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THE PUBLIC POLICY AFFILIATE OF THE OUTDO; Ctf;ZGL
1314 SOUTH KING ST. STE 306, HONOLULU, HAWAII ~ 96814
(808) 593-0300 * FAX (808) 593-0525 *email: mail Qoutdoorcircle.o[g
November 5, 2002
Councilpersons:
On behalf of Na Leo Pohai, the public policy affiliate of The Outdoor
Circle, I would like to thank you for the opportunity to testify regarding
the variance request by Home Depot. This request would seek
variance permitting two signs on one wall.
I would like to address the issues in the October 3, 2002 letter from
Mr. Ted Pirsig, owner of Volcano Neon and representative for Home
Depot:
1. There are two main entrances on this building wall, one the
main entrance and the other "indoor lumber yard'. He is
requesting a variance to Hawaii County Sign code, Section 3-29
(5) limiting one wall sign per side of building.
It is important to mote that ,presently there is one Home Depot
sign and another illegal sign noting: 66nursery" on the same
wall.
2. Home Depot is not requesting more signs than the sign code
allows. Home Depot claims it is~entitled to six signs and wishes
not to use its total number but use two signs on one wall.
Home Depot's does not have the discretion to 66swap" sign
regulations with disregard to the sign codes.
3. The wall does not face any street. `
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The wall is significantly elevated so the Dome Depot sign, as
well as other current and potential signs on the wall, are
visible for miles.
4. The code does allow a second sign on this frontage.
Again, it is not appropriate for dome Depot to manipulate sign
codes to the advantage of their business.
5. The wall itself is huge.
Yes, the wall is huge and the visual impact, with the present
sign, definitely does not invite more signage. This signage
has an impact not only on the surrounding businesses but to
a much larger area.
6. Sears in Hilo is presented as an example of a business with
two signs on a wall, sanctioned by the County in 1995.
This is 2002 and we have a responsible Hawaii County
Council which is ernpowared to enforce the county sign
codes.
I would like to add that there is another large, retail business a
block from Home Depot. Costco has a long wall with a main
entrance as well as an additional entrance for the automobile tire
area. Costco displays one and only one sign on that wall.
In summary, The Outdoor Circle would like to join with the Building
Division and strongly urge you to deny Home Depot's sign
variance request.
Thank you for the opportunity to address you regarding such an
important matter.
Sincerely,
Lynn Puri