2017-08-15 Kailua Village Design Commission Minutes

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Mr. Harris-Glade mentioned that they were consulting with Mr. Curtis Tyler, and that the Holiday Inn Express had built a lava rock wall with an iron gate around a small burial site on its property. Chair Dahlberg summarized the Commission’s advice to the applicant as follows: 1) Replace the barn red color with an earth tone; 2) Provide a landscaping plan; 3) Provide topography with site sections at various points showing the proposed hotel and its relationship to the surrounding area; 4) Consider horizontal buffer from Henry Street; 5) Modify the architectural design in keeping with Kailua-Kona, with compatible building materials and colors; 6) Provide the archeological preservation plan or the burial treatment plan; and, 7) Provide renderings, including three-dimensional, of the view looking down Henry Street. It was moved by Commissioner Roth and seconded by Commissioner Kern that the Commission defer this application. Commissioner Van Pernis suggested that the motion be clarified that the applicant was to resubmit his proposal. Commissioner Roth clarified that his motion meant deferral of action and resubmission by the applicant addressing the concerns specified today. There being no further discussion on the motion, a roll call vote was taken and the motion carried with seven ayes (Roth, Kern, Akina, Au Hoy, Ching, Sullenberger and Van Pernis) and no noes. 3. Discussion of possible creation of Investigatory Committee to address Sign Issues in Kailua Village Special District. Discussion is to identify reasons for committee, scope and assignment of members. Commissioner Roth made reference to Section 3-48 of the Sign Code, which provides, “The director shall prepare or cause to be prepared an easy-to-use, user-friendly pamphlet or brochure which describes the key provisions of this chapter and provides examples by drawing or photograph, to facilitate use of this chapter. The director may use community organizations to assist with this process.” He emphasized the word “shall,” and suggested that the committee, if created, focus on education. Director Yee mentioned that the current director of the Department of Public Works’ last day was st August 31, and that he had not heard of any potential successor being considered. He said that that would give the Commission time to get ready to work with new director on the sign issues. He also agreed with Commissioner Roth that education should come first. Chair Dahlberg asked if any of the Commissioners would be interested in becoming a member of such a committee; however, no one was able to make the commitment at this time. Director Yee commented that since Kailua Village redevelopment was under consideration and there would soon be a new director of the Department of Public Works who might be interested in this issue, the Commission might have a better opportunity later. Commissioner Kern suggested that the Commission contact former Commissioner Theresa Andreae who had expressed her interest in this matter. Mr. Dunlap also volunteered to speak to his contacts in the community and report back to the Commission. It was moved by Commissioner Roth and seconded by Commissioner Kern that the Commission defer this matter to the next meeting and request Mr. Dunlap to reach out to members of the 6