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The applicant’s representative, Jesse Burgess, introduced himself. He also noted that the applicant had been asked by the landowner, Alexander & Baldwin Inc., to paint the antenna to match the building to make it less conspicuous. There were no questions from the Commissioners. It was moved by Commissioner Roth and seconded by Commissioner Au Hoy that the Commission recommend the Planning Director’s approval of the proposed project as submitted. There were no discussions on the motion. A roll call vote was taken and the motion carried with five ayes (Roth, Au Hoy, Akina, Kern and Sullenberger) and three absent and excused (Andreae, Broderson and Cartwright). nd Fish Hopper Restaurant: Remodel existing 2 floor for restaurant, add third floor upper 2. lanai. Applicant: Wm. McCowatt, Koa Architects. Landowner: C & S Properties Inc. TMK: (3) 7-5-006: 014. Located at 75-5683 Ali‘i Drive. Mr. Dunlap familiarized the Commissioners with the location of the subject property on maps. He described the proposed project, using site photographs and the applicant’s submittal, including drawings and simulated pictures. He mentioned that the applicant was trying to resolve some building permit issues with the Department of Public Works, Building Division, and that if they needed to revise the exterior design in order to address those issues, the revised proposal would have to be presented to the Commission for its review. In response to the Commissioners’ questions regarding parking, he said that the property had been granted a variance from the Zoning Code requirements, and that compliance would be examined during the following Plan Approval process. The applicant, Bill McCowatt, and the architect for the project, Matthew Kilgore, were present. In response to Commissioner Roth’s question, Mr. Kilgore said that the existing sail-like shades over the second floor lanai were not permitted, and that they had not decided on shades for the proposed third level. Commissioner Roth pointed out that patrons would surely want covering over the upper terrace, and asked whether the applicant would come back with their decision on the type of covering. Mr. Dunlap responded that they would have to come back, if the covering was designed to be attached to the building, but that furnishings, such as umbrellas, were not subject to the Commission review or the Planning Department approval. Chair Dahlberg commented that the Commission should have the opportunity to review any key pieces of information that would affect the appearance, including umbrellas. Mr. Kilgore stated that they could come back for the shades component; however, they were not interested in anything permanent since their vision was to offer sunset views to patrons. He further stated that the restaurant might open the third floor only for dinner, as they did not foresee customers wanting to dine out on the upper deck during the day in the heat. There was a discussion about the history of the building originally being a lodge for paniolo and then a local style family restaurant. Commissioners Roth and Au Hoy commented that they would like to see that history coming through the building, which seemed to be a missing element. In response to the Commissioners’ questions, Mr. Kilgore confirmed that they would keep the existing earth color theme, that the second floor would have no glass panels and echo the first floor, and that the railing for the third floor would be painted wood and the roof corrugated. He also 2