2018-01-23 Kailua Village Design Commission Minutes

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Sarona Road. The elevator is 34’-8” tall which is aligned within the existing roof height of the hotel. The freestanding elevator will be visible from Hualalai Road. Applicant: Fritz Harris Glade, AIA Landowner: Kona Hospitality LLC TMK: (3) 7-5-007: 009 Location: 75-146 Sarona Road, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740 Mr. Dunlap displayed some site photographs, and gave a PowerPoint presentation of the applicant’s submittal. He described the proposed project, and pointed to the photographs showing views going down Sarona Road and views of the west side of the building where the elevator tower would be located. Mr. Dunlap explained that there would be bridges from the tower to the second and third floor. He further explained that there would be views from Hualalai Road through parking lot behind Uncle Billy’s hotel. Mr. Dunlap then proceeded to go through the elevations of the elevator tower and said that the Master Plan for Kailua-Kona recommends accents and that the applicant is showing rock wainscoting on the first level of the tower and narrower slats on the remaining two floors. Mr. Fritz Harris-Glade, architect/applicant gave a brief presentation on the project and said that the reason for the elevator is that the current one tends to malfunction and they are looking for a new location for an elevator. Mr. Harris-Glade said that horizontal wainscoting on the bottom of column is present they could extend the rock veneer to the elevator tower. Commissioner Van Pernis asked if a tree could be placed near the elevator tower and Mr. Harris- Glade said that would be acceptable. Commissioner Ikeuchi asked if the current elevator would remain in use and the Mr. Harris- Glade responded that yes, it would be used for service employees. Discussion by the Commissioners followed on suggestions for the color match of the elevator tower and suggestions for the tree planting. It was recommended that the tower match the color of the building along with the white belly band between the second and third level, and trees planted next to the tower eventually grow up to 25 feet. The final amended motion made by Commissioner Van Pernis and seconded by Commissioner Roth that the Commission forward to the Planning Director a recommendation to accept this submittal as presented with the following modifications: 1) have the rock veneer be the same height as the first floor with bushy trees or fan palms planted in vicinity of the proposed elevator on the south side of the tower that will eventually grow up to 25 feet; 2) have the white belly band remain between the second and third level and match the existing color scheme; and 3) the batts will be 16” to 24” on center. There being no further discussion on the motion, a roll call vote was taken and the motion carried with seven ayes. (Van Pernis, Sullenberger, Ching, Kern, Hetherington, Ikeuchi and Roth) and one absent and excused (Crusat). 2