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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2010-06-15 Kailua Village Design Commission Minutes KAILUA VILLAGE DESIGN COMMISSION COUNTY OF HAWAIÒI MINUTES MEETING DATE: June 15, 2010 TIME: 5:15 p.m. PLACE: MayorÓs Conference Room aka Hanama 1 75-5706 Kuakini Highway, Suite 103 Kailua-Kona, HawaiÒi 96740 ROLL CALL 1. Members Present: Paul Bleck, Stephen Herbert, Shane Kitchens, Nancy Burns, Eugene Power, Ann Kern 2. Absent and Excused: Ann Peterson, Cindy Coats, Riley Saito 3. Applicants and Representatives: Mark Lively, A.I.A., Richard B. Leander, Jr., Rev. Konelio Faletoi, David Tamura, Greg Mooers 4. Planning Department: Bennett Mark, Rosalind Newlon and Keola Childs 5. Public: Barbara Kossow Vice-Chair and acting Chair Paul Bleck welcomed those in attendance and explained the role of the Commission and the meeting procedures. STATEMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC ON AGENDA ITEMS There were none. NEW BUSINESS 1. Design review of a sign permit application for a ground and wall sign for St. MichaelÓs Church. Applicant: Mark Lively, AIA; Lively Architects. Land Owners: The Roman Catholic Church in the State of Hawaii. TMK: 7-5-008:006. Located at 75-5769 AliÒi Drive, Kailua-Kona, HI, approximately 270 feet south of Huallai Road. Ms. Newlon oriented the Commissioners regarding the subject and surrounding properties on the location map, presented illustrations supplied by the applicant and described the proposed ground (directory) and wall signs as to size, number and tone of colors used and lettering fonts. Referencing the various KVDC Guidelines for the review of signs, she explained that the proposed signs complied with those Guidelines. There were no questions from the Commissioners or statements fro matter. Commissioner Kern moved the Commission to recommend app permit application. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Burns. A roll call vote was taken and the motion carried unanimously. 1 2. Design review of a new Church, Parish Hall, and Parish Ministries/Rectory for St. MichaelÓs Church. Applicant: Mark Lively, AIA; Lively Architects. Land Owners: The Roman Catholic Church in the State of Hawaii. TMK: 7-5-008:006. Located at 75-5769 AliÒi Drive, Kailua-Kona, HI, approximately 270 feet south of Huallai Road. Being the same parcel identified for the prior agenda item, Ms. Newlon described the nature and elements of the proposed construction project, that being a replacement church building, a multi-purpose parish hall, a rectory (dwelling), and parking areas. Using illustrations of the buildings and grounds supplied by the applicant, she described the heights, boundary setbacks, architecture, exterior finishes and color treatments of the proposed buildings, as well as the parking areas and landscaping features, as these elements relate to the requirements of the Zoning Code and Planning Department Rules. Ms. Newlon noted that the number of parking stalls provided does not meet the standard requirement of the Zoning Code, although the applicant has stated that the parish hall and church are not to be used concurrently. She explained that the applicant will need to obtain approval from the Planning Director for Ðshared parkingÑ by the parish hall and church facilities in order for the number of proposed parking stalls to meet the requirements of the Zoning Code. She also stated that the applicant would have to apply for and be granted a Variance from the Zoning Code to allow the churchÓs proposed bell tower to be constructed to the proposed height of 73 feet, rather than with the 55 foot height limit allowable under the Zoning Code. Ms. Newlon reported that the proposed building appeared to meet the architectural guidelines set forth in the Master Plan for Kailua-Kona, including those as to articulated building design, roof lines, texture and color of materials, and siting (positioning) of buildings and parking areas relative to front property lines. Mark Lively, A.I.A., of Lively Architects, came forward with other representatives of the landowner to address questions from the Commissioners. Mr. Lively explain the nature and extent of materials from the recently demolished church building and removed trees that were to be re-integrated into the new facilities. Landscap explained parishioner-oriented purposes of including fruit-bearing trees (principally orange and olive) as elements of the new landscaping which would also meet shade- providing requirements for the parking areas. In response to commissionersÓ questions: Mr. Lively explained that the finish faces of the retaining walls which are to surround the church and parish hall have not yet been determined, but that the landowner intends to create mortared natural rock facings unless the final budget after fundraising precludes such, in which case the retaining walls may be stained or painted to colors complementary to the building colors. Mr. Tamura confirmed that areas denoted has having a ÐgravelÑ surface meant crushed aÓa lava. 2 Mr. Lively stated that the owner was not ready to decide which of the two proposed roof materials choices would be used, due to cost considerations that would be made after project fundraising is concluded. In regard to energy efficiency objectives taken into consideration in the proposed design, Mr. Lively noted that radiant barriers were planned to underlay painted roof surfaces, and that solar photovoltaic panels were planned to be installed on the metal roofing between the Ðstanding ribsÑ of the sheeting. He stated a willingness to study the aesthetic effect of a possible contrasting pattern created by such paneling on the roof before completing the final roof design. There were no statements from the public on this matter. Commissioner Kitchens moved the Commission to recommend approval of the application as submitted. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Power. In discussion, a concern was raised about sufficient parking for the proposed facilities in a locale where public parking is deficient. Rev. Faletoi, as a rep landowner, came forward and stated that the buildings would not be used concurrently. Planning Department staff explained to the commissioners that, based on the applicantÓs commitment that the two buildings would never be used concurrently for different events, the proposed parking would meet Zoning Code requirements once the applicantÓs Ðshared parkingÑ commitment is approved by the Planning Director. A roll call vote was taken and the motion carried unanimously. 3. KAILUA VILLAGE DESIGN COMMISSION Î Review and recommend changes to the Rules of Procedure (ÐRulesÑ) of the Kailua Village Design Commission. Commissioners and Planning Department staff reviewed previously proposed amendments to the CommissionÓs Rules. Following discussion, Commissioner Kitchens moved for approval of the draft Rules for presentation at a publ by the Department. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Herbert. A roll call vote was taken and the motion carried unanimously by the six commissioners present. ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS 1. Approval of Minutes of the Meeting of April 27, 2010. It was moved by Commissioner Burns, seconded by Commissioner Kitchens, that the minutes be approved as circulated. Motion was unanimously carried by a voice vote of the six commissioners present. ANNOUNCEMENTS There were none. 3 ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, at 6:50 p.m., Acting Chair Bleck adjourned the meeting with the unanimous consent of the commissioners present. Respectfully submitted, Keola Childs, Planner A T T E S T: Paul Bleck, Vice-Chair and Acting Chair Kailua Village Design Commission 4