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

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1. The height of the structure would be no more than 30 feet, whereas the maximum height limit for the site's A-5a zoning is 45 feet_ 2. The required parking would be provided on-site. The Zoning Code requires one (1) stall for every 75 square feet of sanctuary space, which translates to 28 stalls for the maximum 2,100 square foot area. For the potential classroom space, one (1) stall is required for every 20 students. Based on a maximum of 40 students, only 2 stalls would be required. Using the more restrictive ratio of 1 stall for every 300 square feet, the 1,200 square foot area would require 4 stalls. The minimum parking requirement for the project would thus be 32 stalls. The project, however, will provide 94 stalls, nearly three (3) times the required number. Thus, there should be more than ample parking stalls to accommodate the project. (See Figures 3 and 4) 3. The required setbacks from the property line are twenty (20) feet from the sides and thirty (30) feet from the front and rear. The structure will be set back a minimum of forty (40) feet from all property lines. E. Special Management Area The subject site is not situated within the County Special Management Area (SMA). However, as the entire island falls within the SMA, a general discussion of this project's relationship with the SMA objectives follows. 1. Recreational Resources The subject site is situated more than 7 miles from the shoreline. Additionally, this site does not serve as a mauka- makai access to the coastline. As such, the requested uses should not have any adverse impacts on the recreational resources of the area. 2. Historical and Cultural Resources The site does not have any archaeological or cultural features worthy of preservation, as discussed in the assessment report. (Exhibit A) Notwithstanding the absence of any features, should there be any inadvertent discovery of any 10