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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2018-08-21 Kailua Village Design Commission Minutes KAILUA VILLAGE DESIGN COMMISSION COUNTY OF HAWAI‘I MINUTES Meeting Date: August 21, 2018 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, Ann Kern, Zon Sullenberger and Mark Van Pernis Absent and Excused: Jasmine Crusat, Peter Dahlberg and Michaela Ikeuchi Planning Department: Deanne Bugado (Planner), Roz Newlon (Planner) and Noriko Sauer (Commission Secretary) Applicants/Representatives: David Huerta and Wes Deguchi (Agenda Item No. 1); Enhua Chen, Huizhu Lin and Jai Cheng (Agenda Item No. 2) Public: None A quorum was present. Chairman Roth called the meeting to order and the Commissioners introduced themselves. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Minutes of the Meetings of August 7, 2018 The Commission postponed approval until the next meeting at the request of staff. STATEMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC ON AGENDA ITEMS There was no one from the public in attendance. NEW BUSINESS 1. The applicant, Michael Muyco, is proposing an updated entry facade & paint color scheme on the existing building for the Kailua-Kona McDonalds, located at the corner of Kuakini Highway and Kalani Street. Landowner: KONA DCM PARTNERS TMK: (3) 7-5-022:007, 027 Location: 75-5729 Kuakini Highway, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740 1 Ms. Bugado gave a PowerPoint presentation for the proposed project. She noted that the general architectural design would remain the same, but with a new material on the front roof due to water damage. She discussed the proposed color scheme, and said that it appeared to satisfy the Master Plan for Kailua-Kona guidelines (“Master Plan”), including Benjamin Moore Iron Mountain for the column and wall of the entry, Benjamin Moore Bleeker Beige for the mansard and building walls, and Metal Era Cityscape for the metal roof. She concluded her presentation with a photograph of a view from the street intersection showing the existing signage. She clarified that the photograph was for information only, and that no proposed changes to the signage was included in this application. Upon inquiry by Commissioner Hetherington, Ms. Bugado confirmed that although the roof color looked inconsistent on the PowerPoint screen, all the metal roofs, including the mansard, were proposed to be painted in a single color, namely Metal Era Cityscape. Mr. David Huerta introduced himself as the applicant’s representative and Mr. Wes Deguchi as the architect for the project. Mr. Deguchi confirmed Chairman Roth’s observations that the gable roof in the front was modified to add a twelve-inch overhang, that the mansard roof was redesigned with a vertical parapet, keeping the lower pitch, and that the color of the parapet would match the building walls as opposed to the roof color as it currently did. Ms. Bugado noted that unlike the existing double-pitch roofline, the proposed roof design with the flat parapet was not supported by the Master Plan. Commissioner Van Pernis asked if the applicant would be proposing any changes to the signage. Mr. Huerta responded that with the understanding that no rooftop signs were allowed, their plan was to replace the existing ground sign to meet the current corporate standard, possibly with illumination. In response to Commissioner Van Pernis’ unfavorable opinion on illuminated signs, Mr. Huerta said that the sign could be designed without illumination, and that they would try to meet the code and the Master Plan requirements. Commissioner Hetherington asked Mr. Deguchi if there were any technical reasons for the roof parapet. Mr. Deguchi responded that the modification was not for technical reasons but more for following the corporate branding. Chairman Roth opined that the new overhang was an improvement, that the proposed colors were consistent with the guidelines, and that even though the new roofline did not meet the Master Plan, the Commission had approved nonconforming rooflines in the past. Commissioner Van Pernis commented that the Commission should not just follow precedents, but should follow the Master Plan as the general principle. Chairman Roth pointed out that, though not the proposed design in particular, the Master Plan in general encouraged split-pitch rooflines. He expressed his overall support for the proposal. Commissioner Hetherington also expressed his support for the new color scheme. Chairman Roth, recognizing the signage was not part of the current proposal, commented for future consideration that the present ground sign location was reasonable for the safety of motorists since the building was set back far from the street intersection. Commissioner Van Pernis disagreed, and said that no ground sign was necessary because everybody knew the location of the McDonald’s. Chairman Roth said that road traffic safety was a concern of visitors as well. Ms. Bugado displayed a site photograph, and pointed out that currently there were signage flags along the rooftop. 2 Commissioner Van Pernis also pointed to the signage in the drive-through area, and said that there were actually a lot of indications of what the place was. It was moved by Commissioner Sullenberger and seconded by Commissioner Kern that the Commission forward to the Planning Director a recommendation for approval of the proposed project as presented. There being no discussion on the motion, a roll call vote was taken and motion carried with five ayes (Sullenberger, Kern, Ching, Hetherington and Van Pernis) and three absent and excused (Crusat, Dahlberg and Ikeuchi). 2. The applicant, Lance C. Sundquist, is proposing a new double family residence located on Lamaokaola Street. The proposal includes the construction of two new dwelling units on an 8,152 square foot lot zoned Double-Family Residential (RD-3.75). Landowner: Enhua Chen and Lin Huizhu TMK: (3) 7-5-022:096 Location: 75-5753 Lamaokaola Street, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740 Ms. Newlon began her presentation by circulating Benjamin Moore paint chips to show the similarity between the proposed colors and the historically recommended Benjamin Moore Historic Palette. Using PowerPoint Ms. Newlon described the two proposed dwellings, and said that the architectural appearance, including the paint colors, was consistent with the Master Plan, that the proposal showed no trees other than some flowering shrubs, and that the project would have to go through the Plan Approval process during which those matters such as zoning code and landscaping requirements would be addressed. She said that the plan showed 14 feet between the two buildings, which did not meet the minimum requirement of 15 feet, and that there did not seem to be any room to move the buildings in order to gain one more foot of space in between. She said that another option was to connect the buildings, which the applicant attempted to achieve by a breezeway cover as shown on the elevation drawings; however, the method as such was not sufficient, and so the applicant was in the process of redesigning the plans to address the issue by possibly connecting the roofs, which might call for another Commission review. In response to Commissioner Van Pernis’ questions, Ms. Newlon said that although it was not shown on the drawings, the driveway and parking would be paved as required under the Zoning Code, that there was no requirement for staircases to be located inside the building, and that she found the proposed colors to be similar to the recommended Benjamin Moore palette and therefore acceptable, but would leave the assessment to the Commission. Commissioner Van Pernis expressed his concern about the exterior staircases, which seemed to allow the owner to create two units within one building, thus four dwelling units in total. Ms. Newlon pointed out that there was no kitchen upstairs other than a bar sink, which was allowed under the Zoning Code. Commissioner Van Pernis commented that kitchen apparatus could easily be added later. Ms. Bugado suggested that the Commission ask the owners whether or not they would consider changing the design to place the staircases interior. Mr. Jai Cheng stated that the applicant was not able to attend. He introduced the landowners, Enhua Chen and Huizhu Lin, and said that he was their interpreter. He stated that the landowners had nothing to add to the staff presentation. Commissioner Van Pernis asked if the landowners had 3 in mind the possibility of creating four rentable units. The landowners through Mr. Cheng responded that their plan was to keep them as two dwellings to accommodate their large family. Commissioner Van Pernis also asked about their landscaping plan, and said that he would prefer trees that would become higher than the buildings, such as palms. Mr. Cheng said that the landowners selected shrubs that would grow three to five-foot high in order to keep the ocean view, but that palm trees could be considered. Mr. Cheng circulated photographs of the neighboring properties to show the compatibility of the proposed project. Commissioner Kern commented that exterior staircases were common in the area and consistent with the Master Plan that encouraged open-air design, and that she was not concerned about their landscaping plan, as the shrubs would eventually grow tall enough. Upon inquiry by Commissioner Van Pernis, Mr. Cheng stated that the landowners were open to suggestions for paint colors, and that the applicant, Lance Sundquist, had read and considered the Master Plan on behalf of the landowners. Ms. Newlon presented a Benjamin Moore paint color catalogue for comparison, which the Commission had historically used as a reference. Commissioner Van Pernis expressed his preference for a natural color over the proposed seashell pink. Commissioner Kern and Chairman Roth said that they found the proposed seashell pink to be a natural color. Commissioner Hetherington said that the proposed color was acceptable to him as well, but that he had a problem with approving the proposal as is because of the potential design change in order to connect the two buildings. Commissioner Van Pernis also said that he would like to see other revisions besides the color and the roof structure, such as indication of the areas to be paved and a better landscaping plan. He then suggested that the Commission defer action. Ms. Newlon reiterated that the landscaping as proposed appeared to be insufficient, which was to be addressed during the Plan Approval process. It was moved by Commissioner Van Pernis and seconded by Commissioner Hetherington that the application be deferred until certain issues were addressed. The Commissioners had a discussion to clarify the matters to be addressed by the applicant. Upon inquiry by Commissioner Van Pernis, Ms. Newlon confirmed that the applicant had to either provide 15 feet between the buildings or make a roof connection to meet the Zoning Code. Commissioner Van Pernis reiterated that landscaping was essential and larger mature plants should be included. He also pointed out that it was unclear what the spaces labeled “Reserve” in the parking were for, and that the plan should clearly indicate the areas to be paved or left unpaved. Chairman Roth recognized that there was some disagreement among the Commissioners about the seashell pink color, and then summarized the following points for the applicant to consider: 1) final roof design, if the two buildings were to be connected; 2) landscaping; 3) color to be less pink and more natural; and 4) clear indication on plans of paved and non-paved areas. He concluded the discussion by stating that the applicant was to submit his revised proposal for the Commission’s further review. A roll call vote was taken and motion carried with five ayes (Van Pernis, Hetherington, Ching, Sullenberger and Roth), one no (Kern) and three absent and excused (Crusat, Dahlberg and Ikeuchi). ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS None. 4 ANNOUNCEMENTS Next meeting tentatively scheduled for September 4, 2018. Staff announced that the regularly scheduled September, 4, 2018, meeting was cancelled since there were no applications to be agendized, and that the next tentative date was September 18, 2018. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, Chairman Roth adjourned the meeting at 6:12 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Noriko Sauer, Secretary A T T E S T: Shaun Roth, Chairman Kailua Village Design Commission 5