2018-06-19 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 proposed project to KVDC. Mr. Dunlap explained that a master sign permit approval would allow future tenants to install signs without further design review, as long as their sign design is consistent with the master sign permit as approved by the KVDC. The applicant, Raini Castro provided a brief presentation on the 3 different types of signs proposed, including a ground sign and 2 types of wall signs, proposed color selections, size of signs and letter heights. After a request for clarification regarding lighting for the signs, Ken Melrose, also a representative for the owner, said there are existing lighting that will illuminate the signs which was approved when the facility came in for the building renovations, however, the ground sign will not be lit. There was no discussion by the Commission. It was moved by Commissioner Ching and seconded by Commissioner Sullenberger that the Commission forward to the Planning Director a recommendation for approval of the proposed project as submitted. (Five Ayes, unanimous vote). 2. The applicant, Big Island Mechanical & Construction, LLC, is proposing an upgrade to the entrance and dining areas at The Regency at Hualalai, an institutional group living facility. The proposal includes:  Replace existing porte-cochere with a new structure  Expand and enclose the lanai area for activities and dining area of the central 2-story building. Landowner: MBSB Hualalai LLC TMK: (3) 7-5-010:015 Location: 75-181 Hualalai Road, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740 Mr. Dunlap presented a slideshow of the project, giving a brief overview of the applicant’s submittal and described the proposed project to KVDC. Mr. Dunlap showed an aerial image of the site highlighting the two buildings that are connected by a third building in the center, located off of Hualalai Road. Mr. Dunlap briefly went over the proposed design changes of the porte cochere and the change to the second floor of building in the center. Mr. Dunlap then handed over the remainder of the presentation to the applicant. Todd Mardon, applicant of Big Island Mechanical briefly went over the proposed additions to the building. Mr. Mardon said that is a 130+ bed assisted living and memory facility and that a majority of the proposed changes are to the middle building, building “B”, where they are upgrading the activity center and dining area, and enclosing it with glass and screens and adding air conditioning. That area is currently an open air season room used for dining. Mr. Mardon also said they propose to enclose the first floor, add new rails to the second floor, and expand the dining area by about 8 feet to create continuity to the existing dining area. Mr. Mardon said the other changes include awning changes to the porte cochere, changing from cloth awnings to metal for maintenance reasons and adding hard panel siding, with gray roofing with standing seam, same for the porte cochere. In addition, new columns with a new stucco wrap will be constructed to match the buildings, in the front and the rear. The Commissioners briefly discussed the project and clarified with the applicant that the additions/renovation is proposing to match the color scheme to the existing colors of the existing buildings and only one of the porte cochere is visible from the roadway. 2