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Public Testimony <br />Ms. Ann Peterson, a resident of Kailua-Kona, stated although it is a good start to provide <br />pedestrian/bicycle facilities, that doesn’t take the place of parking since the community is <br />not commuter bicycle-friendly. She added hopefully it will be in the future. She said <br />part of the problem is when condominium owners keep their cars in the spot while their <br />units are leased, and their tenants have to find another space to park their cars. She asked <br />whether there is a way that the Planning Department or the Commission can ask <br />condominium owners to surrender their parking spaces in such a case. <br /> <br />Mr. Mark said the Planning Department doesn’t get involved in the area of parking <br />assignment because that is outside the scope of the Zoning Code. <br /> <br />Mr. Rupp stated since it is a CC&Rs issue, they will take the concern into consideration, <br />and check with their attorneys who prepare the document. <br /> <br />Action <br />It was moved by Commissioner Au Hoy and seconded by Commissioner Herbert to <br />recommend to the Planning Director the approval of the proposed project, with the <br />following recommendations: <br /> <br />1. The applicant shall preserve and maintain the heiau site on Parcel 9 in accordance <br />with requirements and recommendations of the Department of Land and Natural <br />Resources, including placing an interpretive sign at the site; and <br /> <br />2. The applicant shall consult with their legal counsel, and consider means of <br />restricting the use of parking stalls, so that the condominium occupants rather <br />than absent owners are able to park their vehicles on site. <br /> <br />A roll call vote was taken and motion carried with three ayes (Au Hoy, Herbert and Ross) <br />and one no (Hope). <br /> <br />Commissioner Ross at this time informed the other Commissioners that he has learned there is a <br />move to see the parking ordinance changed, although he is not sure what the outcome will be or <br />how long it will take, and that there should be public hearings on the matter in the near future. <br /> <br />NEW BUSINESS <br /> <br />1. Design review of a Sign Permit for Mercedes-Benz of Honolulu. Applicant: INA Custom <br />Signs. Land owner: JR Kona Acquisition LLC. TMK: 7-5-005:087. Located at 75-5608 <br />Kuakini Highway, Kailua-Kona, HI. <br /> <br /> Mr. Mark announced the applicant has withdrawn their application. <br /> <br />It was agreed by all Commissioners in attendance that the Commission should take up the <br />following three items together due to the similarity of the applications. <br />4 <br /> <br />