2017-08-15 Kailua Village Design Commission Minutes

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the roof color. Commissioner Au Hoy suggested a trailing plant, such as Kuhio vine, as an alternative. Mr. Hetherington responded that they preferred a shade cloth to a flowering vine because of bees, as well as plant debris falling on the tables, but that they would consider the vine option. Mr. Abraham Kim representing the applicant, reminded the Commissioners that the applicant, which was a family-owned company, had come before the Commission earlier this year with an application for the first phase of remodeling of the adjoining King Kamehameha Mall. He said that, as he had stated then, their intention was to brighten up the area and contribute to the community. He stated that he had slight hesitation about changing the roof color without talking to his family members, especially his mother who had expressed her strong preference for the proposed color over the other options. He asked if the Commission could approve both colors and allow the applicant to make a choice. In response to Mr. Dunlap’s question, Mr. Hetherington stated that he was aware that the proposed project would have to go through the Special Management Area Assessment and Plan Approval processes. He further stated that those applications were already prepared, but that the applicant wished to get the design review done by the Commission first. Commissioner Van Pernis moved that the Commission forward to the Planning Director a recommendation for approval of the proposed project, with a condition that the roof color be changed from the proposed Atlas Regal Blue to Siam Blue. Commissioner Roth seconded the motion; however, noting that a darker color would fade anyway, he suggested that the condition in the motion be amended to accept any of the blue color options presented. He said that he greatly appreciated the proposed project, and that the choice between two similar colors seemed like a minor matter. Commissioner Van Pernis restated the motion that the Commission forward to the Planning Director a recommendation for approval of the proposed project; further, any of the three blue color options presented to the Commission be accepted. The restated motion was seconded by Commissioner Sullenberger. There being no further discussion on the motion, a roll call vote was taken and the motion carried with six ayes (Van Pernis, Sullenberger, Akina, Au Hoy, Ching and Roth), no noes, and one absent and excused (Kern). 2. Proposed four (4) story hotel, with 141 units. Access is proposed from Henry Street. Applicant: Fritz Harris-Glade, AIA, Leed AP Landowner: Circadia Management LLC TMK: (3) 7-5-004: 006 Location: Located near the south-makai corner of the Queen Ka‘ahumanu Highway and Henry Street intersection Mr. Dunlap displayed some site photographs. He said that the proposed project complied with the Zoning Code, including the use, the parking and the 45-foot building height. He described the project with the applicant’s site plan and drawings, and said that the applicant was going to present additional drawings, as he had since made some revisions based on his discussion with the Planning Department. \[Commissioner Kern joined the panel at this time, 6:02 p.m.\] 3