PD Background Report Kamehameha Schools (PL-SPP-2023-037)

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3.3 Topography The property slopes from east to west towards Mamalahoa Highway. Based on available topographic survey, ground elevations of the property range from about +1,125 to + 1,093 feet above mean sea level. On Parcel 14,the site is terraced into three areas with parking lots located upslope and downslope of Buildings A, B, and C. Rock and concrete rubble masonry (CRM) retaining walls accommodate the grade changes between the buildings and parking lots. The existing building sites and parking areas are relatively level with slopes of less than two percent. The slope gradient of the existing driveway extending from Mamalahoa Highway to the upper parking lot ranges from about 10 to 18 percent. 3.1 Existing Uses The Project Area currently sits vacant following the closure of the Church on Parcel 38 and the moveout of the residential tenant on Parcel 14. 3.2 Use History The portions of the parcels within the project area have all been previously developed. The entirety of the 1.03-acre Parcel 038 currently contains three buildings that were constructed and used by the Church along with an asphalt-paved play court and parking lots. The parcel is landscaped between the buildings with lawn and ornamental vegetation. The 0.04-acre portion of TMK: 8-4-004:040 (Parcel 040) that is located within the project area consists of a narrow strip of land that is currently covered by rock outcrops and thick vegetation but appears to have been previously grubbed and graded with the development of the adjacent church, residence, and highway parcels. The entirety of Parcel 014,at the southern end of the project area,has also been completely graded and is currently the site of an abandoned residence and an unpaved driveway to the south and parking area to the east. The periphery of the parcel contains various fruit trees and ornamental plants. Prior to KS acquisition of Parcel 38, the previous use for this property was the church and classrooms, permitted by Special Permit No. 502. The Proposed Action will change the use of the site to a school use. As such,the Applicant is seeking a new special permit. 3.3 Abutting Uses The adjacent properties to the north and south of the Project Area are A-5a zoned lots with residential dwellings. A portion of Parcel 40, mauka of the Project Area, contains some agricultural crops and a residence. Across Mamalahoa Highway there are three buildings with retail and restaurant establishments and residential homes. 3.4 Zoning As shown in Figure 2 below,the Project Area is designated an Agriculture District by the State of Hawaii (State) Land Use Commission and is within the County A-5a (Agricultural)zone.While schools are not expressly permitted in a State Agricultural District, 4