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Commission Discussion A discussion, including Mr. Shockley’s presentation, confirmed that the height of the steps is less than 6 feet, and therefore it was determined that a variance for the steps is not required. The Commissioners expressed their concern about the existing lattice work on each side of the stairway, and suggested for safety reasons that it should be reinforced and the top portion should be solid enough for people to sit or walk on. Mr. Shockley responded that he will make the recommendation to the owner. Action It was moved by Commissioner Saito and seconded by Commissioner Kuailani that a favorable recommendation be made to the Planning Director with the condition that the tops of the two structures on each side of the stairway shall be reinforced and made solid, and solid backing shall be placed behind the existing lattice work. The motion was unanimously carried by a roll call vote of all Commissioners present. 3. Design review of “as built” directory/ground sign and wall sign for Waterfront Row Shops and Restaurants. Applicant: INA Custom Signs; 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” directory/ground sign for the Waterfront Row shops and restaurants and the wall sign for Hooters Restaurant located within Waterfront Row. With regard to the “as built” directory/ground sign, Ms. Newlon presented the following information: The applicant has made changes to their initial submittal according to comments they received from the Department of Public Works, which include removing the owl symbol and reducing the square footage of the sign to sixteen square feet or less, so the revised design before the Commission does meet the requirements of the Sign Code. The colors chosen for the sign are brown background with orange letters. The sign is double-sided. The material used is high density foam board. The directory appears to meet all of the signage criteria according to the Kailua-Kona Master Plan, in the choice of color, size, material used (similar look to wood), and lettering. The directory sign is located within the required front yard setback of 20 feet, but since the height of the sign is less than 6 feet, it can be located within the setback area. As for the wall sign installed in the inside hallway leading to Hooters Restaurant, Ms. Newlon gave the following presentation: The illuminated wall sign is made up with 20- inch high individual letters attached to the entry wooden wall – so the area behind the letters measures 9 feet 2 inches wide by 20 inches tall, which equals approximately 15 square feet. The combined area of the wall sign meets the Sign Code, however, the height of the letters exceeds the 9-inch limit and the applicant will need to submit a 4