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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2009-10-13 Kailua Village Design Commission Minutes KAILUA VILLAGE DESIGN COMMISSION COUNTY OF HAWAIÒI MINUTES MEETING DATE: October 13, 2009 TIME: 5:00 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, Fritz Harris-Glade, Stephen Herbert, Ann Kern, Gregory Ogin and David Ross, Jr. 2.Absent and Excused: Fanny Au Hoy, Paul Bleck and Sally Marone 3.Applicants: John Hetherington 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 a proposedrevised design of a permanent roof structure to cover an outside eating area on the second floor of LuluÓs Restaurant. Applicant: John L. Hetherington of HawaiÒi Design Group. Land Owners: Gregory Tr., LLC; PFP Anekona LP, LRG Real Estate LP. TMK(s): 7-5-009:025 and 027. Located at 75-5819 AliÒi Drive, Kailua-Kona, HawaiÒi, at the Coconut Grove Marketplace. Staff Presentation Ms. Newlon oriented the Commissioners regarding the subject and surrounding properties on the location map, and described the proposed project. She said that on th August 11 the Commission approved the applicantÓs previous proposal to use two vinyl awnings with steel frames to cover the subject dining area between two buildings; however, the applicant has since submitted a new plan proposing instead, which is designed to match the style and color of the northern building. She said that this plan requires a Special Management Area Assessment and an amendment to their Planned Unit Development (PUD) Permit; the Planning Department has determined that the original Special Management Area Use Permit for Coconut Grove Marketplace would cover the proposed project, but the amendment to the PUD P 1 She added that the existing PUD Permit allows a bridge to connect the two buildings, as well as seating in the bridge area, but not a covering structure. She noted that the new design appears to meet the guidelines of the Master Plan for Kai Applicant Presentation The applicant, John Hetherington of HawaiÒi Design Group, stated that he believes the new design is more cohesive to the surroundings than the previously approved awnings. In response to the CommissionersÓ inquiries, Mr. Hetherington clarified that there are two TMK parcels involved, and that the PUD Permit from the Planning Department allows for a bridge between two buildings on those parcels and provides for those buildings to be considered as one regardless of the property line; however, h Building Code might be required since it does not allow crossing over a property line, and added that they are in discussion with the Public Works Building Division about the issue. He also mentioned that the PUD Permit requires a fire sprinkler to be installed, if the bridge area should ever be covered, which the building owner Discussion Commissioner Harris-Glade opined that before the Commission can render their decision, issues such as variance or amendment to the PUD Permit should be resolved first in order to avoid misconception that the CommissionÓs approval is an overall go-sign. He also expressed his concern that this might set a precedent for disregarding property lines. Commissioner Herbert made an observation that the Commission has, however, approved the previously submitted design for essentially the same project mentioning he will abstain from voting as he has an interest in the subject property, said the applicant understands that this is just a step to get their design approved and there are other requirements they must comply with. Mr. Hetherington said that he is working through various issues simultaneously for his client, and that Daryn Arai of the Planning Department in Hilo, who is processing their PUD amendment request, is glad the design review is happening at this point in time. Mr. Mark said that requesting the CommissionÓs review and recommendation prior to other approvals is consistent with what the Planning Department has done in the past, and that the determine whether or not the applicant has to come back to the Commission, if changes to the design are made afterward. In response to Commissioner Harris-GladeÓs question, Ms. Newlon said that Coconut Grove Marketplace has 247 parking stalls whereas the minimum requirement by the Zoning Code is 158 stalls. Action 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. A roll call vote was taken and the motion carried with three aye Kern), one no (Harris-Glade) and three absent and excused (Au Hoy, Bleck and Marone). 2 Commissioner Ogin abstained, and was excused by the Chair, due to a conflict of interest. ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS 1.Approval of Minutes of the Meetings of August 11, 2009 It was moved by Commissioner Kern and seconded by Commissioner Ogin 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.A memorandum dated October 13, 2009, regarding the schedule for Design Commission meetings was distributed to the Commissioners. 2.The nomination of Riley Saito, who will replace Commissioner Marone, has been approved by the County Council. 3.There will be a week-long public charrette regarding the Honokhau Village TOD stth (Transit-Oriented Development) project from October 21 through the 27. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, at 5:30 p.m., it was moved by Commissioner Ross and seconded by Commissioner Ogin 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