PD Background Report New Hope-Waikoloa (PL-SPP-2023-042)

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C. Timetable and Cost The applicant hopes to finalize its plans and begin construction of this approximately $3 million project as soon as possible. Hopefully, construction can begin early next year, with completion by the end of next year or early 2025. The estimated cost would include site preparation, access improvements, the wastewater system, and water system. The applicant notes that the project design and construction schedule may have to be adjusted to reflect additional permitting requirements, funding availability, and escalating construction cost. It should be noted, however, that the applicant is in immediate need of a larger facility. As such, if approved, while the necessary plans are being prepared and eventually permitted, the applicant may want to use the site with temporary structures and appropriate restroom facilities consistent with any permitting requirements. IV. INSTITUTIONAL CONSIDERATIONS A. State Land Use The State Land Use designation of the subject property is Agriculture. As the requested area/use (5+ acres) is less than the 15-acre threshold for State Land Use Commission action, the County Leeward Planning Commission can act on the request. S. County General Plan The County General Plan Land Use Pattern Allocation Guide ("LUPAG") map designates the site Extensive Agriculture. The Extensive Agriculture designation refers to "Lands not classified as Important Agricultural Land. Includes lands that are not capable of producing sustained, high agricultural yields without the intensive application of modern farming methods and technologies due to certain physical constraints such as soil composition, slope, machine tillability and climate. Other less intensive agricultural uses such as grazing and pasture may be included in the Extensive Agricultural category." Land uses that are not specific to agricultural activities, such as the proposed church, can be allowed via the Special Permit process 3