2017-06-06 Kailua Village Design Commission Minutes

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3) Two (2) wall signs @ 3 sq. ft. with a maximum letter size of three (3) inch high letters. One (1) sign faces Walua Road and one (1) sign faces Kuakini Highway. Applicant: Nathan and Heather Cook Landowner: Ohia Lani LLC TMK: (3) 7-5-018: 097 Location: 75-5915 Walua Road, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740 Mr. Dunlap displayed some site photographs, and gave some background information on the subject property. He said that the Commission had forwarded to the Planning Director a recommendation for approval of the subject building and landscaping a few years ago, and that the property was currently ready for inspection for a certificate of occupancy. He described the proposed signs, and said that the property abutted two streets and therefore was entitled to the proposed number of signs. He noted that the applicant might have to relocate the ground sign slightly so as not to block the line of sight. The applicant’s representative, Pauliasi Teutau, displayed a sample of the signage letter material, and presented additional information. He confirmed that none of the proposed signs would have illumination. However, Commissioner Van Pernis expressed his concern about the wall-mounted light on the Walua Road front that was to illuminate the signs from above. Mr. Teutau stated that he was not sure of the wattage of that light, but that the applicant would be agreeable to limiting it to what the Commission might recommend. Commissioner Van Pernis suggested 40 watts; however, Commissioner Kern opined that that would be too dark to serve the purpose and Commissioner Roth commented that typically 50 watts was used just for landscaping purposes. Commissioner Roth further commented that it would be difficult to limit the luminance merely by a number of watts, and that he was fine with the proposal as is. In response to Commissioner Van Pernis’ further concern about glare from the light, Mr. Teutau stated that the applicant would ensure that the lighting fixture be positioned directly toward the signage. Commissioner Andreae stressed that the Commission’s concern was that the light might shine towards the road traffic. Mr. Teutau expressed his understanding and willingness to address the concern. Upon inquiry by Commissioner Roth, Mr. Teutau confirmed that the same lighting fixture on the Kuakini Highway façade was to light up the wall, and that no signs would be mounted directly underneath. In response to the Commissioners’ further questions, Mr. Teutau stated that the lights would be turned off at the end of the store hours, and that the store would not be open all night. Mr. Teutau displayed a temporary banner sign, which resembled the proposed ground sign in design and colors, and confirmed that the banner was larger than the ground sign. Commissioner Andreae commented that she liked the fun and festive look. Upon inquiry by the Commissioners, Mr. Teutau clarified that the ground level would be occupied by the Kona Town Market, which would be a take-out deli, the second floor would house other commercial businesses, and the third floor would be the owner’s residence. It was moved by Commissioner Andreae that the Commission forward to the Director of the Department of Public Works a recommendation for approval of the proposed signs as presented. Commissioner Van Pernis suggested that the motion be amended to include a condition of approval regarding the luminance, direction and hours of the exterior lighting. Commissioner 2