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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2008-03-11 Kailua Village Design Commission Minutes KAILUA VILLAGE DESIGN COMMISSION MINUTES MEETING DATE: March 11, 2008 TIME: 5:00 p.m. PLACE: The Mayor’s Office Conference Room, Suite 103 Hanama Place Office Building in Kailua Village ROLL CALL 1.Members Present: Fanny Collins Au Hoy, Paul Bleck, Cindy Coats, Fritz Harris-Glade, Stephen Herbert, Ann Kern, Sally Marone, Gregory Ogin and David Ross, Jr. 2.Applicants: Michael Adams 3.Staff Present: Bennett Mark, Rosalind Newlon and Noriko Sauer 4.Public: None The Chair welcomed those in attendance, and the Commissioners introduced themselves. UNFINISHED BUSINESS None. NEW BUSINESS 1.Design review of two proposed signs for Sunglass Hut International. Applicant: Michael Adams of Hawaiian Sign and Design. Land owner: LRG Real Estate LP and Anekona LLC. TMK: 7-5-009:028. Located at 75-5805 Alii Drive, Kailua-Kona, HI at the Coconut Grove Marketplace. Staff Presentation Ms. Newlon oriented the Commissioners of the subject and surrounding properties on the location map. She said that the applicant is proposing to replace two signs that have previous sign permits; therefore, the Department of Public Works is approving the installation of two new signs even though the Sign Code for Kailua Village only permits one sign for any business or one sign for any vehicular access on which a building has frontage. She added that the store has a corner location; so the two signs are visible from their respective side of the building. Ms. Newlon mentioned that the height of the letters and logo, as well as the overall size, is in compliance with the Sign Code, and that the proposed colors are similar to those of the Benjamin Moore Historical Color Selection, which is used as a guide for the Kailua Village Special District. 1 Applicant Presentation Michael Adams of Hawaiian Sign and Design introduced himself. He stated that the replacement of the signs is due to a name change of the business from “Sunglass Hut Watch Station” to “Sunglass Hut International.” He said that the design elements, including the font type and the colors, will remain the same; although the size of the new wall sign facing Alii Drive will be slightly smaller than the existing one. Public Testimony There was no one from the public wishing to testify on this agenda item. Commission Discussion In response to the Commissioners’ inquiry, Ms. Newlon clarified that one sign facing Alii Drive will be wall-mounted and the other will be hanging over the shop entrance. Commissioners inquired about the material and the finish of the sign; and Mr. Adams said that the material is sandblasted redwood, and no portions of the signs are reflective. Commissioner Harris-Glade then commented that he would like to recommend that sustainable material such as high density polyurethane and low volatile organic compounds paint be used; and Mr. Adams said that he has no problem with the substitute, as it will have the same effect, and that he will make the suggestion to the manufacturer. Action It was moved by Commissioner Ogin and seconded by Commissioner Au Hoy to recommend to the Public Works Director the approval of your sign application, with the following recommendation: The applicant should have their sign manufacturer use most environmental, sustainable material possible, such as high density polyurethane and low volatile organic compound paint. A roll call vote was taken and motion carried with eight ayes (Ogin, Au Hoy, Bleck, Coats, Harris-Glade, Herbert, Kern and Ross). ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS 1.Minutes of the Meeting of February 12, 2008 – It was moved by Commissioner Au Hoy and seconded by Commissioner Herbert that the minutes be approved as circulated. The motion was unanimously carried by a voice vote of all Commissioners in attendance. ANNOUNCEMENT th Mr. Mark announced that the next meeting is scheduled for March 25 with three items on the agenda, which includes a discussion of possible program to recognize exceptional sign design and compliance, as requested by Commissioner Harris-Glade. 2 Mr. Mark informed the Commissioners that the Sunshine Law training that was scheduled following this meeting is cancelled, as Amy Self, Deputy Corporation Counsel, was still tied up in a County Council meeting at that moment. The Commissioners agreed on rescheduling the training. Mr. Mark also informed them that there is a training session by Lincoln Ashida, Corporation Counsel, available to all members of county boards and commissions, scheduled for th April 17 at 9:30 a.m. in the Liquor-Control Conference Room in Kailua-Kona, if that meets any of the Commissioners’ schedules. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, at 5:35 p.m., it was moved by Commissioner Ross and seconded by Commissioner Herbert 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: Sally Marone, Chair Kailua Village Design Commission 3