2019-01-08 Kailua Village Design Commission Minutes

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therefore, the concept of master plan had always been supported by the Commission. Commissioner Van Pernis pointed out that the Commission had been able to better evaluate the Kuakini Shopping Center signage plan because the complex had already existed. He said that at least the grading should be completed before the Commission could consider the signage plan. Commissioner Hetherington commented that there should still be a balance in terms of the timing for the benefit of the business community.  Four Ground Signs Commissioner Van Pernis expressed his willingness to support the ground signs, provided that the rest of the application was deferred. Commissioner Sullenberger said that he was not in favor of the gas station price sign, Sign GR-ID-3, because it seemed excessive in relation to the other gas station signs in the KVSD. He suggested that the sign be modified by reducing the size, as well as the gasoline price information. He also opined that this type of sign should be located in the interior of the property, rather than along Henry Street. Ms. Bugado noted that the main ground sign, Sign GR-ID-1, at the intersection of Queen Ka‘ahumanu Highway and Henry Street, would indicate the gas station along with a gasoline price. Commissioner Crusat commented that the number of signs was also excessive. Commissioner Ching disagreed and said that the signs were for marketing purposes, and therefore, he was fine with the number of signs so long as they were tastefully done. Commissioner Crusat said, and Commissioner Ikeuchi agreed, that it was not the Commission’s responsibility to consider the applicant’s marketing in this review. Commissioner Van Pernis suggested that Sign GR-ID-1 be moved down to where it would not distract the motorists on Queen Ka‘ahumanu Highway. Questioned by Chairman Roth, Commissioner Van Pernis said he would support three signs with no signs facing Queen Ka‘ahumanu Highway, while Commissioners Crusat, Ikeuchi and Hetherington recommended two signs. Commissioner Hetherington spoke of the ground sign of the adjacent Lanihau Center, and pointed out that once people had learned where things were, they no longer paid attention to signs. Commissioner Sullenberger said that, further, the Lanihau Center ground sign only indicated the center without tenant names. Commissioner Hetherington commented that the design was appealing, which was echoed by other commissioners. Commissioner Ikeuchi said that she particularly liked the rock design element that seemed to make the project appear more high-end. The consensus among the Commissioners was that Sign GR-ID-3 should be removed or relocated, and that the number of signs should be reduced to two. Commissioner Van Pernis, however, said that his preference was to remove or relocate Sign GR-ID-1 and Sign GR-DIR-1.4 at the corner of proposed Road B. Chairman Roth commented that Sign GR-ID-1 was probably the main sign for the project. Commissioner Hetherington opined that Sign GR-DIR-1.4 and Sign GR-DIR-1.2 at the corner of proposed Road A were most important, as they would indicate the entryway to the project from the public street. Commissioner Ikeuchi pointed out that those signs were without the rock design element, which the Commission was in favor of. The Commissioners discussed and agreed that the Sign GR-ID-1 design as presented on Sheet G-2, including one gasoline price, could be used for these two entryway locations, except that the sign size should be reduced to 50 square feet 5