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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2017-12-05 Kailua Village Design Commission Minutes KAILUA VILLAGE DESIGN COMMISSION COUNTY OF HAWAI‘I MINUTES Meeting Date: December 5, 2017 Time: 5:15 p.m. Place: West Hawai‘i Civic Center nd Planning Department Conference Room – Building E, 2 Floor 74-5044 Ane Keohokalole Highway Kailua-Kona, Hawai‘i, 96740 CALL TO ORDER Commissioners Present: Peter Dahlberg, Shaun Roth, Zon Sullenberger, Ann Kern, Jasmine Crusat, Michaela Ikeuchi, John Hetherington and Bryant Ching. Absent and Excused: Mark Van Pernis Planning Department: Deanne Bugado (Planner), Terry Dunlap (planner) and Keola Childs (planner – Long Range Division) Applicants/Representatives: Shane Kitchens, Architect A quorum was present, Chairman Peter Dahlberg call the meeting to order at 5:15 p.m. and had the Commissioners introduced themselves. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Minutes of the Meeting of November 21, 2017 Chairman Dahlberg asked if there were any corrections to the minutes of the meeting of November 21, 2017, no corrections were offered, and the minutes were approved as circulated. STATEMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC ON AGENDA ITEMS There was no one from the public who wished to testify on any items on the agenda at this time. NEW BUSINESS The applicant is proposing new signage for KFC located at Kona Coast Shopping Center. This proposal includes: Two (2) 29 sq. ft. wall signs with 22” letters naming the restaurant, mounted on the fascia (one mauka and one makai), one existing 20.30 sq. ft. double sided ground sign will remain and will be repainted and fitted with: (a) 1.2 sq. ft. “Drive Thru” sign with 2 ½ letters and (b) 1’-10” x 1’-10” (3.35 sq. ft.) graphic representation of the face of “Colonel Sanders” and one wall sign with (a) menu board, (b) menu preview board, (c) KFC directional signage, and (d) drive-thru pick-up sign. All of these signs face the interior of the shopping center and are not regulated signs. Applicant: Kazi Food Corp. of HI/dba: KFC-Hawaii Landowner: Lili‘uokalani Trust TMK: (3) 7-4-015: 001 1 Location: Kona Coast Shopping Center in KFC Restaurant Mr. Dunlap provided an overview of the proposed signage for the business including site photographs and the submitted sign drawings. Commissioner Hetherington asked if the light bar that surrounds the building was approved during the building review. Mr. Dunlap confirmed that the light bar was approved by the Commission at the meeting for the proposed design improvements for structure. Chairman Dahlberg asked if any other Commissioner had any other questions of staff. As there were no other questions of staff, Chairman Dahlberg asked the representative to introduce himself. Mr. Shane Kitchens, Architect, and representative for the applicant, stated that he has worked on the sign package with KFC including an aluminum “wood grain” that will be used on the fascia and upper part of the ground sign. The bottom area of the ground sign will be a grey basalt to match the wainscoting on the building. The owners of KFC have agreed to minimize the impact of their signs by reduced letter size and by not repeating the name KFC on the ground sign. And finally that the off-red color is subdued and a close match the color to be used on the building. Mr. Kitchen also clarified for Commissioner Hetherington that details of the light from the light bar was included in this submission to confirm for the Commission that the light bar plans had been modified to meet the reduced size and brightness as recommended by the Commission during their building design review. Commissioner Ikeuchi stated that she loves the plan as it is so thoughtful and also pleased that no sign faces Palani Highway. Commissioner Sullenberger stated that he agrees with Commissioner Ikeuchi in that it is a well put together package that complements the design of the building. An excellent total design. Commissioner Roth stated that this is how national brands should be handled. Commissioner Roth complemented Mr. Kitchen on how the signage and the building design were handled. Commissioner Sullenberger moved to approve the submission, Commissioner Kern seconded the motion and the motion was unanimously approved OLD BUSINESS The Commission shall review 1994 Master Plan for Kailua-Kona, discuss the possibility of forming a subcommittee to research the feasibility of updating the Master Plan and how this Master Plan will relate to the revised General Plan and the Kona Community Development Plan. Should the Commission decide to form a subcommittee discussion shall identify reasons for committee, scope and assignment of members. Mr. Dunlap introduced Mr. Childs, Planner, who is assigned with Long Range Division of the Planning Department, to assist the commission in their discussions of updates to the Master Plan. 2 Commissioner Roth suggested that since many of the Commissioners were not present at the last meeting when this topic of updating the Master Plan was discussed, we should clarify what prompted this agenda item. Commissioner Crusat stated that she brought this subject to the floor because the last Master Plan of Kailua-Kona was dated 1994 and maybe outdated and that an update may need to be considered. Mr. Childs stated that there are no plans to update the Master Plan for Kailua-Kona at this time. What is in the intention of the County is to consider a redevelopment plan for Kailua Village as was called for in the 2008 Kona Community Development Plan (CDP). This redevelopment plan is to address the need for redevelopment of Kailua Kona and its surrounding neighborhoods. This is an area larger than its historic village core. Mr. Childs shared that at the request of the Kona CPD Action Committee, about 4 years ago, funds in the amount of $150,000 were appropriated, but not allocated, in the County of Hawaii budget to fund the Kailua Village Redevelopment Plan. In 2017, this $150,000 was re- appropriated for an additional 3 years. This amount is probably not enough to do a master plan, but it is a start. As a comparison, the cost for the Pahoa Master Plan has an estimated $350,000 or higher budget. The timing for a redevelopment plan for Kailua-Kona will be several years from now. When funding is approved for this, the department will encourage that signage and architectural design be components for this redevelopment plan. Included in the redevelopment plan is a circulation plan for both public and private transportation as well as the need for parking. Mr. Childs said that Pahoa has been actively involved for 9 years and is more organized and vocal that Kailua-Kona. This is why the funds seem to be more realistic. Commissioner Crusat, the Master Plan for Kailua-Kona is mostly about pedestrian travel and when she walks on Alii Highway, she feels that the pedestrian is unsafe due to lack of space for both vehicles and persons. Commissioner Dahlberg stated that no room exists for expansion within the existing ROW of Alii Drive. Commissioner Hetherington stated that many discussions have taken place in the past on how to make Alii Highway safe, including bicycle trails, one way traffic and dealing with the sea walls. Commissioner Hetherington proposed that the Business District could propose improvements and KVDC may support the BID proposals. In his opinion the community needs to organize and push the County for action and he sees the need form a team to work with the Business Community toward a common goal(s). Mr. Childs reported that a sub-committee of the KCDP has reported that the Kailua Kona Business Improvement District wants to look into doing something with focus being developing or changing the use of Hale Halawai and perhaps the KVDC could work together to start the process of awakening a redevelopment plan. Commissioner Roth stated his concern that the KVDC should stay with our mission and not expand beyond the mission into the Master Planning process. Commissioner Roth also stated that KVDC should stay focused on what the Commission’s mission is and focus on Master Plans and not what other groups are involved with. We can personally support these functions and activities, but the members of the KVDC should stay focused on our assigned tasks. Commissioner Roth indicated that in his opinion there were no items in the existing Master Plan for Kailua-Kona that need to be updated. Just because it is old, it does not mean it does not work. 3 Commissioner Hetherington noted that the town is experiencing many new projects such as a shopping center, new hotel and new plans for expansion and development around Kona Commons. He posed the question of whether the area of review for KVDC be expanded to include areas beyond the present boundaries or stay only downtown? Chair Dahlberg asked if there is any interest in forming a sub-committee to research an update to the 1994 Master Plan for Kailua-Kona and if anyone could identify issues/problems with the current Master Plan? After receiving no answer, Chair Dahlberg stated that the job of the KVDC is to review building massing, roof lines, articulation, proposed colors and signs. Commissioner Roth suggested a letter to the Planning Director be drafted stating that the Commission understands there is an appropriation to do a Kailua-Kona Redevelopment Master Plan and the members of the KVDC would like to be included in the Master Planning process when the process gets under way. Commissioner Hetherington requested that this item remain on the agenda for next meeting and Chair Dahlberg asked members to review the existing Master Plan for Kailua-Kona to see if they have any specific recommendations to offer. Commissioner Hetherington volunteered to draft a letter that could be prepared for the next meeting discussion. ASMINISTRATIVE MATTERS None ANNOUNCEMENTS Mr. Dunlap noted that we have another meeting scheduled on December 19, 2017, for revisions to Kona Brewery. He asked the Commissioners to note that all changes are noted on the bottom of each change proposed. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, Chairman Dahlberg adjourned the meeting at 6:25 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Terry Dunlap, Planner A T T E S T Peter Dahlberg, Chairman 4