2018-08-07 Kailua Village Design Commission Minutes

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Ms. Bugado explained that the sign code for KVDC allows the letter height to be a maximum of 9 inches, however, the Planning Commission in its authority at that time, approved a variance on November 5, 1999 that granted a blanket sign variance to allow letter height of 22 inches and sign size of 32.5 square feet, due to the sign challenges of the center that included the distance of the center from the roadway. Although the size of the size of the sign and materials of the proposed sign do not strictly follow the Master Plan of Kailua Kona, the sign is consistent with the approved 1999 variance for the center. Commissioner Van Pernis asked about the illumination of the sign and whether the entire sign would be illuminated or just the letters. Ms. Bugado explained that both the letters and the logo would be illuminated and deferred to the applicant to answer more specific questions on the illumination of the sign. Chairman Roth asked whether other signs at the Kona Coast Shopping Center are illuminated, and the response was yes, Java Juice has their letters in their sign illuminated, next door. Mr. Saro, applicant, introduced himself and provided more details on the illumination of the sign and explained that all of the signs in the center are illuminated. He said that there would be a small string of LED lighting for the sign to light up the letters and the logo. Mr. Saro said that the owner of the mall requested that all of the signs be lit up and said that the color of the lights would be white. Commissioner Van Pernis inquired about the voltage of the sign, and the number of bulbs, to determine the level of lighting. Chair Roth explained that the lights being LED versus other types of bulbs that it would not be relevant what the wattage was. He said that the exterior edge of the letters is brushed stainless steel with plastic fronts, and the lighting would be behind the letters, and the color of the letters would be white and the color of the pizza logo would be yellow. Commissioner Hetherington responded that the plans indicate a red stamped box indicating that it must meet Hawaii County Code Chapter 14 (Section on Outdoor Lighting). Commissioner Ikeuchi expressed that it would be a more unified look if the sign was illuminated like the rest of the signs at the shopping center. It was moved by Commissioner Hetherington and seconded by Commissioner Kern that the Commission forward to the Public Works Director a recommendation for approval of the proposed sign with the following recommendations: accept the submittal with the following condition; 1) approved the sign as presented as long as the illumination does not exceed the other signs in the main building (at Kona Coast Shopping Center). (Seven Ayes, unanimous vote). ANNOUNCEMENTS The next tentatively scheduled meeting is set for August 21, 2018. ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS None. 2