PD RECOMMENDATION REPORT (PL-SPP-2021-000004)

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bedroom, 3.5 bathroom ranch house and an existing 2,700-square foot barn. According to the applicant, core to the LT Ranch programming will be providing experiential activities focused on strengthening connections to self, `aina, others, and Queen Lili`uokalani. Through nature-based programming connecting youth to animals, the land, and creative expression through arts, youth will better understand their inherent potential and mana. Embraced within this healing 2 environment, youth will engage in activities that increase their confidence, identity, and skills to self-determine their possible futures. LT will use the existing two-story ranch house to board the participants during overnight stays and provide staff office and workspace. The existing barn will include maker spaces, a workshop, and other support spaces for storage and equipment for cultural, art, and agricultural activities including ceramics, woodworking, crafting, and leather making. LT also intends to add sleeping accommodations for visiting staff in the barn. The remaining site will remain open with fenced pastures, a riding ring, a horse barn, goat barn, and pig pen. Fruit trees and lei plants will also be planted and nurtured to support the hands-on activities. Therefore, the subject request is considered an unusual and reasonable use of the agricultural land. The desired use shall not adversely affect the surrounding properties. Surrounding areas to the north, south, and west of the property are zoned A-5a. Properties to the east are zonedA-40a. Private residences are located to the north, south, and east of the property. Undeveloped agricultural land is located to the west. Two to four staff members will be on site, including at least two staff members during any overnight stay. Capacity is limited to eight students regardless of session duration. The nearest adjacent dwelling is located approximately 125 feet to the north of the subject property and two other dwellings are located approximately 215 feet to the south and southwest of the subject property. Since the proposed use includes outdoor activities with youth, there is the potential for adverse effects due to increased noise or use of exterior lighting. However, due to the minimal size of the operation and proposed quiet hours from 8:00 PM until 7:00 AM, it is not anticipated that the proposed use will not result in significant adverse effects to the surrounding properties. Additionally, comments provided by Pu`u -3-