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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2016-05-03 KVDC Minutes KAILUA VILLAGE DESIGN COMMISSION COUNTY OF HAWAI‘I MINUTES Meeting Date: May 3, 2016 Time: 5:15 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: Peter Dahlberg, Alvin Akina, Jr., Fanny Au Hoy, Ann Kern, Shaun Roth and Zon Sullenberger Absent and Excused: Adam Broderson, Theresa Andreae and Chuck Cartwright Planning Department: Bennett Mark, Terry Dunlap and Noriko Sauer Applicant/Representative: Jesse Burgess, Bill McCowatt and Matthew Kilgore Public: None A quorum was present. Chair Dahlberg called the meeting to order and the Commissioners introduced themselves. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Minutes of the Meeting of March 1, 2016 It was moved by Commissioner Sullenberger and seconded by Commissioner Kern that the minutes be approved as submitted. The motion was unanimously carried by a voice vote. STATEMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC ON AGENDA ITEMS – None. NEW BUSINESS Design Review of new Telecommunications Antenna (TA) on the roof of the existing 1. Verizon store located at Kona Lanihau Center. The TA will be painted to match the color of the Lanihau Center building’s exterior. The TA will project approximately 5’-0” above the parapet of the roof. Applicant: Verizon Wireless. Landowner: Alexander & Baldwin Inc. TMK: (3) 7-5-004:010. Located at 75-5595 Palani Road (Lanihau Center). Mr. Dunlap familiarized the Commissioners with the subject site on maps and photographs. He described the proposed rooftop telecommunications antenna, and noted that it would be painted the color of the building below. 1 The applicant’s representative, Jesse Burgess, introduced himself. He also noted that the applicant had been asked by the landowner, Alexander & Baldwin Inc., to paint the antenna to match the building to make it less conspicuous. There were no questions from the Commissioners. It was moved by Commissioner Roth and seconded by Commissioner Au Hoy that the Commission recommend the Planning Director’s approval of the proposed project as submitted. There were no discussions on the motion. A roll call vote was taken and the motion carried with five ayes (Roth, Au Hoy, Akina, Kern and Sullenberger) and three absent and excused (Andreae, Broderson and Cartwright). nd Fish Hopper Restaurant: Remodel existing 2 floor for restaurant, add third floor upper 2. lanai. Applicant: Wm. McCowatt, Koa Architects. Landowner: C & S Properties Inc. TMK: (3) 7-5-006: 014. Located at 75-5683 Ali‘i Drive. Mr. Dunlap familiarized the Commissioners with the location of the subject property on maps. He described the proposed project, using site photographs and the applicant’s submittal, including drawings and simulated pictures. He mentioned that the applicant was trying to resolve some building permit issues with the Department of Public Works, Building Division, and that if they needed to revise the exterior design in order to address those issues, the revised proposal would have to be presented to the Commission for its review. In response to the Commissioners’ questions regarding parking, he said that the property had been granted a variance from the Zoning Code requirements, and that compliance would be examined during the following Plan Approval process. The applicant, Bill McCowatt, and the architect for the project, Matthew Kilgore, were present. In response to Commissioner Roth’s question, Mr. Kilgore said that the existing sail-like shades over the second floor lanai were not permitted, and that they had not decided on shades for the proposed third level. Commissioner Roth pointed out that patrons would surely want covering over the upper terrace, and asked whether the applicant would come back with their decision on the type of covering. Mr. Dunlap responded that they would have to come back, if the covering was designed to be attached to the building, but that furnishings, such as umbrellas, were not subject to the Commission review or the Planning Department approval. Chair Dahlberg commented that the Commission should have the opportunity to review any key pieces of information that would affect the appearance, including umbrellas. Mr. Kilgore stated that they could come back for the shades component; however, they were not interested in anything permanent since their vision was to offer sunset views to patrons. He further stated that the restaurant might open the third floor only for dinner, as they did not foresee customers wanting to dine out on the upper deck during the day in the heat. There was a discussion about the history of the building originally being a lodge for paniolo and then a local style family restaurant. Commissioners Roth and Au Hoy commented that they would like to see that history coming through the building, which seemed to be a missing element. In response to the Commissioners’ questions, Mr. Kilgore confirmed that they would keep the existing earth color theme, that the second floor would have no glass panels and echo the first floor, and that the railing for the third floor would be painted wood and the roof corrugated. He also 2 mentioned that the second floor had not been utilized for many years, and so they wanted to bring it back to life. He added that the existing single wall was in a poor condition. Commissioner Au Hoy observed that existing signage banners made the building look unattractive, and that especially at this core location of the Kailua Village she wished the building to look classy. Mr. Kilgore stated that on behalf of the owner they would take down those banners. Mr. McCowatt responded that the building would look nicer with this renovation, and that the signage banners were not under their control, but they would talk to the owner about it. Mr. Dunlap commented that those banners were supposed to be temporary, and that it was not unusual for a design review application to not include a signage proposal. In response to Commissioner Roth’s request for assurance that the applicant would come back with their signage plan, Mr. Kilgore stated that they would comply with the Sign Code and present their proposal to the Commission, if they had a new plan. He also clarified that he had not been involved in the previous sign application process. Commissioner Roth opined that although the overall design seemed to fit in the Kailua Village, the proposed deck and roof design appeared proportionally off in that the two dormers looked too small for the size of the deck. He pointed out that even if it might not be visible to the pedestrians and motorists on Ali‘i Drive, it would be the entry view to the Kailua Village for passengers on cruise ships. Mr. Dunlap confirmed with the applicant that the dormers would function as access to the third floor. There was a discussion about possible design modifications. Mr. Kilgore offered suggestions that the two dormers be made lower, wider, or bigger with double doors, or else a third dormer be added. Mr. McCowatt mentioned that they had a budget constraint so that the project would remain exempt from Special Management Area Use Permit. The consensus between the Commission and the applicant was that further articulation of the third level would be a condition of the Commission’s favorable recommendation, but that the applicant would be given latitude in modifying the design. It was moved by Commissioner Roth and seconded by Commissioner Kern that the Commission recommend the Planning Director’s approval of the proposed project, with the following conditions: 1.The upper deck and roof area be further articulated, such as with a third dormer; and, 2.All temporary signs and banners be removed. There were no discussions on the motion. A roll call vote was taken and the motion carried with five ayes (Roth, Kern, Akina, Au Hoy and Sullenberger) and three absent and excused (Andreae, Broderson and Cartwright). ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS None. ANNOUNCEMENTS Mr. Dunlap announced that the next meeting was scheduled for May 17, 2016, with one design review application on the agenda. He distributed the meeting materials. 3 ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, at 6:37 p.m., it was moved by Commissioner Sullenberger and seconded by Commissioner Au Hoy that the meeting be adjourned. The motion was unanimously carried by a voice vote. Respectfully submitted, Noriko Sauer, Secretary A T T E S T: Peter Dahlberg, Chairman Kailua Village Design Commission 4