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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2009-12-08 Kailua Village Design Commission Minutes KAILUA VILLAGE DESIGN COMMISSION COUNTY OF HAWAIÒI MINUTES MEETING DATE: December 8, 2009 TIME: 5:06 p.m. PLACE: MayorÓs Conference Room aka Hanama 1 75-5706 Kuakini Highway, Suite 103 Kailua-Kona, HawaiÒi 96740 ROLL CALL 1.Members Present: Cindy Coats, Fanny Au Hoy, Paul Bleck, Stephen Herbert, Ann Kern, Gregory Ogin, David Ross, Jr. and 2.Absent and Excused: Fritz Harris-Glade and Riley Saito 3.Applicants and Representatives: Bud Norwood, Hon Ming Wong, Jon Pharis, Chong Ho Won, Stan Jarrell, Warren Israelson and Ken Fish 4.Planning Department: Bennett Mark, Rosalind Newlon and Noriko Sauer 5.Public: Aley K. Auna, Jr., Lance Sundquist, Trevor Carter, Ben Kenney, Marni Herkes, Ray Dumaguin, Sean Asmus, John L. McCauley, Bruce Wilkes and Greg Hendrickson 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 asign permit application for Maryl Realty, Inc. dba Coldwell Bank Maryl Realty. Applicant: Bud Norwood of Maryl Realty, Inc. dba Coldwell Banker. Land Owner: A.R.B.P. LLC; Bohnenkamp, Barbara J. TR; Rapoza, Clarence S. TR; Viloria, Julie Ann TRST. TMK: 7-5-004:058. Located at 75-1000 Henry Street, Suite 203, Kailua-Kona, HawaiÒi, at the intersection of Henry Street and Queen KaÒahumanu Highway. Ms. Newlon oriented the Commissioners regarding the subject and surrounding properties on the location map, and described the proposed wall sign. She said that the applicant is aware that the proposed sign will require a variance because of the letter height and the overall size that exceed what is permitted by the Borders, the tenant who occupies the ground floor of the building, went through the same process and obtained a variance for their large wall sign. The applicant, Bud Norwood, was in attendance. 1 The Commissioners agreed that considering the size of the building, the traffic in the area and the Borders sign right below, the sign would look extremely small if the applicant were to comply with the Sign Code requirements. The Commissioners raised a concern, however, about future signs for the same building, and said that the ideal approach would be that the property manager establishes a signage program for all tenants to conform to. It was moved by Commissioner Kern, and seconded by Commissioner Herbert, to recommend to the Public Works Director the approval of the proposed sign as submitted, with the understanding that it will require a variance. A roll call vote was taken and the motion carried with five ayes (Kern, Herbert, Au Hoy, Bleck and Ogin) and two absent and excused (Harris-Glade and Saito). Commissioner Ross abstain by the Chair. 2.Design review of a proposed outdoor seating area at the Big Island Grill Restaurant. Applicant: Jennifer Torcato and Hon Ming Wong of the Big Island Grill Restaurant. Land Owners: K Taniguchi, LTD, Miller, Verna LT, S3T, Inc. TMK: 7-5-007:050. Located at 75-5702 Kuakini Highway, Kailua-Kona, HawaiÒi, at the intersection of Hanama Place and Kuakini Highway. Ms. Newlon oriented the Commissioners regarding the subject and surrounding properties on the location map, and described the proposed project. She noted that the project will add to their parking requirements, which can be achieved by re-striping the parking stalls. She discussed her review of the project against the guidelines of the Master Plan for Kailua-Kona, and said that some additional landscaping would improve the visual quality of the proposed outdoor seating area. The Commissioners expressed their concerns about negative effects on the sight from Kuakini Highway, as well as the dinersÓ view to the highway, and suggested that the landscaping be upgraded strategically to mitigate the visual imp The applicant, Hon Ming Wong, was present, and mentioned that the area is already landscaped and somewhat hidden from the highway due to the elevation drop. He also said that this project came about because of requests from customers but was never meant to be permanent; they just wanted to provide some shaded area for diners. It was moved by Commissioner Ross, and seconded by Commissioner Herbert, to recommend to the Planning Director the approval of the proposed project as submitted. Commissioner Bleck made a suggestion that the following recommen Upgrade the chairs used for the proposed outdoor seating area; place potted plants on both sides of the white fences and along the street frontage. Commissioner Ross amended his motion accordingly and Commissioner Herbert seconded. A roll call vote was taken and the motion carried with four ayes (Ross, Herbert, Bleck and Ogin), two noes (Au Hoy and Kern) and two absent and excused (Harris-Glade and Saito). 2 3.Design review of a proposed pavilion for meeting and gathering at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. Applicant: Jon G. Pharis of Pharis and Associates Inc. Land Owner: Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. TMK: 7-5-003:022-0001. Located at 75-230 Kalani Road, Kailua-Kona, HawaiÒi, at the east end of Kalani Road, adjacent to Queen KaÒahumanu Highway. Ms. Newlon oriented the Commissioners regarding the subject and surrounding properties on the location map, and described the proposed project. The applicant, Jon Pharis, was in attendance. The Commissioners confirmed with Mr. Pharis that the proposed materials and colors are as close a match to the existing church as they can find. It was moved by Commissioner Herbert, and seconded by Commissioner Ogin, 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 six ayes (Herbert, Ogin, Au Hoy, Bleck, Kern and Ross) and two absent and excused (Harris-Glade and Saito). 4.Design review of proposed phase II campus expansion at University of the Nations; including a chapel, cafeteria, classroom building, faculty housing, student housing, resource center, library, and a multi-purpose building. Applicant: Chong Ho Won of University of the Nations. Land Owner: Pacific-Asia Christian U 010:003. Located at 75-5851 Kuakini Highway, Kailua-Kona, HawaiÒi, approximately  mile south of the intersection of Huallai Road and Kuakini Highway. 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 discussed her review of the project against the guidelines of the Master Plan for Kailua-Kona, as well as the parking and landscaping requirements, and concluded that the project appears to be in compliance as proposed. The applicant, Chong Ho Won, the landscape architect, Stan Jarrell, the civil engineer, Warren Israelson, and the project manager, Ken Fish, were in attendance. In response to the CommissionersÓ inquiries, they made a presentation especially on the color scheme, saying that using different colors from the all-brown buildings identity to the new buildings in the growing campus; all colors were selected from the Benjamin Moore Historical paint palette recommended for the Kail District. They also explained that the detention pond shown on the plans is a mitigation measure to detain runoff that might cause flooding. They assured the Commissioners that there will be windows on the three-story high walls of the faculty housing, which are shown without any design components on the drawing. Commissioner Ross stated that he will abstain because of his longtime involvement with the subject property; he was excused by the Chair. 3 It was moved by Commissioner Ogin, and seconded by Commissioner 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, Au Hoy, Bleck, Herbert and Kern) and two absent and excused (Harris-Glade and Saito). ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS 1.Election of Chair and Vice Chair It was moved by Commissioner Kern and seconded by Commissioner Ogin that the current officers Î Commissioner Coats for chair and Commissioner Harris-Glade for vice chair Î continue for the Year 2010. The Chair accepted the nomination; Commissioner Harris-Glade was absent. 2.Approval of Minutes of the Meeting of November 24, 2009 The Commission postponed the approval of the minutes until the next meeting. ANNOUNCEMENTS The Chair announced that the previously continued discussion on possible revisions to the Sign th Code will be on the January 12 meeting agenda. Staff was requested to provide the Commissioners with discussion points prior to the meeting. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, at 6:46 p.m., it was moved by Commissioner Kern 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 4