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the Sign Code. Mr. Mark clarified that the need is to delete one of the conditions of the existing variance; so the need is actually to amend the variance. Chair Marone mentioned the previous owner might have given up their Kuakini Highway signage in order for the individual shops to have two signs of their own. Commissioner Andrea then raised a question whether there would be more signs than the Code allows, if they are successful in amending the variance. Commissioner Ross noted that the variance issue is not before the Commission at this time. In response to Commissioner Au Hoy’s question as to how the names on the directory sign can be replaced, Mr. Yamada said that they are made of vinyl letters which can be removed and replaced. Chair Marone pointed out that they might lose the space for 4 names since the square footage of the sign must be reduced to meet the Sign Code; and the representatives affirmed that will be no problem. Chair Marone asked the applicant’s representatives if they would guarantee all the sandwich board/ banner signs will be removed once the proposed signs are approved; and the applicant’s representatives said that the current directory doesn’t give the exposure the tenants are looking for and the sandwich boards/banners are the only choice they have to get more exposure now, but once the proposed signs are up at those locations, it should take care of the issue. The applicant’s representatives said that the tenants are aware of what the owner wants to do. Commissioner Ross asked if they would consider putting some kind of sign agreement in place for everyone to sign; they responded that they have seen rules and regulations with respect to the signage that are part of the lease agreements from the previous owner’s time, and it should be easy to distribute a sign agreement that amends the current lease rules. Commissioner Ross added, and the applicant’s representatives agreed, that this should help their and the County’s sign enforcement efforts. Commissioner Hope at this time complimented the representatives on the work they are doing on the property, including the landscaping cleanup, and commented they are doing a great job and it is going to be beautiful. Chair Marone inquired as to the size of the ground sign in relation to the existing one, and Mr. Yamada responded that they are supposed to be the same size. Commissioner Andreae repeated her concern regarding the readability of the directory signs, and recommended they find a way to increase the letter size; she asked if, for example, the size of their logo “Ilima Court” could be reduced in order to give more room to the directory portion. She also asked whether the individual signs on the façade will be integrated into the signage scheme; and Mr. Yamada confirmed this, and directed the Commission’s attention to their rendering that showed that this is part of the upgrading of the entire project. He also confirmed that the signs on the façade will consist of only sign for each shop, outside of the directory signs. The Commissioners further discussed the sign agreement suggested earlier; Chair Marone mentioned that the Commission wants to make sure that promises made to the Commission by applicants are carried through. Commissioner Ross suggested that a copy of the sign agreement be kept in the Planning Department’s file. 3