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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2012-11-07 Kailua Village Design Commission Minutes KAILUA VILLAGE DESIGN COMMISSION COUNTY OF HAWAI‘I MINUTES Meeting Date: November 7, 2012 Time: 5:19 p.m. Place: West Hawai‘i Civic Center nd Planning Department Conference Room – Building E, 2 Floor 74-5044 Ane Keohokālole Highway Kailua-Kona, Hawai‘i, 96740 CALL TO ORDER Commissioners Present: Shane Kitchens, Theresa Andreae, Fanny Au Hoy, Nancy Burns, Stephen Herbert, John Hetherington and Adam Broderson Commissioner Absent: Sharron “Sammie” Stanbro (excused) Applicants/Representatives: Jason D. Jarvis, Russell Wong and Marcus Aickin Planning Department: Bennett Mark, Keola Childs and Linh Lee Public: none A quorum was present. Chair Kitchens called the meeting to order and the Commissioners introduced themselves. The Chair suggested that approval of the minutes of the October 9th meeting be moved to the end of the agenda. There were no objections. STATEMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC ON AGENDA ITEMS – (Commissioner Broderson arrived at 5:22p.m.) No statements were presented under this section of the agenda. NEW BUSINESS 1. Design Review of proposed building renovations for an automobile sales facility. Applicant: Aloha Auto Group, Ltd.. Landowner: Lanihau Properties LLC. Property Tax Map Key No.: 7-5-004:027. Location: 75-5645 Kuakini Highway, Kailua-Kona, at the southeast (mauka-Ka’u) corner of Kuakini Hwy. and Palani Road (former Shell service station). . MrChilds oriented the commissions regarding the subject and the surrounding properties and described the proposed project. He pointed out to the commission a strip of land in the subject property alongside Ololi Road frontage which is in pending acquisition by the County for road widening of Ololi Road. Mr. Childs said the proposed new roof design and all white building exterior conflicted with the design standards on the Master Plan for Kailua Village, and that although some replacement landscaping is proposed, it would be less than originally installed and maintained on this building site and less than would be required under the Department’s Landscaping rules. In 1990 and 2007 KVDC reviewed site improvements proposed by the Shell 1 Oil Station. KVDC commented that the subject property is the Kailua Village gateway and requested substantial landscaping, appropriate lighting, pedestrian-friendly frontage improvements and earth tone colors and also asked that a pitched roof design with more natural appearing material be used. In conclusion, Mr. Childs stated that Aloha Auto Group’s proposed building modification and landscaping design were not consistent with the architectural guidelines of the Kailua Village Master Plan. Applicant representative, Russell Wong, stated that Aloha Auto Group LLC would like to be a good neighbor in Kailua Village while also meeting the design requirements of the automobile manufacturer, KIA, from whom they are seeking to establish a dealership agreement. Mr. Wong said that KIA is extremely proud of their products and has a high standard for their auto showroom and if KIA doesn’t approve their project design, the site will remain as it is. The Commissioners expressed support for this project in general concept, but were not supportive of the proposed building design and limited landscaping proposed. They indicated that the subject property is a gateway corner into the Village core area and they asked the applicant to design the project site with substantial attractive landscaping and appropriate lighting to create a generally attractive and pedestrian friendly environment. The building and landscape design should consistent with the goals and objectives of the Kailua Village Master Plan. Mr. Wong thanked the commissioners for their consideration and comments, said that he wished to withdraw the Aloha Group, LLC application from further consideration, so that he could revise and resubmit a new design plan for the Commission’s review. Jason Jarvis, architectural draftsman for the applicant, indicated that he has been listening to the commissioners’ recommendations and will come back with a new proposal. He will work with Mr. Childs so that the new proposal will be in consistent with the Kailua Village Master Plan. Mr. Travis will also include the sign permit application, parking requirements and lighting details in the new proposal. ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS 1. Approval of Minutes of the Meeting of October 9, 2012. It was moved by Commissioner Hetherington and seconded by Commissioner Burns that the minutes be approved as submitted. The motion was unanimously carried by a voice vote of all Commissioners in attendance. ANNOUNCEMENTS Mr. Childs announced that the next meeting scheduled for November 20, 2012 is cancelled since there are no applications received in by the due date. Next meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, December 4, 2012. 2 Mr. Mark announced that we have the same Administration after the Election. As stated previously, if the commission wants to go forward with the sign code change and would like to form a sign committee, our office is willing to help. Per the Planning Director, the KVDC, through the Planning Department may opt to take the sign code recommendations straight to the Planning Commission and County Council. Mr. Mark asked the commissioners to think about having an annual appreciation dinner in December or wait until the holidays are over and have it in January. Commissioners agreed to have the annual appreciation dinner in January. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, at 7:04 p.m., it was moved by Commissioner Hetherington and seconded by Commissioner Herbert that the meeting be adjourned. The motion was unanimously carried by a voice vote of all Commissioners in attendance. Respectfully submitted, Linh Lee A T T E S T: Shane Kitchens, Chair Kailua Village Design Commission 3