2018-11-27 Kailua Village Design Commission Minutes

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It was moved by Commissioner Sullenberger and seconded by Commissioner Ching that the Commission forward to the Director of Public Works a recommendation for approval of the sign permit application as submitted, with the additional allowance that a second sign would be allowed on the internal passageway side of the location at the address specified in the application. The Commissioners in unison clarified that the second location would be on the south side that would allow good visibility to motorists. Chairman Roth also offered clarification on the Commission’s intent that the second sign would have to match the proposed sign in size and design in order for the Commission review to be waived. Per Commissioner Van Pernis’ suggestion, Commissioner Sullenberger accepted the clarification and amended his motion as such. Commissioner Ching sustained his second to the motion as amended. There being no further discussion on the motion, a roll call vote was taken and motion carried with seven ayes (Sullenberger, Ching, Crusat, Hetherington, Ikeuchi, Kern and Van Pernis) and one absent and excused (Dahlberg). ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS None. ANNOUNCEMENTS Mr. Mark announced that the Commission’s annual recognition dinner was being planned to take place in January. The consensus among the Commissioners in attendance was that it be preferably scheduled for a regular meeting date, if the meeting was to be cancelled due to no applications. Next meeting tentatively scheduled for December 11, 2018. Ms. Bugado announced that the regularly scheduled December 11, 2018, meeting was cancelled since there were no applications to be placed on the agenda, and that the next tentative date was January 8, 2019. Commissioner Hetherington informed the Commission that he had been advised that if anyone would like to complain about the signs that Planet Fitness \[at the intersection of Queen Ka‘ahumanu Highway and Henry Street\] had installed, he/she should file a complaint with the DPW. Ms. Bugado noted that the Commission had reviewed their exterior renovation project, but not their sign permit request. Commissioner Van Pernis said that he would like to hear a motion that the Chairman on behalf of the Commission issue a letter to DPW. Chairman Roth responded that he was not in favor of taking up this case as Commission business at this time since the Commission had already held many discussions and issued a letter regarding Sign Code enforcement in the recent past, and also since any individual, including the Commission members, could file a complaint. Mr. Mark informed the Commission that he had sent messages to the DPW chief regarding those signs, and that they were investigating the alleged violation. Ms. Bugado added that having a formal complaint filed would help urge action on DPW’s part. Mr. Mark also reminded the Commissioners that in order for them to discuss the matter, it had to be placed on a future meeting agenda. Commissioner Van Pernis expressed his desire to agendize the matter and have a representative from DPW explain its enforcement practice since apparently nothing had been done. 3