2017-02-07 Kailua Village Design Commission Minutes

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Mr. Dunlap displayed site photographs to familiarize the Commissioners with the subject property, and described the designs and locations of the two proposed signs. He noted that according to the Department of Public Works, the proposal generally complied with the Sign Code. The applicant’s representative, Jeffrey Foster, introduced himself as the owner of the business. He stated that he had chosen aluminum because of the termite problem, and mentioned that he knew of a wooden sign that had been damaged by termites in eight months. In response to Commissioner Andreae’s inquiry about existing banners, Mr. Foster said that the banners were temporary and would be removed when the proposed signs were ready for installation. Commissioners Au Hoy and Andreae expressed their support, and said that the signs looked clean and classy. Chair Dahlberg pointed out possible glare on the metal surface. Mr. Foster responded that the reflection of light was the reason why he had chosen brushed surface, which should alleviate the concern. The Commissioners repeated their disapproval of banners in the Kailua Village. Mr. Foster stated that he also did not like banners, which in his opinion made the Kailua Village look tacky, and that he wanted to give his business a neat look. It was moved by Commissioner Van Pernis and seconded by Commissioner Sullenberger that the Commission recommend to the Director of the Department of Public Works that the proposed signs be approved as submitted. Commissioner Sullenberger commented in support that the signs were nicely done. A roll call vote was taken and the motion carried with five ayes (Van Pernis, Sullenberger, Akina, Andreae and Au Hoy) and two absent and excused (Kern and Roth). 2. Discussion with Planning Director Michael Yee on possible future initiatives for the Kailua Village Special District Director Yee began discussion by asking for input from the Commissioners to create lists in three topics: 1) Community Assets, 2) Big Ideas, and 3) Challenges to those Big Ideas. He said that he had been meeting with various individuals and organizations in the community, including Riley Smith and Debbie Baker from the Board of Directors of Kailua Village Business Improvement District (“KVBID”), with whom he was to meet the following morning, and that it would be helpful for him to have the lists and see what resources we could bring together to solve problems. As a result of a brainstorming session, the following were identified by the Commissioners and staff: 1) Community Assets  Chamber of Commerce  KVBID  Lions Club  Rotary Club  Adopt-A-Highway program  Kona Outdoor Circle (or reactivation of which)  Churches such as Moku‘aikaua Church, St. Michael’s Church and Mormon Church  Daughters of Hawai‘i  Elks Lodge 2