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1 j i II I A. The non-performance is the result of conditions thatcould not. have been foreseen or are beyond the control of the applicant, successors or assigns, and that are not the result of their fault or negligence. 1 Applicant Response: After the first phase of the project was complete the Parish deemed it necessary to postpone construction on the proposed parish hall in order to 1 focus efforts on paying off the building debt incurred in the first phase of construction. i As a result numerous fundraising events were held and pleas for support from parishioners and the community alike were received and very much appreciated. However, these efforts still took longer than anticipated to reach the final goal of f paying off the building debt. Slower than anticipated fundraising results attributed to prolonging debt reduction efforts. These results could not have been foreseen or anticipated. As of now the building debt has been paid in full and it is the intent of the parish to resume with construction of the new parish hall and finalize this project. 1 This project was planned to begin construction in early 2020 and be completed before the SMA Use Permit expiration date (October 14, 2020). COVID-19 has delayed the permitting process, plan development and general contractor selection which resulted in delaying the progress of the project as a whole. As such this time extension request is submitted for your consideration. I 13. Granting of the time extension would not be contrary to the General Plan or Zoning Code. I Applicant Response: A time extension would not be contrary to the General Plan or 1 Zoning Code as revisions made to the project substantially reduces the overall size and i scope of the project. The revised plan eliminates the rectory building, utilizing that I allotted space for additional parking. It also reduces the parish center from a 2-story f to a single story parish hall. Additionally, a Final Plan for the current scope was submitted, reviewed and Approved by the County of Hawaii Planned Department on October 08, 2019. Their approval implies consistency with the General Plan of the i Zoning Code. 4 C. Granting of the time extension would not be contrary to the original reasons for the granting of this permit. Applicant Response: The current SMA Use Permit expires on October 14, 2020. Applicant has initiated the permitting process and necessary requirements to resume with construction. A time extension will allow applicant the time necessary to conform 3 to the conditions set forth above. 3 The revisions to this proposed project will reduce and or minimize the overall size and scope of the project which will not he contrary to the original reason of granting this permit. D. The time extension granted shall be for a period not to exceed the period originally granted for perforrance (i.e., a condition to be performed within i one year may be extended for up to one additional year). E. If the applicant should require an additional extension of time, the Planning Department shall submit the applicant's request to the Planning Commission for appropriate action. 4 1