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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2020 -12-08 KAILUA VILLAGE DESIGN COMMISSION (draft) KAILUA VILLAGE DESIGN COMMISSION COUNTY OF HAWAI'I (MINUTES) Meeting Date: December 8, 2020 Time: 5:16 pm Place: Live Stream Meeting (Online) CALL TO ORDER Commissioners Present: Shaun Roth, Arne Werchick, John Hetherington, Jasmine Crusat Michaela Ikeuchi, Riley Smith, Zon Sullenberger, Ann Kern, Bryant Ching Planning Department: Zendo Kern (Planning Director), Rosalind Newlon (Planner), Terri Napeahi (Planner), Bennett Mark(Program Manager) Applicants/Representatives: Anna White (Papa Kona Coffee) Roger & Linda Clark Ray S. Pieri (Kona Reef, Inc.) A quorum was present. Chairman Roth called the meeting to order. Chairman Roth stated that based on the Mayor's proclamation regarding COVID-19, these meetings will be on line until further notice. This is to prevent the spread of COVID-19 and to also maintain social distancing. Normally commissioners introduce themselves, however since the meeting was online Chairman Roth read the names as they appeared from a list of those present on the Cisco Webex monitor. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Chairman Roth—Minutes November 24, 2020 were distributed and the Chairman Roth asked if there were any corrections. No corrections offered, and the minutes were approved as circulated. STATEMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC ON AGENDA ITEMS Chairman Roth asked if there were any Public Testimony to be presented and Rosalind Newlon (Staff) answered none. No statements from the Public. NEW BUSINESS 1. The applicant Anna White of Papa Kona Coffee and Events LLC,is proposing non- structural repairs and modifications to the interior and exterior of the Papa Kona restaurant located at Waterfront Row on Alii Drive. The exterior changes for design review include, 1) removing the existing wood casing (cladding) and exposing existing structure and glass, and replacing the bi-fold doors with double swing doors, that face the outside seating area on the main floor, and; 2)painting the gypsum board between the brace members on the counter portion of the wall of the facing bar seating area on the second floor. Landowner: Watumull Properties Corp. TMK: (3) 7-5-008:009 1 Location: 75-5776 Alii Drive, Kailua-Kona, HI Ms. Newlon (Staff) commenced her Power point presentation starting with applicant Papa Kona Coffee and Events LLC (previously Chart House), who proposed to do non- structural repairs and modifications to the interior and exterior of the Papa Kona Restaurant located in the Waterfront Row of Alii Drive. The applicant did need to do an SMA assessment, because they are a shoreline parcel and also required to do a Kailua Village Design review. There were no changes to the second level. Ms. Newlon shared photos provided by the applicant of the existing brace covered by plywood sheathing and another photo of what the exposed glass looks like. There was a Plan Approval done in 2017 and a Variance Application. After the presentation Commissioner Smith asked if the project had already been completed. Commissioner Hetherington mentioned that he was asked to do some work on the project previously and believed that most of the work had been done. The applicant Anna White responded to the question raised by Commissioner Smith and confirmed that the work was completed, they opened the restaurant on October 15, 2020 and advised by a DPW inspector that they could move forward with their project using their Alteration Permit. Commissioner Ikeuchi commented that the exposed beam and glass looks really classy and thought that it was really nice that the applicant thought of bringing back its original integrity. A motion was made by Commissioner Ikeuchi to approve the application as submitted and Commissioner Werchick seconded the motion. There were no discussions on the motion, and a roll call vote was taken. The motion was carried with eight ayes: (Commissioner's Ching, Crusat, Hetherington, Kern, Smith, Sullenberger, Ikeuchi and Werchick). Chairman Roth—Motion adopted. 2. The applicants, Roger and Linda Clark, are proposing a sign permit/variance for a 2 square foot real estate sign with maximum 1.65-inch lettering, to be located on an entry wall consisting of a rock wall with chain link fence atop it,located at the front of their condominium complex, the Kona West. The applicants are requesting a sign/permit variance to extend the period of time permitted by the Sign Code, Chapter 3, Section 3-8 (a)(1)(B): "any small unlighted sign not exceeding two square feet in area, displayed once in a calendar year for a period of time not to exceed 30 consecutive days." Landowner: Kalikookalini B Chun TR AOAO of Kona West TMK: (3) 7-5-006:031 Location: 75-5680 Kuakini Highway, Kailua-Kona, HI 2 Applicants Roger and Linda Clark proposed a sign permit/variance for a 2 square foot real estate non-illuminating sign with maximum 1.65 inch lettering, and proposed to place the sign on an entry rock wall with chain link fence, located at the front of their condominium complex of the Kona West located off of Kuakini Hwy. Commissioner Sullenberger wanted to make clear that the applicants were selling their condo. Ms. Newlon (staff) confirmed that the applicants were selling their Condo and want to place their sign outside of their entry wall. Commissioner Smith asked if dimensions of the sign were provided. Chairman Roth responded and pointed out that the dimensions were provided on attachment BC, by the chain link fence indicating that the dimensions were 1 foot by 2 feet. Commissioner Smith mentioned that he noticed there were correspondences about the unit owners having difficulty getting in touch with land owner and asked if there is a requirement that the landowner sign the application. Ms. Newlon responded saying that even though it is a requirement that the land owner sign the application, the applicant has been working with the DPW Building and their sign variance requirements. Commissioner Werchick mentioned this issue is a good example of something that should not be addressed at the Kailua Village Design Commission. He suggested that the rule should be amended and should not be subject to a 30 day rule, because the probability of properties selling within the 30 day rule is minimal and will bring much expense and difficulty to property owners in this situation. Chairman Roth agreed with Commissioner Werchick and suggested that in this case it should be interpreted under the 6 month paragraph and not the 30 day paragraph. Commissioner Werchick made a motion to approve the extension and Commissioner Crusat seconded the motion. Commissioner Smith asked Commissioners if the motion should be that the Building Division confirm the application to be valid, because it lacks the land owner's signature. Commissioner Werchick responded by saying that it shouldn't be a KVDC decision. Ms. Newlon began a roll call vote. Commissioner Werchick made the motion to approve the application as submitted and Commissioner Crusat, seconded the motion. Voting began with Commissioner's Ching (Aye), Hetherington (Aye), Ikeuchi (Aye), Kern (Aye), Smith(Aye), Sullenberger(Aye) and Werchick (Maker of motion). It was a unanimous vote, the motion was approved. Chairman Roth—The motion is adopted. 3. The applicant, Raymond S. Pieri, Project Manager of the Kona Reef Condominium,is requesting design review of their proposed shoreline area erosion abatement and property protection project. The project consists of a proposed CRM wall that would be built entirely along Kona Reef's property in a northwesterly direction for approximately 220-feet, to be located within 1-foot inland of the State Certified shoreline. The applicant has applied for a Shoreline Setback Variance and a Special Management Area Use Permit for this project. 3 Landowner: AOAO Kona Reef, Inc. TMK: (3) 7-5-018:071 Location: 75-5888 Alii Drive, Kailua-Kona, III Ms. Newlon proceeded with presentation and shared photos and additional documents provided by applicant Raymond S. Pieri. A few photos showed the location of work to be done near the shoreline. It also included a CRM existing wall and 220 feet shoreline abatement boundary line. Other photos show parts of the Kona Reef Hotel's existing rock wall, lawn, shoreline and a line that represents where the shoreline protection wall will go. A setback variance was proposed to the Planning Commission previously by applicant. After the presentation was done, applicant Ray S. Pieri wanted to make it clear that the walls will be completely subterranean and palm trees and grass will remain in place. The outside wall is the certified survey and trench digging will be done to build wall inside and fill will be placed on both sides. The applicant assures Commissioners that there will be very little erosion. Commissioner Werchick moved to accept the application as presented and Commissioner Sullenberger seconded the motion. A roll call vote was made by Ms. Newlon. A Motion to approve the application as presented was made by Commissioner Werchick and seconded by Commisoner Sullenberger. Votes were made by Commissioners Ching (Aye), Crusat(Aye), Hetherington (Aye), Ikeuchi (Aye), Kern (Aye), Smith (Aye), Sullenberger(Seconded motion) and Werchick (maker of motion) (Aye). Unanimous vote and the motion was approved. Chairman Roth—Motion is adopted. ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS The Calendar for next year was distributed by email. Tentative meeting scheduled for January 12, 2021. ANNOUNCEMENTS No further announcements. ADJOURNMENT There were no further business, Chairman Roth adjourned the meeting at 6:25pm. Respectfully submitted, Terri L. Napeahi, Planner IV ATTEST: Shaun Roth Chairman (Kona Village Design Commission) 4