2018-07-24 Kailua Village Design Commission Minutes

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(Crossroads Center Office building) received a recommendation of approval from KVDC on 1/21/1997, and subsequent plan approval on 1/24/1997. Now, the new tenant, Planet Fitness, is proposing to locate a commercial gym within the spaces that Borders Books and Music once leased, are proposing to enclose the lanai and add four new storefront windows, and new bronze anodized windows to match existing, and add stucco column wrap around post to match existing finish. Ms. Newlon explained that the proposed improvements were consistent with the Master Plan for Kailua Kona in that the applicant is using materials and windows that match the existing building windows and materials and colors; the enclosing of the lanai will feature with large storefront windows, so the façade of the building will remain open and will preserve privacy while preserving views. A plan approval will be required for the proposed improvements and the off- street parking requirements for the change of use will be evaluated at that time. The applicant, Chase Villafana, provided a brief overview of the proposed improvements and noted that they did not want the lanai area to be dead space, so they proposed to enclose it to add to the usable floor space for use by their customer. Matt Gilbertson, of MGA Architecture, expanded on that and said that Border’s had a different model of operation and utilized the lanai area for reading, but the open area is not good for equipment. There was a brief discussion that followed by the Commissioners, about future signs for the business. The applicant said they don’t want to change the look of the building and would want it to match. Mr. Villafana said that they have a design being planned for the sign to be compliant to the area. Commissioner Van Pernis requested clarification regarding how the proposed addition is to be constructed. Mr. Gilbertson provided an explanation and pointed out the new windows on the elevation pages of proposed plans. Commissioner Van Pernis further asked for clarification regarding the exterior painting of the building, pointing out that the exterior colors are not uniform for each area. It was explained that what appears to have occurred is that when the signage was removed only the area of the signs were repainted. It is the intention that when the lanai is enclosed that the exterior painting will be updated to match existing color scheme and be uniform Commissioner Ikeuchi asked if their enclosed lanai will match the enclosed lanai on the second floor above it would look the building was planned that way, but it would have curved windows. It was moved by Commissioner Hetherington and seconded by Commissioner Kern that the Commission forward to the Planning Director a recommendation for approval of the proposed project with the following recommendation: accept the submittal with the following condition; 1) restore color uniformity of the building exterior that was changed when Borders’ signs were removed. (Six Ayes, unanimous vote). ANNOUNCEMENTS The next tentatively scheduled meeting is set for August 7, 2018. ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS Staff requested the Commissioners assistance in recruiting new members – the Commission were informed that the categories that are in need of interested participants are the Design Professional; Building Construction/Engineering and Local Business/Property Owners as these categories have members who have expired terms. 2