2018-03-06 Kailua Village Design Commission Minutes

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Mr. Dunlap presented a slideshow of the project, giving a brief overview of the applicant’s submittal and described the revisions from the previously approved project by KVDC. Michael Riehm, applicant/architect reviewed the revisions proposed for the project. He explained that there is a new design for the shade structures; the buildings will now have storefronts and new windows for both buildings where previously there were just doors; and that there will be changes to the landscaping. Mr. Riehm explained that they would omit the grass island located in the parking lot to make room for events and stages, and that they are adding a propane tank. Mr. Riehm said the new shade structure is constructed with fish poles and shade sails or provide an outdoor gathering place. The shade sails will be made of a fire retardant material will be hung up on the fish poles with landscaping and the base of the poles. Gene Powers, landscape architect, went over the landscaping changes proposed for the project. He said they were eliminating the green belt (island) in the parking lot as stated earlier. Gene th said that the rainbow shower trees will remain in the center with a 4 one added, along with Hau trees and Kou trees to be planted along the perimeter of the project site. It was moved by Commissioner Van Pernis and seconded by Commissioner Ikeuchi that the Commission forward to the Planning Director a recommendation for approval of the proposed project as submitted provided that the awnings are equivalent in color to the mint green option as presented. 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, Hetherington, Kern, Ikeuchi and Roth) and one absent and excused (Crusat). 2. Proposal: Sentinel Development is proposing a revised Niumalu Market Center, which was previously reviewed by the KVDC at its November 21, 2017, meeting with KVDC’s recommendation to resubmit with all Commission’s concerns addressed. This submission has reduced the Gross Leasable Area (GLA) from 186,650 s.f. to 180,150 s.f. parking has been reduced from 758 spaces to 716 spaces, a building has been deleted and several building are relocated on site. The public bus route no longer traverses the site and the bus stop is on Henry Street without any bus pull out. Sidewalks have been added to several locations and some roof shapes have been included such as mansards along Henry Street, and some mansards on parts of the anchor tenants. Flat roofs still exist on most of the major tenant structures. Applicant: Sentinel Development Landowner: PRII Westwood Lanihau Expansion LLC TMK: (3) 7-5-004: 007 Location: No street address has been assigned Terry Dunlap provided a brief update on the revisions to the proposed project and said that the Planning Department is having discussions with the applicant to include a bus system within the project. Linda Schatz, applicant, provided an overview of the project with a power point presentation. Linda said that they are trying to retain the village character by articulating roof forms and having buildings cascading down along Henry Street to keep the village feel and scale while preserving ocean views on Queen Kaahumanu Hwy. Linda said that they will also use landscaping to provide buffers and areas of interest. Linda showed slides of the buildings that accentuated the rooflines by adding trellises to activate the storefronts and create seating areas to implement smart growth strategies. 2