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2. Design review of signage for the Hale Hana Center. Applicant: Gary O’Brien; Land owner: Hale Hana Partners, LP. and Queen Liliuokalani Trust. TMK: 7-4-015-018. Located on 74-5583 Luhia Street, Kailua-Kona, HI, within the Kailua Industrial Subdivision area. 3. Design review of signage for the Luhia Center I. Applicant: Gary O’Brien; Land owner: Luhia Partners, LP. and Queen Liliuokalani Trust. TMK: 7-4-015-021. Located on 74-5605 Luhia Street, Kailua-Kona, HI, within the Kailua Industrial Subdivision area. 4. Design review of signage for the Luhia Center II. Applicant: Gary O’Brien; Land owner: Luhia Partners, LP. and Queen Liliuokalani Trust. TMK: 7-4-015:020. Located on 74-5599 Luhia Street, Kailua-Kona, HI, within the Kailua Industrial Subdivision area. Staff Presentation Mr. Mark mentioned that the proposed directory signs were reviewed by the Commission in January when they didn’t meet the size requirement under the Sign Code and required a variance; with the Commission’s favorable recommendation, the applicant took his variance application to the County Council, but the Council denied the request. He said the revised design conforms to the Sign Code, with the only change being the size of the signs. Applicant Presentation Neither the applicant nor his representative was present. Public Testimony There was no one from the public wishing to testify on this agenda item. Commission Discussion Chair Marone expressed her concern that there are many illegal signs on the subject properties, and said she would like to hold Mr. O’Brien, the applicant, responsible for removal of those illegal signs, referring to his cooperative statement at the previous meeting on January 9, 2007. Commissioner Ross suggested the Commission make a recommendation to the Public Works Director that the sign permits shouldn’t be signed off until the Department of Public Works can certify all the illegal signs have been removed from the properties. Mr. Mark pointed out even if there exists something illegal or in violation on the same property, that cannot be used as a reason to hold up on a permit that is legal. He said, however, that the Commission can ask the Public Works Director for his consideration in the form of recommendation or a separate letter. He added the Commission Rule provides the Commission can form a committee for the purpose of following up on applicants’ compliance, if they wish to pursue such a matter. Chair Marone mentioned that Kona Outdoor Circle is taking up the illegal sign issue as well. 5