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Mr. Dunlap familiarized the Commissioners with the property on a map, described the proposed changes and history of what has been brought to the Commission for this property. Mr. Dunlap provided the Commissioners with the October 24, 2005 review and renderings, the November 21, 2005 review and renderings as well as the November 30, 2009 revised plan approval which approved the reconfiguration of the building. He then described the existing conditions with photos of the site and building. He also pointed out that the proposed changes of the roof line are higher and wider in comparison to the existing hip roof. Commissioner Roth asked if any landscaping is included in the applicant’s plan. Mr. Dunlap replied that no proposed landscaping is indicated on the proposed plan. Commissioner Van Pernis asked if any rock walls were proposed. Mr. Dunlap replied that no rock walls were indicated on the proposed plan. Commissioner Kern asked if there would be any trees along the frontage. Mr. Dunlap replied that the new plans don’t indicate whether the existing landscaping is staying, being replaced or if new landscaping would be done. No landscaping is shown on the proposed plan. Mr. Dunlap stated that a representative from Big Island Honda came in to drop of a color and finish sample book which shows the color of the roof that is being proposed. The representative indicated that the color in the sample book is the existing color that is there. It was also noted that the existing color on the existing roof appears to be faded due to the effects of time and the elements. Commissioner Andreae asked if there would be any entry door on the Kuakini Highway side of the renovated building. Mr. Dunlap stated that according to their plan there is no pedestrian entry on the Kuakini Highway side. Chair Dahlberg recognized entry of Commissioner Akina at 5:31 pm. Chair Dahlberg invites the applicant to introduce themselves and make a statement or give a presentation regarding their application. Karen Sakamoto of Next Design, architects and applicant to the project introduces herself. Steve Graef introduces himself as the Project Manager for Fletcher Jones who is the owner of the Honda dealership. Ms. Sakamoto stated that the design comes from Honda Corporation and are set finishes and doesn’t allow for deviation. She further stated that Honda Corporation wants the building to meet their brand standards. Commissioner Kern asked if the hip roof in the front would no longer be there. Ms. Sakamoto stated that visually you will not see the hip roof in the front any longer. Commissioner Andreae asked if Next Design was aware of the prior recommendations of the Kailua Village Design Commission. Ms. Sakamoto indicated they were not aware. 2