2016-12-06 Kailua Village Design Commission Minutes

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Applicant: H & R Block Enterprises LLC \[Chris Jacobs, Discount Signs\] Landowner: Kalama Land Company, LLC Lessee: H & R Block Enterprises LLC TMK: (3) 7-5-008: 015 Location: 75-5759 Kuakini Highway, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740 Mr. Dunlap displayed site photographs to familiarize the Commissioners with the subject property, which showed the applicant’s temporary signage banner mounted on the proposed location. He said that the size of the logo on the banner was approximately the same as that of the proposed permanent sign. He noted that the proposal was straightforward and appeared to meet the Sign Code. The applicant, Christopher Jacobs from Discount Signs, presented a color sample of the primary green color, and said that he wanted to make sure that the proposed sign was in compliance. In response to the Commissioners’ questions about the illumination, Mr. Jacobs said that each channel letter would have white LED lights on the backer, illuminating the translucent face from behind, and that the illumination would stay on for 24 hours unless shut off manually or put on a timer. Commissioner Andreae also asked about a remark on the shop drawing, calling for “primary power by others within 10’ of sign.” Mr. Jacobs explained that a separate power source would have to be wired for the signage and that would have to be done by a licensed electrician rather than the sign maker. It was moved by Commissioner Roth and seconded by Commissioner Kern that the Commission recommend the Public Works Director’s approval of the proposed wall sign as submitted. Commissioner Andreae observed that the placement of the temporary banner was too high, which made it appear to be pointing to the upstairs. Mr. Jacobs confirmed that the permanent sign would be mounted lower as shown on the plan drawing. A roll call vote was taken and the motion carried with six ayes (Roth, Kern, Akina, Andreae, Sullenberger and Van Pernis) and one absent and excused (Au Hoy). OLD BUSINESS 1. SIGNS WITHIN THE KAILUA VILLAGE: Continue general discussion on the sign code, the Commission’s role and the enforcement of the sign code. This agenda item was a follow-up to the Commission’s action at the November 1, 2016, meeting, which had been to direct and empower Chair Dahlberg and Commissioner Andreae to draft a letter to transmit to the Planning Director to disseminate to the County Council and the Department of Public Works (“DPW”) regarding signs and sign enforcement within the Kailua Village. Chair Dahlberg apologized that the draft letter was not ready for the Commission’s review at this time, and asked if there was any further discussion on this matter. Commissioner Van Pernis said that he would like the letter to be signed by all Commissioners rather than only by the Chair. He also said that he would prefer that the letter be sent directly to the County Council so as to be sure that they receive it. Mr. Childs commented that since the County Code specified that the Commission 2