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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2009-10-27 Kailua Village Design Commission Minutes KAILUA VILLAGE DESIGN COMMISSION COUNTY OF HAWAIÒI MINUTES MEETING DATE: October 27, 2009 TIME: 5:05 p.m. PLACE: MayorÓs Conference Room aka Hanama 1 75-5706 Kuakini Highway, Suite 103 Kailua-Kona, HawaiÒi 96740 ROLL CALL 1.Members Present: Fritz Harris-Glade, Fanny Au Hoy, Paul Bleck, Ann Kern, David Ross, Jr. and Riley Saito 2.Absent and Excused: Cindy Coats, Stephen Herbert and Gregory Ogin 3.Applicant: Paul Bleck 4.Planning Department: Bennett Mark, Keola Childs, Rosalind Newlon and Noriko Sauer 5.Public: None Vice Chair Harris-Glade welcomed those in attendance, and the Commissioners introduced themselves. Commissioners and the staff welcomed Commissioner Saito as a new member. STATEMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC ON AGENDA ITEMS None. NEW BUSINESS 1.Design review of two proposed detached dwelling units in a Double-Family Residential (RD-7.5) zoning district. Applicant: Paul Bleck, A.I.A. Land Owners: Richard Allende. TMK: 7-5-022:161. Located at 75-197 Ala Onaona Street, Kailua-Kona, HI, approximately one block north of the intersection of Kalani and Lamaokeola Streets. Commissioner Bleck recused himself, as he is the applicant representing the owner in this matter. Staff Presentation Mr. Childs oriented the Commissioners regarding the subject and surrounding properties on the location map, circulated photographs of the area, and described the proposed project. He discussed his review of the project against the Zoning Code and the Planning Department Rules such as use, height, setback, parking and landscaping requirements, and against the guidelines of the Master Plan for Kailua-Kona such as design, building materials, colors and landscape materials, and concluded that the proposed project is in compliance. 1 Applicant Presentation Mr. Bleck pointed out design elements, specifically textured pavement in the entry area of the project, as well as covered entrances and lanais to break up the two-story mass of the building. He said that the detached architecture together with a private yard and guest parking for each unit creates a sense of being a large home with individual ownership. Discussion Commissioner Au Hoy called attention to the correct pronunciation of the street name ÐAla Onaona,Ñ explaining how the meaning can be different according to the pronunciation. Commissioner Saito noted that Sheet 2 of the applicantÓs submittal indicates zero for the square footage of the covered lanai area while there are covered lanais being proposed. Mr. Bleck acknowledged the need for a correction. In response to Commissioner RossÓs question as to whether a belly band with overhang was ever considered to break up the wall surfaces, Mr. Bleck said that in addition to the entrance and lanai coverings there is a two-foot cantilever on the east side of the buildings. Commissioner Ross said that not only do overhangs break up the monolithic look but also add square footage and create space for exterior lights. Action It was moved by Commissioner Ross, and seconded by Commissioner Kern, 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 (Ross, Kern, Au Hoy and Saito) and three absent and excused (Coats, Herbert and Ogin). ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS 1.Approval of Minutes of the Meetings of October 13, 2009 It was moved by Commissioner Au Hoy and seconded by Commissioner Ross that the minutes be approved as circulated. Motion was unanimously carried by a voice vote of all Commissioners in attendance. ANNOUNCEMENTS Mr. Mark made the following announcements: 1.Chris Domino of the Department of Public Works, Building Division, has requested that a discussion item be added to the next meeting agenda, regarding possible changes to the Sign Code with respect to the Kailua Village Special District. This will be agendized for th the November 24 meeting. 2 2.A week-long public charrette regarding the Honokhau Village TOD (Transit-Oriented Development) project will end this evening with the final presentation starting at 6:30 p.m. at the Sheraton Keauhou Bay Resort and Spa. Vice Chair Harris-Glade, mentioning he had learned at a board meeting of the Kailua Village Business Improvement District (KVBID) that their subcommittee is creating a photograph essay of legal and illegal signs and banners within their district, requested the Planning Department to be a facilitator so that all interested parties can work together on signage issues. Mr. Mark said th that the staff will invite representatives of the KVBID to the November 24 meeting. Commissioner Ross mentioned that he had attended a public meeting the evening before concerning the planned Ane Keohokalole Highway, and emphasized t project and community support. Mr. Childs encouraged the Commissioners to attend the Honokhau Village charrette, saying that the project will have an impact on the Kailua Village and the Commission in such a way that it will create a lot of vacancies in town, which in turn can be an opportunity to rethink planning priorities and rebuild the Kailua Village. Mr. Mark added that the Kona Community Development Plan designates certain areas within the Kailua Village Special District as future TOD or TND (Traditional Neighborhood Development). ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, at 5:40 p.m., it was moved by Commissioner Ross and seconded by Commissioner Kern 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: Fritz Harris-Glade, Vice Chair Kailua Village Design Commission 3