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identified himself as one of the owners, confirmed that the subject property is owned by the same owner as the existing Lanihau Center. Mr. Niiya stated that they identified the problem when they first started looking into the project, but it involves First Hawaiian Bank and the post office that are on separate parcels with access rights, which makes the matter complicated. He also said the current tenants are promised so many parking stalls near the store spaces under their lease agreements, so the developer can’t simply remove parking stalls to widen the driveway area, and added that they will further look at the matter. To answer the Commissioners’ inquiries, Mr. Chrisman said that there will be a sidewalk along Henry Street, and Mr. Niiya pointed out that the sidewalk will link the Lanihau Center and the Crossroads/Wal-Mart shopping center across the highway. The Commissioners pointed out that the rooflines of the proposed buildings look inconsistent in the appearance. Mr. Chrisman stated that will be addressed according to the comments they have received from the Planning Department, adding that they try to maintain the continuity by using the same color and materials, but also try to create character with some latticework and gables. He further stated that their plan also includes medallion – or theme design – to be placed on the face of the buildings, and a pineapple design is being proposed. The Commissioners suggested a petroglyph design, which the area is famous for, rather than a pineapple design. The Commissioners commended the use of pedestrian walkways within the project, as well as the applicant’s efforts to prepare a comprehensive presentation. Action It was moved by Commissioner Andreae and seconded by Commissioner Au Hoy to defer action until the applicant can address the following points raised by the Commissioners: (1) Consider the triangular area below the existing Long’s Drug store for a landscaped gathering space, or if the topography doesn’t allow, consider another area that is more centrally located for a gathering space. (2) Have a traffic engineer consider opportunities to improve the driveway circulation pattern in the existing Palani Road entry area, and submit a written summary report to the KVDC. (3) Consider a petroglyph design for the proposed accent medallion that would be placed on the face of buildings. (4) Soften the appearance of single trunk palms by applying multi-level landscaping to avoid a barren look around the bottom. (5) Consider using indigenous vegetation and adding more canopy trees and shrubs that have colors and fragrance, including Hong Kong orchid and Singapore plumeria. 5