2018-08-21 Kailua Village Design Commission Minutes

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Ms. Bugado gave a PowerPoint presentation for the proposed project. She noted that the general architectural design would remain the same, but with a new material on the front roof due to water damage. She discussed the proposed color scheme, and said that it appeared to satisfy the Master Plan for Kailua-Kona guidelines (“Master Plan”), including Benjamin Moore Iron Mountain for the column and wall of the entry, Benjamin Moore Bleeker Beige for the mansard and building walls, and Metal Era Cityscape for the metal roof. She concluded her presentation with a photograph of a view from the street intersection showing the existing signage. She clarified that the photograph was for information only, and that no proposed changes to the signage was included in this application. Upon inquiry by Commissioner Hetherington, Ms. Bugado confirmed that although the roof color looked inconsistent on the PowerPoint screen, all the metal roofs, including the mansard, were proposed to be painted in a single color, namely Metal Era Cityscape. Mr. David Huerta introduced himself as the applicant’s representative and Mr. Wes Deguchi as the architect for the project. Mr. Deguchi confirmed Chairman Roth’s observations that the gable roof in the front was modified to add a twelve-inch overhang, that the mansard roof was redesigned with a vertical parapet, keeping the lower pitch, and that the color of the parapet would match the building walls as opposed to the roof color as it currently did. Ms. Bugado noted that unlike the existing double-pitch roofline, the proposed roof design with the flat parapet was not supported by the Master Plan. Commissioner Van Pernis asked if the applicant would be proposing any changes to the signage. Mr. Huerta responded that with the understanding that no rooftop signs were allowed, their plan was to replace the existing ground sign to meet the current corporate standard, possibly with illumination. In response to Commissioner Van Pernis’ unfavorable opinion on illuminated signs, Mr. Huerta said that the sign could be designed without illumination, and that they would try to meet the code and the Master Plan requirements. Commissioner Hetherington asked Mr. Deguchi if there were any technical reasons for the roof parapet. Mr. Deguchi responded that the modification was not for technical reasons but more for following the corporate branding. Chairman Roth opined that the new overhang was an improvement, that the proposed colors were consistent with the guidelines, and that even though the new roofline did not meet the Master Plan, the Commission had approved nonconforming rooflines in the past. Commissioner Van Pernis commented that the Commission should not just follow precedents, but should follow the Master Plan as the general principle. Chairman Roth pointed out that, though not the proposed design in particular, the Master Plan in general encouraged split-pitch rooflines. He expressed his overall support for the proposal. Commissioner Hetherington also expressed his support for the new color scheme. Chairman Roth, recognizing the signage was not part of the current proposal, commented for future consideration that the present ground sign location was reasonable for the safety of motorists since the building was set back far from the street intersection. Commissioner Van Pernis disagreed, and said that no ground sign was necessary because everybody knew the location of the McDonald’s. Chairman Roth said that road traffic safety was a concern of visitors as well. Ms. Bugado displayed a site photograph, and pointed out that currently there were signage flags along the rooftop. 2