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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2014-05-20 Kailua Village Design Commission Minutes KAILUA VILLAGE DESIGN COMMISSION COUNTY OF HAWAI‘I MINUTES Meeting Date: May 20, 2014 Time: 5:32 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: Paul Bleck, Alvin Akina, Jr., Fanny Au Hoy, Adam Broderson and Shane Kitchens Absent and Excused: Theresa Andreae, Nancy Burns, John Hetherington and Sammie Stanbro Planning Department: Bennett Mark, Keola Childs and Noriko Sauer Applicant/Representative: Richard Gonzalez and Lance Sundquist A quorum was present. Chair Bleck called the meeting to order and the Commissioners introduced themselves. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Minutes of the Meeting of May 6, 2014. It was moved by Commissioner Kitchens and seconded by Commissioner Au Hoy that the minutes be approved as circulated. The motion was unanimously carried by a voice vote of all Commissioners present. STATEMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC ON AGENDA ITEMS – No statements were presented under this section of the agenda. NEW BUSINESS 1. Design review of a proposed shed extension. Applicant: Hawaii Gas. Landowner: Queen Lili‘uokalani Trust. TMK: 7-4-010:007. Located in the Kailua Industrial Subdivision, at the Northwest (mauka-Kohala) corner of Kaiwi Street and Kuakini Highway, across from Hawaii Tire Center and Quiklube. Mr. Childs oriented the Commissioners of the subject and surrounding properties on aerial and site photographs. He described the proposed shed roof extension, and passed around color samples. He noted that metal material was being proposed in consideration of termites, weather and the intended purpose, but that overall the project as designed appeared to be respectful and complementary to the particular section of the Kailua Village. In response to Commissioner Au Hoy’s question, Mr. Childs said that the 50-foot beautification easement along Kuakini Highway was part of the subject parcel, and that the easement ran from the Palani Road intersection to this parcel. 1 Mr. Richard Gonzalez introduced himself as general manager of Hawai‘i Gas Company for the West Hawai‘i region. He stated that the applicant had decided to upgrade the property because they had been able to extend their lease with the landowner, Queen Lili‘uokalani Trust. He said that the existing structure, which was currently in pastel blue and green, would also be painted in the proposed earthy colors to match the extension. With regard to landscaping, he said that the greenery in the street corner area was maintained by the landowner with water provided by the applicant, and that the applicant intended to keep the natural appearance of the 50-foot beautification strip, except for some trimming and clearing, and to clean up the hedge along Kaiwi Street, so as to discourage the homeless from trespassing upon the property. He also spoke of a canopy tent that was currently put up for workers to take refuge from the sun and heat until such time that the proposed roof extension could replace it. Commissioner Au Hoy commented that the Commission was striving to upgrade the appearance of the area and would appreciate any improvements that the applicant could bring in. She further said that she would support the proposal as long as the existing structure was going to be repainted to match the extension as stated by Mr. Gonzalez. It was moved by Commissioner Kitchens, and seconded by Commissioner Broderson, to send to the Planning Director a recommendation for approval of the proposed project as submitted. The motion was unanimously carried by a roll call vote of all Commissioners present. ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS – No discussion was held under this section of the agenda. ANNOUNCEMENTS Mr. Childs informed the Commissioners that the next meeting scheduled for June 3, 2014, was cancelled due to no applications. Mr. Mark said that there were a few candidates for this Commission in the categories of engineers, architects, and history/culture experts. He added, however, that there would still be more vacancies to be filled, and that personal recommendation from the Commissioners would be appreciated. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, at 5:57 p.m., it was moved by Commissioner Au Hoy and seconded by Commissioner Broderson that the meeting be adjourned. The motion was unanimously carried by a voice vote of all Commissioners in attendance. Respectfully submitted, A T T E S T: Noriko Sauer, Secretary Paul Bleck, Chairman Kailua Village Design Commission 2