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Ms. Newlon recited some of the signage criteria of the Master Plan for Kailua-Kona, and pointed out that the proposed sign appears to be within the height limit of 9 feet above grade, and has 2 type faces which satisfies the lettering recommendation specified in the Master Plan. Ms. Newlon added that she was still waiting for comments from the Department of Public Works, specifically about compliance of the handheld device artwork on the sign. Applicant Presentation Mr. Maynard did not give a presentation; he was available for questions from the Commissioners. Public Testimony There was no testimony from the general public. Commission Discussion The Commissioners asked whether there are any regulations on having a telephone number on a sign, and whether the picture of the hand displaying the tour guide instrument is considered a logo. Ms. Newlon said she will confirm with the Department of Public Works. In response to the Commissioners’ inquiry, Ms. Newlon said that the proposed sign will face Kahakai Street, although it will also be visible from pedestrians walking down Alii Drive toward Kahakai Street. Mr. Maynard stated his understanding is that he could have three signs, and asked whether he could add one more to his application at this point. Ms. Newlon advised Mr. Maynard to check with the Department of Public Works. In response to the Commissioners’ query, Mr. Maynard confirmed that the sign has 2 lettering type faces, including the font for the telephone number. In response to the Commissioners’ inquiry, Mr. Maynard stated that the size and the design of the existing temporary banner are the same as those of the proposed sign. The Commissioners expressed their disapproval toward banner-type signs in general, and suggested beige for the background color rather than the proposed bright white which is making the sign look more like a banner. Mr. Maynard responded that he is willing to change the color, if he can have two signs. Later Mr. Maynard clarified that one sign is already made as proposed, so he meant he can make the second sign with beige backing. The Commissioners concluded it should still be part of their recommendation that the background color be modified, and selected a color from the Benjamin Moore Historical Color samples. The Commissioners also remarked that their recommendation is based on one sign only. In response to the Commissioners’ comment that the design doesn’t compliment the building, Mr. Maynard suggested a frame around the sign. After a discussion, Mr. Maynard agreed to the Commissioners’ recommendation that the frame should have a 2