2018-08-21 Kailua Village Design Commission Minutes

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in mind the possibility of creating four rentable units. The landowners through Mr. Cheng responded that their plan was to keep them as two dwellings to accommodate their large family. Commissioner Van Pernis also asked about their landscaping plan, and said that he would prefer trees that would become higher than the buildings, such as palms. Mr. Cheng said that the landowners selected shrubs that would grow three to five-foot high in order to keep the ocean view, but that palm trees could be considered. Mr. Cheng circulated photographs of the neighboring properties to show the compatibility of the proposed project. Commissioner Kern commented that exterior staircases were common in the area and consistent with the Master Plan that encouraged open-air design, and that she was not concerned about their landscaping plan, as the shrubs would eventually grow tall enough. Upon inquiry by Commissioner Van Pernis, Mr. Cheng stated that the landowners were open to suggestions for paint colors, and that the applicant, Lance Sundquist, had read and considered the Master Plan on behalf of the landowners. Ms. Newlon presented a Benjamin Moore paint color catalogue for comparison, which the Commission had historically used as a reference. Commissioner Van Pernis expressed his preference for a natural color over the proposed seashell pink. Commissioner Kern and Chairman Roth said that they found the proposed seashell pink to be a natural color. Commissioner Hetherington said that the proposed color was acceptable to him as well, but that he had a problem with approving the proposal as is because of the potential design change in order to connect the two buildings. Commissioner Van Pernis also said that he would like to see other revisions besides the color and the roof structure, such as indication of the areas to be paved and a better landscaping plan. He then suggested that the Commission defer action. Ms. Newlon reiterated that the landscaping as proposed appeared to be insufficient, which was to be addressed during the Plan Approval process. It was moved by Commissioner Van Pernis and seconded by Commissioner Hetherington that the application be deferred until certain issues were addressed. The Commissioners had a discussion to clarify the matters to be addressed by the applicant. Upon inquiry by Commissioner Van Pernis, Ms. Newlon confirmed that the applicant had to either provide 15 feet between the buildings or make a roof connection to meet the Zoning Code. Commissioner Van Pernis reiterated that landscaping was essential and larger mature plants should be included. He also pointed out that it was unclear what the spaces labeled “Reserve” in the parking were for, and that the plan should clearly indicate the areas to be paved or left unpaved. Chairman Roth recognized that there was some disagreement among the Commissioners about the seashell pink color, and then summarized the following points for the applicant to consider: 1) final roof design, if the two buildings were to be connected; 2) landscaping; 3) color to be less pink and more natural; and 4) clear indication on plans of paved and non-paved areas. He concluded the discussion by stating that the applicant was to submit his revised proposal for the Commission’s further review. A roll call vote was taken and motion carried with five ayes (Van Pernis, Hetherington, Ching, Sullenberger and Roth), one no (Kern) and three absent and excused (Crusat, Dahlberg and Ikeuchi). ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS None. 4