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proposed building with drawings and color samples, and said that it appeared to be consistent with the guidelines of the Master Plan for Kailua-Kona. The applicant’s representative, Lance Sundquist, was present. He answered questions from the Commissioners, which included the following statements: the electric equipment would be hidden in the back of the building; the applicant was in restaurant business and owned a restaurant in Kahului, Maui; the applicant would create a small convenient eatery in the commercial space, with seating for about 15; the outside tables would be enclosed by landscape hedge; and the elevator was primarily to accommodate physically challenged people and would only go up to the second floor. In response to questions about the five-foot setback for future road widening, Mr. Sundquist clarified that it was one of the conditions for rezoning to allow commercial uses on the subject property, and that the two existing apartment buildings on land zoned Residential did not have the setback requirement. Commissioner Andreae asked about the possibility of other businesses coming in to the commercial space and/or the apartment units. Mr. Mark responded that the current zoning allowed various uses. He said, however, that some different uses have more demanding parking requirements, and that the property had limited parking spaces. In response to Commissioner Kern’s question about neighbors’ view planes, Mr. Mark said that the County was not obligated to protect private view planes, and that property owners could not be prohibited from exercising their entitlements under the code. There was a discussion regarding landscaping. The Commission recognized the limited space, but opined that some additional planting would improve the appearance and alleviate the heat. Commissioner Broderson recommended Manila palm for its small footprint, as well as Eldorado for continuation of the existing landscaping. Mr. Sundquist was amenable to the recommendation. It was moved by Commissioner Andreae and seconded by Commissioner Kern that the Commission recommend the Planning Director’s approval of the proposed project with the addition of Manila palms and Eldorado shrubs along the eastern property line. There were no discussions on the motion. A roll call vote was taken and the motion carried with five ayes (Andreae, Kern, Au Hoy, Broderson and Sullenberger) and three absent and excused (Akina, Cartwright and Dahlberg). ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS None. ANNOUNCEMENTS Mr. Mark announced that Mr. Mark Van Pernis was nominated to the Commission, and that his nomination was to be considered by the Council Committee of Planning on June 2, 2016. Mr. Dunlap announced that the next meeting was scheduled for June 7, 2016, with tentatively two items, including a sign variance application from Lex Brodie’s Tires and a design review application for renovation of Kona Brewery. 2