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KAILUA VILLAGE DESIGN COMMISSION MINUTES MEETING DATE: July 24, 2007 TIME: 5:00 p.m. PLACE: The Mayor’s Office Conference Room, Suite 103, Hanama Place Office Building in Kailua Village ROLL CALL 1. Members Present: Fanny Collins Au Hoy, Stephen Herbert, Cynthia Hope, Sally Marone and David Ross, Jr. 2. Absent and Excused: Theresa Andreae 3. Applicants: Richard Cacal, Kristine Johnson, Brian Rupp and Greg Mooers 4. Staff Present: Bennett Mark and Noriko Sauer 5. Public: Five people The Chair welcomed those in attendance, and the Commissioners introduced themselves. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 1. Design review of minor modifications to the Wal-Mart Garden Center. Applicant: Carlson Consulting Engineers, Inc. Land owner: Wal-Mart Stores Inc. TMK: 7-5-004:043. Located at 75-1015 Henry Street, Kailua-Kona, HI. Staff Presentation Mr. Mark stated this application is an Unfinished Business item, and presentations were made by the Planning Department and by the applicant at the last meeting on July 10, 2007. He mentioned there aren’t enough canopy-type shade trees in the parking lot to meet the current Code, and the Planning Department is investigating to determine what was approved for the parking lot landscaping when the whole project was done. Applicant Presentation Richard Cacal, a manager at Kona Wal-Mart, was present. He said a new translucent roof is proposed because the Garden Center currently has a mesh-cloth covering, which forces them to close the area when it rains. He also mentioned the proposed 1,500-square foot expansion would be achieved by enclosing a portion of the existing sidewalk area. Public Testimony There was no one from the public wishing to testify on this agenda item. Commission Discussion Commissioner Au Hoy asked Mr. Cacal whether the applicant would be willing to add more canopy trees in the parking area. Mr. Cacal responded cooperatively, and said they 1