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required according to their total building square footage, and the applicant is proposing 9 loading stalls, one of which appears to block parking stalls and will need to be reconfigured. Ms. Newlon said that the building height for the proposed marketplace is 43 feet to the top of the roofline, which is within the allowable height of 45 feet for the General Commercial District. She pointed out that the side elevation of Building H shows a flat roof that is visible from Henry Street, and perhaps with additional plantings of trees that this view would be more visually pleasing and more consistent with the Master Plan for Kailua-Kona which seeks pitched or sloping roofs and no flat roofs. Ms. Newlon also talked about the landscaping requirements that include a 10-foot wide front yard strip to be planted with a minimum of one tree and 10 shrubs per 35 lineal feet of frontage excluding driveway openings, as well as parking lot screening along the right- of-way, and interior parking area to be planted evenly with at least 1 canopy tree for every 12 parking stalls. She mentioned that a curb or wheel stop is required for parking spaces adjacent to planting or pedestrian areas. She also stated that screening of the loading and disposal areas from parking areas and entrance drives are required, and pointed out that the site plan shows some landscaping, but more may be needed along with more details on the type of screening chosen to comply with this requirement. She added that the applicant provided a planting palate to be used in the landscape plan, and that the photographs were emailed to the Commissioners. Ms. Newlon also mentioned that the lighting consists of horizontal down shielded lamps on posts and wall mounted lights, and that the colors chosen for the exterior of the buildings are earth tones that appear to be consistent with the color palate recommended for use within the Kailua Village Special District. Applicant Presentation The applicant, Colleen Miyasato, was not present. Mr. Owen Chrisman introduced himself and the rest of the owner’s representatives present to the Commissioners, and made the following presentation: The site location being on the mauka side of the Kailua village represents a strong connection with the community rather than tourism, and the owner intends to create a “Life Style Center” for the community with retail shops and restaurants that are community oriented. Adding to 90,000 square feet of the existing Lanihau Center are 74,000 square feet of two 2-story office buildings, which will house banks, medical offices and general offices, and 120,000 square feet of shops, restaurants and a cinema. Due to the topography of the property, the project will have two levels; the upper portion with the office buildings is 10 feet lower than Queen Kaahumanu Highway and the portion where shops and restaurants are located is 40 feet below the upper portion. And because of the elevation difference and the structure design, the ocean views from Queen Kaahumanu Highway will be preserved. There will be a pedestrian bridge that connects the upper office building portion with the second floor of a restaurant structure below, 2