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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2018-10-23 Kailua Village Design Commission Minutes KAILUA VILLAGE DESIGN COMMISSION COUNTY OF HAWAI‘I MINUTES Meeting Date: October 23, 2018 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: Shaun Roth, Zon Sullenberger, Ann Kern, Mark Van Pernis, Michaela Ikeuchi, and John Hetherington Absent and Excused: Peter Dahlberg, Jasmine Crusat and Bryant Ching Planning Department: Deanne Bugado (Planner) and Rosalind Newlon (Planner/Recorder) Applicants/Representatives: Lance C. Sundquist Public: Jai Ho Cheng A quorum was present, Chairman Shaun Roth called the meeting to order at 5:15 p.m. and the Commissioners introduced themselves. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Minutes of the Meetings of August 7, 2018 and August 21, 2018. Chairman Shaun Roth asked if there were any corrections to the minutes. 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 1. The applicant, Lance C. Sundquist, has re-submitted a proposed new double family residence located on Lamaokaola Street, which was previously reviewed by the Kailua Village Design Commission on August 21, 2018 who identified a number of issues and requested the proposed project be revised. The proposal includes the site plan for the construction of two new dwelling units on an 8,152 square foot lot zoned Double-Family Residential (RD-3.75). The site plan revisions include a reconfiguration of the parking spaces and the distance between two main buildings; new color selection for the exterior; and changes to the landscaping. Landowner: Enhua Chen and Lin Huizhu TMK: (3) 7-5-022:096 Location: 75-5753 Lamaokaola Street, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740 Staff planner, Rosalind Newlon, presented the resubmitted project for review by the Commissioners with a power point presentation of the site plan, floor plan and elevations. Ms. Newlon pointed out on the site plan that the first revision was to correct the distance between the two main buildings to 15 feet, to be in compliance with the Zoning Code. She noted that the parking has been reconfigured to have 3 parking spaces along the rear and one space by the buildings with a backup space and required 1 back-up aisle. Ms. Newlon said that there is landscaping proposed along the front and rear of the property with fox tail palms shown on the plan. The RD zoning district is not subject to Rule 17 Landscaping, except for parking areas, requires buffer landscaping for the parking area. A plan approval will be required for this proposed new double family development and the requirement for zoning setbacks, height, density, landscaping and off-street parking requirements will be reviewed during the plan approval review. She said that the applicant has modified the colors for the exterior building appearances, as recommended. The new color is Sheraton Beige by Benjamin Moore and that is also a natural color found in the environment and is consistent with the historical color palette recommended for Kailua Village. The trim color selected is Intricate ivory, a slightly lighter beige color. The elevations remain the same. Ms. Newlon said that the applicant did respond to the Commissioners request for changes to the project. There was a brief discussion that followed by the Commissioners. Mr. Sundquist clarified that he was contracted by the owners to draft the plans and apply for KVDC design review. Mr. Sundquist also clarified that to provide the most livable area the stairs remain on the exterior, which would allow them to extend into the setback. Further discussion regarding the stairs were halted as it was discussed at the last meeting, and staff clarified that it is not requirement of the Zoning Code to require interior stairs to second story for a single family dwelling. Mr. Sundquist further confirmed that the size of each units would be 2,000 square feet, and they are intended to be private residences. Chairman Roth reminded the Commissioners of what they requested be revised: roof design (clarify space between the buildings), parking, landscaping and the exterior color. Chairman Roth stated that is appeared that the applicant responded to the changes requested; addressed the parking, showed the number of parking and what would be paved and what would not be paved; selected a different color; added the trees; corrected the distance between the buildings, reflected the change in the roof by stretching the roof. He did identify that the discussion led to a possible condition for approval to add shrubs in the front and rear yards to the landscaping during plan approval. It was moved by Commissioner Sullenberger and seconded by Commissioner Van Pernis that the Commission forward to the Director a recommendation for approval of the proposed project with the following recommendation: approve the project as re-submitted with the requirement to meet Planning Department Rule 17, Landscaping, to add shrubs along the front and rear yards to buffer the parking area. (Five Ayes, unanimous vote). ANNOUNCEMENTS There will be no meeting for November 13, 2018 as no applications were submitted by the deadline of October 22, 2018. There has been some interest in submittal of applications for the next tentatively scheduled meeting set for November 27, 2018. ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS None. 2 ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, Chairman Roth adjourned the meeting at 5:36p.m. Respectfully submitted, Rosalind Newlon, Planner A T T E S T Shaun Roth, Chairman 3