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(3) additional landscaping shall be installed to comply with the landscape guidelines found in the Master Plan for Kailua-Kona. The motion was unanimously carried by a roll call vote of all Commissioners present. 2. Design review of “as built” steps leading to Waterfront Row. Applicant: Gregory Ogin; Land owner: Watumull Properties Corp. TMK: 7-5-008:009. Located on 75-5776 Alii Drive, Kailua-Kona, HI, adjacent to Hale Halawai Park. Staff Presentation Ms. Newlon briefed the Commissioners on the “as built” steps leading to Waterfront Row located on Alii Drive. The subject property is designated Resort-Hotel-.75 (V-.75) – 750 sq. feet per each dwelling unit or for each separate rentable unit. The parcel size is 1.20 acres and the project is within the Special Management Area. Ms. Newlon said the applicant is in the process of obtaining permits for the “as built” new steps that are fronting Alii Drive, and presented the following information: The required front yard is 20 feet into which steps are allowed to project 6 feet, however, the new steps are right up to the front property line. As such, a variance for the steps will be required if, by measuring 14 feet into the required front setback, the steps are found to be higher than 6 feet. The colors for the new lattice-work and steps are Sea Foam Blue Grey, the safety rails are Safety Blue, and the trim is Black Berry Farm, all of which are consistent with the color chart recommended for use within the Kailua Village Special District. Ms. Newlon also informed the Commissioners that in addition to the design review by the Commission, the applicant was required to submit an application for a Special Management Area Assessment for the steps. The assessment was completed and it has been determined that the steps will not result in any adverse effect on the environment, and that they are exempt from the definition of development and do not require an SMA Use permit. SMA Use Permit No. 226 and Shoreline setback variance for the complex was approved by the Planning Commission public hearing on August 28, 1985. Applicant Presentation The applicant, Mr. Ogin, who is also the property manager of Waterfront Row, gave the history of the restaurant space currently leased by the Hooters restaurant. He explained to the Commission that the new staircase gives an easy access to the restaurant situated in the back of the building. Public Testimony Mr. Pappas, Corporate Licensing Director of Hooters, and their architect, Mr. Shockley, made themselves available for questions from the Commissioners. 3