2017-01-10 Kailua Village Design Commission Minutes

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slats, and fence painted green. Mr. Smith said that he would not recommend flammable material such as wood, and that shade cloth would deteriorate fast in the sunny weather. He said, however, that he would be happy to paint the entire fence green, including the existing portion. The consensus of the Commissioners was that the property was located in the focal intersection of the Kailua Village and therefore required landscaping. Commissioner Andreae commented that if there was thick foliage in front of the existing fence, it should deter unwanted activities. Mr. Smith said that since Lanihau could not provide daily landscape maintenance, the plants and irrigation would likely be destroyed quickly. Commissioner Roth pointed out that landscaping could be done behind the fence. Commissioner Andreae also said that she would like to see vine plants on the fence, if typical landscaping was problematic. Mr. Smith responded that it would be either slats or vines, as he did not believe vines would do well on a fence with slats. Commissioner Andreae acknowledged that vines could not grow on the swinging gates, and said that she would prefer a landscaping strip behind the fence. Chair Dahlberg noted that landscaping for this property would be required sooner or later through the permit process. Mr. Smith said that he would welcome the Commission’s recommendations now, and that whatever was required in the permit process, he would comply. He said, however, that his preference would be to plant a couple of trees for now, which could be transplanted and saved in the future. Additionally, he offered to replace the old slats in the existing fence with new ones and paint the entire fence green. It was moved by Commissioner Roth and seconded by Commissioner Kern that the Commission recommend the Planning Director’s approval of the proposed fence as submitted, provided that some amount of landscaping foliage be planted. Commissioner Andreae questioned whether or not the location of landscaping should be specified. Commissioner Roth said that he would rather allow for the flexibility of the location and amount, especially since the County had failed to transfer the property back to Lanihau in a timely manner, which seemed to have created the current situation. A roll call vote was taken and the motion carried with five ayes (Roth, Kern, Akina, Andreae and Sullenberger), one no (Au Hoy), and one absent and excused (Van Pernis). ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS None. ANNOUNCEMENTS 1. Next meeting tentatively scheduled for January 24, 2017 Mr. Mark announced that there were no applications to be placed on the agenda of the January 24, 2017, meeting, and that the Commission’s annual appreciation dinner was planned for that day. The consensus of the Commission was that a continued discussion on the Sign Code enforcement should be postponed until February 7, 2017. Mr. Mark also announced that one individual had applied to serve on the Commission to fill the vacancy created by Mr. Cartwright’s resignation. He said that six Commissioners had completed their terms and were currently holding over, and requested the Commissioners’ assistance in finding volunteers in every category of the membership. 3