign code definition of “sign,” particularly as to whether the window-oriented display of product names, such as the case of Famous Footwear, is covered by the definition; the discussion is to include also a question of whether the Department of Public Works will enforce the code with or without a formal complaint filed by the Commission. 3