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upper office level via the pedestrian bridge, or one can take an elevator or an escalator from the main entrance on the ground level. The Commissioners pointed out that the back of the restaurants/retail buildings will be the view from the upper level. Mr. Chrisman responded to the concern, stating that because of the elevation drop, the area won’t be so visible, and that the building design features, such as slope roof and recessed receiving areas, should soften the look. He added that there will also be some landscaping, although they are trying to cut back the expense for this area since it is designated as a service area. The Commissioners pointed out that there doesn’t seem to be enough turning room for trailer trucks in the service area. Mr. Chrisman agreed that their engineer will modify the parking stall arrangement to provide adequate turning room, if necessary. With respect to the studies they have done in an effort to improve the traffic circulation pattern near the Palani Road entrance, the Commissioners recommended that the applicant make them available to the merchants’ association for their consideration. Ms. Burns concurred. In response to the Commissioners’ queries, Mr. Gushi said that their current plan is to plant Monkeypod trees along Queen Kaahumanu Highway, however, because of the shallow soil in the area, they may have to start with 25-gallon trees, which is the minimum size accepted by the County. He also clarified that the proposed Pink Tecoma trees along walkways will be planted in ground, and not in pots. The Commissioners asked for clarification about synchronizing all the traffic signal lights along Henry Street, which had been mentioned at the last meeting by Mr. Niiya. Ms. Burns confirmed that they have been working with Ron Thiel at the Public Works Traffic Division and that the synchronizing will be done by the County. In response to the Commissioners’ question about their signage plan, Mr. Chrisman stated that although the application submittal will probably be done separately by each tenant with their own specifics, there will be a program by which the whole center is tied together. Action It was moved by Commissioner Au Hoy and seconded by Commissioner Ross to recommend to the Planning Director the approval of the proposed project, with the following recommendation: The applicant shall consider the lighting of the triangular shaped “Sloping Open Space Area” below Long’s Drugstore, for security purposes. A roll call vote was taken and motion carried with five ayes. 4