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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2017-10-03 Kailua Village Design Commission Minutes KAILUA VILLAGE DESIGN COMMISSION COUNTY OF HAWAI‘I MINUTES Meeting Date: October 3, 2017 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: Shaun Roth, Bryant Ching, John Hetherington, Michaela Ikeuchi, Ann Kern, Zon Sullenberger and Mark Van Pernis Absent and Excused: Peter Dahlberg Planning Department: Deanne Bugado (Planner), Terry Dunlap (Planner) and Noriko Sauer (Commission Secretary) Applicants/Representatives: Dio Pilar, Cliff Ogata and James Melrose Public: Kehau Harrison, Michael Ikeda and Ken Melrose A quorum was present. Vice Chairman Roth called the meeting to order and the Commissioners introduced themselves. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Minutes of the Meetings of September 5, 2017, and September 19, 2017 Vice Chairman Roth asked if there were any corrections to the minutes of the meeting of September 5, 2017. No corrections were offered, and the minutes were approved as circulated. The Commission postponed the September 19, 2017, meeting minutes until the next meeting at the request of the secretary. STATEMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC ON AGENDA ITEMS There was no one from the public who wished to testify on any items on the agenda. NEW BUSINESS 1. The applicant, Patty Chin, Value Rock Realty, is proposing a façade renovation, which will include exterior renovations to the siding, a new center court and repainting to the Kona Coast Shopping Center, located at the corner of Queen Ka‘ahumanu Highway and Palani Road. 1 Applicant: Patty Chin, Value Rock Realty Landowner: Queen Lili‘uokalani Trust TMK: (3) 7-4-015: 001 Location: 74-5588 Palani Road, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740 The Commission took up this item at 5:18 p.m. Mr. Dunlap displayed some site photographs, and gave a PowerPoint presentation of the applicant’s submittal. He described the proposed renovations, and noted that the request did not include a sign permit application. Upon inquiry by Commissioner Van Pernis regarding the lighting in the central court area, Mr. Dunlap clarified that what he meant by “natural light” in his presentation was defused sunlight rather than a type of artificial light. The applicant’s representative, Dio Pilar, presented color samples, and provided additional information on proposed design, materials and colors. He stated that he was proposing wood-look aluminum siding as opposed to real wood, which would be too heavy for the purpose. He also noted that the metal roof would weather better than other alternatives. With respect to the color scheme, Mr. Pilar stated that he had selected earthy tones in general. Commissioner Van Pernis commented that some of the existing tenant signs were bright red. Mr. Pilar responded that they were going to take this opportunity to allow only approved signs up and take down the rest. In response to Commissioner Roth’s question, Mr. Pilar stated that he had not seen the KFC restaurant renovation plan, which had been reviewed by the Commission at the September 19, 2017, meeting. Mr. Cliff Ogata, also the applicant’s representative, stated that the renovation would give a newer beachy look to the 40-year old complex. He noted that the mauka end of the complex occupied by Pier 1 Imports, with a different roofline, could not be touched. Upon inquiry by Commissioner Roth, he confirmed that all existing blue metal roof would be painted over. Commissioner Ikeuchi said that she was fond of the wood-look siding and lava rock column base, as well as the awnings for shade. Commissioner Roth said that the center court currently did not look like the center of the complex, but that the renovated center court would pull the whole shopping center together. He further commented that this main building and the detached KFC restaurant as renovated would look nice together. It was moved by Commissioner Hetherington and seconded by Commissioner Ching that the Commission forward to the Planning Director a recommendation for approval of the proposed project as submitted. There being no further discussion on the motion, a roll call vote was taken and the motion carried with six ayes (Hetherington, Ching, Ikeuchi, Kern, Sullenberger and Van Pernis), no noes and one absent and excused (Dahlberg). 2. The applicant, James Melrose, Paʻahana Enterprises LLC, is proposing a façade renovation, which will include exterior renovations to the siding and repainting to the Kuakini Shopping Center, located at the corner of Kuakini Highway and Kaiwi Street. Applicant: James Melrose, Paʻahana Enterprises LLC 2 Landowner: Lili‘uokalani Trust Estates TMK: (3) 7-4-010: 005 Location: No street address has been assigned. The Commission took up this item at 5:37 p.m. Mr. Dunlap displayed some site photographs, and gave a PowerPoint presentation of the applicant’s submittal. He noted that although the parking layout was not included in this proposal before the Commission, the plan showed tandem parking, and that the functionality of that arrangement would be assessed during Plan Approval process. He also noted that neither landscaping nor signage was included in this application. Upon inquiry by Commissioner Van Pernis, Mr. Dunlap said that he was not aware of any yellow buildings in the Kailua Village special district. The applicant, James Melrose, presented additional information. He also responded to Commissioner Van Pernis’ earlier question to Mr. Dunlap about other yellow buildings in Kailua Village, saying that the nearby Kona Brewing restaurant building was in brighter golden yellow. He then clarified that the proposed yellow was from the Benjamin Moore Historical Color Collection palette, which was consistent with the design guidelines of the Master Plan for Kailua-Kona. He displayed a Benjamin Moore Historical Color Collection paint chip showing three different shades of yellow, including the proposed one. With respect to the parking, he stated that there was sufficient number of stalls as existed, but that the condition was in disrepair and the lighting was unsafe. He also acknowledged that a sign permit application would be submitted later. He added that there were some development happenings in the area, and that the proposal was a way to also bring life to this building. There was a further discussion on the yellow color proposed for the columns, with reference to a comment letter submitted by Lili‘uokalani Trust, the landowner, stating that “the color yellow symbolized royalty in Hawai‘i, and was directly associated with Queen Lili‘uokalani.” Commissioner Van Pernis noted that the letter spoke of the yellow bird feathers that was used for cloaks of ali‘i in old times, which in his opinion did not provide meaning of the yellow color proposed for the project in question. In response to Commissioner Van Pernis’ question, Mr. Melrose stated that the use of yellow was not required by Lili‘uokalani Trust, and that yellow color itself did not identify Lili‘uokalani Trust. Commissioner Kern commented that a subtler yellow might flow better with the other colors. Commissioner Ching said that he would also like to see the other proposed dark colors lightened to create more of a tropical feel. Mr. Melrose noted that the building would look different than the rendering with the mature and colorful landscaping. He also mentioned that the building was currently blending into the background, and that the dark color would bring it out, which would aid the effort to move away from using colorful tenant signs to attract passers-by. Commissioner Ikeuchi expressed her support for the proposed yellow. Commissioner Van Pernis, however, suggested that a subtler and less bright yellow be considered. Mr. Melrose responded that the color was not presented true on the distributed copies, and that he was confident that the color from the Historical Color Collection palette would work well. Commissioner Kern commented that the brightness of the yellow would wash out along with the other colors, and it would probably look fine. Commissioner Roth pointed out that a lighter yellow would look like faded paint, and said that based on the paint chip, 3 he would support the proposed yellow. He added that this, along with the Kona Brewery project, would revitalize the whole neighborhood. Commissioner Hetherington also commented in support that the yellow columns would give the building its character. He further said that he would strongly encourage the landowner to work with tenants on signage so there would be uniformity. It was moved by Commissioner Kern and seconded by Commissioner Ikeuchi that the Commission forward to the Planning Director a recommendation for approval of the proposed project as submitted. There being no further discussion on the motion, a roll call vote was taken and the motion carried with five ayes (Kern, Ikeuchi, Ching, Hetherington and Sullenberger), one no (Van Pernis) and one absent and excused (Dahlberg). OLD BUSINESS 1. Commission is continuing the discussion of possible creation of Investigatory Committee to address Sign Issues in Kailua Village Special District. Discussion is to identify reasons for committee, scope and assignment of members. The Commission took up this item at 6:12 p.m. Commissioner Van Pernis said that if the Department of Public Works (“DPW”) did not respond to the Commission’s letter in the near future, the Commission would have to do something about Sign Code enforcement. Ms. Bugado reminded the Commissioners that this agenda item was to discuss whether or not the Commission wished to form a committee on signage issues and, if so, to identify the purpose, scope and members, rather than to discuss communication with DPW. Commissioner Van Pernis responded that his comment was covering the possibility of creating a committee. Commissioner Roth recalled that no one had volunteered to become a committee member at one of the previous meetings. Commissioner Van Pernis said that he would be willing to serve on such a committee but not as a leading member. Commissioner Hetherington also said that he would be willing to serve next year. Commissioner Van Pernis commented that together with former Commissioner Theresa Andreae who had also indicated that she would be available next year as a community member, the Commission might be able to create a three-member committee next year. It was moved by Commissioner Kern and seconded by Commissioner Hetherington that the Commission postpone this matter until the first meeting of 2018. There being no further discussion on the motion, a voice vote was taken and the motion carried with Commissioner Van Pernis abstaining. ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS None. ANNOUNCEMENTS Next meeting tentatively scheduled for November 7, 2017. 4 Mr. Dunlap stated that there were no applications for the regularly scheduled October 17, 2017, meeting, and therefore, the next meeting would be on November 7, 2017. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, Vice Chairman Roth adjourned the meeting at 6:23 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Noriko Sauer, Secretary A T T E S T: Shaun Roth, Vice Chairman Kailua Village Design Commission 5