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Historic Preservation Department with their new site plan and request another approval, since it is a new project with a different layout. As an example, he pointed out although the closest building is approximately 40 feet away, a loading space apron (back-up area) is planned to be situated right next to the heiau. He said this can be worked out with the applicant during the Plan Approval process based on requirements from the State Historic Preservation Department. As background information, Mr. Mark mentioned that a Plan Approval was issued for the 68-unit hotel project on Parcel 9 on December 15, 2000, and the Commission’s primary concerns at that time were traffic, visual impact and parking. Applicant Presentation The project manager for the Kona Kahua project, Kristine Johnson, introduced herself and other representatives, Udaya Pattamatta, the architect, and Shelli McCelvey, the landscape architect. She also recognized Mr. Robert Lee and Ms. Elizabeth Lee in the public attendees, who have been helping them with the project locally. Ms. Johnson mentioned that the proposed project provides a great opportunity to increase pedestrian and bicycle traffic, which will benefit businesses in the neighborhood, and that all elements will be consistent with the Zoning Code and requirements. Ms. Pattamatta addressed the architectural component, showing drawings and color samples. She said that their main concerns when they designed this project were historic Hawaiian character, the layout of structures – so no buildings are close to the heiau site, views to the ocean – by placing the buildings in the right angle to catch ocean and mountain breezes, and respecting the existing terrain and contours. She pointed out to the floor plan, saying that each unit has one or two large lanais, and will be ventilated. With respect to the building materials, she mentioned that lava rocks, wood siding and stucco will be used. She also said that colors were chosen from the recommended Benjamin Moore historic palette, and will be neutral to the surroundings and landscaping. Ms. McCelvey presented the landscaping plan, stating that the plan calls for a strong use of native plant materials, including a variety of canopy trees and palms, which will provide shade and cooling effect as well as soften the building facades. Regarding the irrigation design, she said that they will use water-conservation technology to make it as efficient as possible. She described the existing condition of the site, saying that there are one nice Autograph Tree, a few nice Singapore Plumeria trees, and a few Coconut Palms that seem to be stressed, but the rest of the site is predominantly Keawe trees and native, weed grasses. She confirmed that the setback requirements, as well as the 20% open space requirement for Parcel 9, will be met. She said that meandering walkways will be built with local materials, such as lava rocks, cinder, cinder aggregates, etc. Regarding the pool area, she said that they are trying to create a gathering space adjacent to the community center, and that the pool will look very tropical with a water feature element. She also mentioned that they are trying to maximize pedestrian circulation and encourage walking to the adjacent commercial areas, and that the walkway along the Ololi Road, which area is currently tight and steep, will be pulled up to the road to make it more usable for the owners and the public. 3