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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2010-01-26 Kailua Village Design Commission Minutes KAILUA VILLAGE DESIGN COMMISSION COUNTY OF HAWAI‘I MINUTES MEETING DATE: January 26, 2010 TIME: 5:13 p.m. PLACE:Mayor’s Conference Room aka Hanama 1 75-5706 Kuakini Highway, Suite 103 Kailua-Kona, Hawai‘i 96740 ROLL CALL 1.Members Present: Cindy Coats, Paul Bleck, Stephen Herbert, Gregory Ogin, David Ross, Jr. and Riley Saito 2.Absent and Excused: Fanny Au Hoy, Fritz Harris-Glade and Ann Kern 3.Applicants and Representatives: Peter Piper, Jim Perry, Terry Dunlap and John McCauley 4.Planning Department: Bennett Mark, Rosalind Newlon and Noriko Sauer 5.Public: None Chair Coats welcomed those in attendance, and the Commissioners introduced themselves. STATEMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC ON AGENDA ITEMS None. NEW BUSINESS 1.Design review of the proposed replacement of three first floor French doors with metal roll-up doors at Humpy’s Big Island Alehouse (former Hard Rock Café). Applicant: Peter J. Piper of Piper Designs. Land Owners: LRG Real Estate LP and PFP Anekona LP. TMK: 7-5-009:025. Located at 75-5815 Ali‘i Drive, Kailua-Kona, Hawai‘i, at the Coconut Grove Marketplace. Ms. Newlon oriented the Commissioners regarding the subject and surrounding properties on the location map, and described the proposed project. She said that the reason for the replacement is because the existing French doors would take up space in the recently approved patio dining area when they are open. She noted that the use of metal roll-up doors is not consistent with the architectural guidelines of the Master Plan for Kailua-Kona; although the building already has metal roll-up doors on the northern wall and on the second floor, this location would have more impact as it directly faces Ali‘i Drive. She said that although the applicant represents the roll-up doors would be down only between 11:30 p.m. and 6:30 a.m., it should be noted that that is according to the current tenant’s business hours, which can change in the future. She added that the 1 color would match the existing metal roll-up doors, and that one of the French doors would be used for the main entrance, which currently has a metal roll-up door. The applicant, Peter Piper, was present, and addressed the concern about the look of the proposed doors, saying that the existing design feature above the doors, as well as the wooden frames, would remain, and that the louver-like paintwork would also soften the metal look. He noted that the dining patio is about two feet higher than the road, and also with the approved 42-inch high railing around the patio, the roll-up doors would not be totally visible; however, he agreed to the Commissioners’ suggestion that some potted plants would improve the appearance. In response to Mr. Piper’s question, Ms. Newlon said that no SMA Use Permit is necessary for the replacement of the doors. It was moved by Commissioner Herbert, and seconded by Commissioner Bleck, to recommend to the Planning Director the approval of the proposed project as submitted. A roll call vote was taken and the motion carried with four ayes (Herbert, Bleck, Ross and Saito) and three absent and excused (Au Hoy, Harris-Glade and Kern). Commissioner Ogin abstained due to his involvement as the property manager. 2.Design review of a proposed redesign of a roof of a restaurant as part of a previously approved commercial development including restaurant and retail establishments. Applicant: Relo Development. Land Owner: Prime A. Investments, LLC. TMK: 7-5- 004:031. Located along the south side of Henry Street at the intersection with Kuakini Highway, Kailua-Kona, Hawai‘i. Ms. Newlon oriented the Commissioners regarding the subject and surrounding properties on the location map, and described the proposed project with some background information. She said that the applicant is requesting the Commission’s favorable recommendation on the modified roof design for Building C, which would replace a large portion of the previously approved mansard style room with a parapet style roof. She noted that the parapet style roof is not recommended according to the architectural guidelines of the Master Plan for Kailua-Kona because of its flat appearance. In response to Commissioner Herbert’s question, she said that the modification was made for economic reasons. The applicant’s representatives, Jim Perry, Terry Dunlap and John McCauley, were present. Mr. Dunlap pointed out that the high retaining wall on the east side would conceal most of the flat surface, and that the new design would make the elevation of the tenant’s sign in compliance. Chair Coats and Commissioners Saito and Herbert spoke in support of the new design, saying that it breaks up the original wrap-around metal roof design. Commissioner Bleck felt that the original design is more interesting, but agreed that the new design provides a better location for the tenant’s signage. 2 It was moved by Commissioner Ogin, and seconded by Commissioner Herbert, to recommend to the Planning Director the approval of the proposed project as submitted. A roll call vote was taken and the motion carried with five ayes (Ogin, Herbert, Bleck, Ross and Saito) and three absent and excused (Au Hoy, Harris-Glade and Kern). ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS 1.Approval of Minutes of the Meeting of January 12, 2010. The Commission postponed the approval of the minutes until the next meeting. ANNOUNCEMENTS th Mr. Mark announced that the February 9 meeting is cancelled due to no application submittals. Chair Coats requested that a discussion on possible revisions to the Commission rules be put on the next meeting agenda. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, at 5:57 p.m., it was moved by Commissioner Ogin and seconded by Commissioner Bleck that the meeting be adjourned. Motion was unanimously carried by a voice vote of all Commissioners in attendance. Respectfully submitted, Noriko Sauer, Secretary A T T E S T: Cindy Coats, Chair Kailua Village Design Commission 3