PD Background Report (PL-SPP-2023-000060)

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request to increase the maximum school enrollment is due to an increase in demand and to accommodate the return of 5th graders to the school campus. Over the past two years the school shifted 5th graders to the Makua Lani High School campus so that total enrollment did not exceed the maximum allowed by SPP 549. However, the applicant notes that 5th graders are more developmentally suited to be part of the elementary school campus as opposed to part of the middle school and high school campus. 3. Parking: Parcel 46 has two existing parking lots that will provide 4 parking stalls to be used by teachers during school hours. According to the applicant, the parking lots will also be used on Sundays by Grace Church. 4. Hours of Operation: The school is open Monday through Friday, 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM, with students in attendance on weekdays from 7:30 AM to 2:45 PM, except Wednesdays when students leave at 12:30 PM. 5. Landowner: Makua Lani Christian Academy. 6. Supportive Information: The applicant has submitted the attached in support of the request. (Planning Department Exhibit 1 — Special Permit Application dated September 22, 2023) BACKGROUND INFORMATION 7. April 16, 1984: Effective date of SPP 549, approved by the Planning Commission to establish a church and related improvements on Parcel 37. 8. September 1, 1992: Effective date of an amendment to SPP 549, to allow the establishment of a primary school, with a maximum enrollment of 60 students. 9. July 6, 1995: Effective date of an amendment to SPP 549, to allow an increase in the maximum enrollment from 60 to 120 students. 10. February 17, 1998: Effective date of a State Land Use Boundary Amendment (SLUBA) for TMK (3)7-4-006:038 (Parcel 38), including what is currently Parcel 46, from Agricultural to Rural and a Change of Zone (Ordinance 98-8) from Agricultural -5 acres (A -5a) to Residential -Agricultural -.5 acres (RA -.5a). 11. September 30, 1998: Effective date of Special Permit No. 1010, to allow the establishment of a church and related facilities (Grace Community Church) on Parcel 38, a portion of which is now Parcel 46. WA