2018-10-23 Kailua Village Design Commission Minutes

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back-up aisle. Ms. Newlon said that there is landscaping proposed along the front and rear of the property with fox tail palms shown on the plan. The RD zoning district is not subject to Rule 17 Landscaping, except for parking areas, requires buffer landscaping for the parking area. A plan approval will be required for this proposed new double family development and the requirement for zoning setbacks, height, density, landscaping and off-street parking requirements will be reviewed during the plan approval review. She said that the applicant has modified the colors for the exterior building appearances, as recommended. The new color is Sheraton Beige by Benjamin Moore and that is also a natural color found in the environment and is consistent with the historical color palette recommended for Kailua Village. The trim color selected is Intricate ivory, a slightly lighter beige color. The elevations remain the same. Ms. Newlon said that the applicant did respond to the Commissioners request for changes to the project. There was a brief discussion that followed by the Commissioners. Mr. Sundquist clarified that he was contracted by the owners to draft the plans and apply for KVDC design review. Mr. Sundquist also clarified that to provide the most livable area the stairs remain on the exterior, which would allow them to extend into the setback. Further discussion regarding the stairs were halted as it was discussed at the last meeting, and staff clarified that it is not requirement of the Zoning Code to require interior stairs to second story for a single family dwelling. Mr. Sundquist further confirmed that the size of each units would be 2,000 square feet, and they are intended to be private residences. Chairman Roth reminded the Commissioners of what they requested be revised: roof design (clarify space between the buildings), parking, landscaping and the exterior color. Chairman Roth stated that is appeared that the applicant responded to the changes requested; addressed the parking, showed the number of parking and what would be paved and what would not be paved; selected a different color; added the trees; corrected the distance between the buildings, reflected the change in the roof by stretching the roof. He did identify that the discussion led to a possible condition for approval to add shrubs in the front and rear yards to the landscaping during plan approval. It was moved by Commissioner Sullenberger and seconded by Commissioner Van Pernis that the Commission forward to the Director a recommendation for approval of the proposed project with the following recommendation: approve the project as re-submitted with the requirement to meet Planning Department Rule 17, Landscaping, to add shrubs along the front and rear yards to buffer the parking area. (Five Ayes, unanimous vote). ANNOUNCEMENTS There will be no meeting for November 13, 2018 as no applications were submitted by the deadline of October 22, 2018. There has been some interest in submittal of applications for the next tentatively scheduled meeting set for November 27, 2018. ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS None. 2