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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2023-08-08 DRAFT Kailua Village Design Commission Minutes rev KAILUA VILLAGE DESIGN COMMISSION COUNTY OF HAWAI‘I MINUTES Meeting Date: August 8, 2023 Time: 1:09 p.m. Location: Live-stream online meeting, with the Planning Department Conference Room, nd West Hawai‘i Civic Center, Building E, 2 Floor, 74-5044 Ane Keohokālole Highway, Kailua-Kona, Hawai‘i, as the in-person meeting site CALL TO ORDER Commissioners present via Zoom: Shaun Roth, Alayna Kilkuskie, Palani Greenwell, Coleman Ka‘ōpua and Rebekah Lussiaa Absent and excused: Bronsten Kossow and Tsing Young Office of the Corporation Counsel: Suzanna Tiapula, Esq. (Counsel to the Commission) Planning Department: Deanne Bugado (Planner), Rosalind Newlon (Planner) and Marie Hong (Planner) Applicants/Representatives: Dr. William C. Foulk, John Edwards Public member in person: None A quorum was present. Chairman Roth called the meeting to order at 1:07 p.m. Chairman Roth introduced the Commissioners. He explained the Commission’s duties and meeting procedure and reminded the Commissioners to keep their cameras on. Commissioner Greenwell disclosed that his draftsperson Winter Anderson was nearby \[but not participating in the meeting\] and Commissioner Ka‘ōpua disclosed that his daughter was in the car\[but not participating in the meeting\]. Commissioner Kilkuskie stated for the record that she has a professional relationship with the applicant of new business but there is nothing current and nothing of a financial nature. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Minutes of the Meetings of April 25, 2023, May 9, 2023, May 23, 2023 and July 11, 2023 were circulated to the Commission prior to the meeting and Chairman Roth asked if there were any corrections to the minutes. No corrections were offered, and the minutes were approved as circulated. STATEMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC ON AGENDA ITEMS Chairman Roth confirmed with staff that there were no statements from the public. NEW BUSINESS 1. PL-KVD-2023-000038: The applicant, Dr. William C. Foulk, is requesting design review for a new 3-story apartment building, with ground level parking, located at 75-5762 Alahou Street, in the Lono-Kona Subdivision, and located in the RM-1 zoning district, with the size of the lot approximately 8,217 square feet, allowing 8 units. The proposed apartment building consists of 8 units with 4 on each floor, with 2 bedrooms, 2 baths, and providing 14 off-street parking spaces, landscaping, and associated improvements. The proposed exterior paint includes 3-coat “awesome blossom” warm green with “antique marble” trim and accents color, and warm gray architectural shingles. Applicant: Dr. William C. Foulk 1 Landowner: Alahou Fund LLC TMK: (3) 7-5-022:069 Location: 75-5762 Alahou Street, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740 Ms. Newlon gave a PowerPoint presentation on the proposed project, highlighting the location of the proposed 3-story proposed building and that the proposal appears to meet the height and setbacks per the zoning of the parcel (which is Multi-Family Residential (RM)). The parking is located on the first floor and each additional level will have 4 units for a total of 8. Ms Newlon confirmed that the proposed color scheme and landscaping are consistent with the Kailua Village Master Plan. Commissioner Greenwell requested confirmation that the parking was consistent with Zoning Code requirements. Ms. Newlon confirmed the proposed parking is consistent and she provided general information on the accessible parking requirements of the State. Dr. Foulk confirmed the location of the project in what is locally known as “Hamburger Hill”. He stated that the design is based on this parcel being located in a flood zone and he has designed and worked with buildings located in flood zone in this area before. In regards to the accessible parking requirements, Dr. Foulk confirmed that the parking did keep the accessible parking requirements in mind. And Dr. Foulk further pointed out that the apartments are targeting families and young adults who work and go to school in the area. Chair Roth and Commissioner Lussiaa expressed their support of the proposed project. It was moved by Commissioner Ka‘ōpua and seconded by Commissioner Greenwell that the Commission recommend their approval. There being no discussion on the motion, a roll call vote was taken, and the motion carried with five ayes (Greenwell, Kilkuskie, Ka‘ōpua, Lussiaa and Roth) and two absent and excused (Kossow and Young). ANNOUNCEMENTS The next meeting is tentatively scheduled for August 22, 2023. Commissioner Lussiaa brought up follow-up concerns regarding updates to the sign code from the last meeting. The Commission was reminded that they were directed to submit comments/issues to the Deputy Managing Director Bobby Command, who is gathering information to start the update process to the Sign Code. The Commission was also reminded that the sign code for the KVDC district is based on the KVD Master Plan and any updates may need to start with an update to the Master Plan. The Commission asked that the DMD keep the commission aware of the status of this process. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, Chairman Roth adjourned the meeting at 1:31 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Deanne Bugado, Planner A T T E S T: Shaun Roth, Chairman Kailua Village Design Commission 2 Kailua Village Design Commission August 8, 2023, Meeting Minutes (DRAFT)