PD Recommendation Report (PL-USE-2023-000018)

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Phase 2: ■ Facilities include the construction of 2 classrooms, a storage closet, and kitchen totaling an additional 1,769 square feet. The applicant also proposes an additional 5,259 square feet of hardscaping improvements and landscaping improvements. ■ Phase 2 activities will include an additional bible study(totaling to 3 per week)which will be held in the sanctuary. Additionally,the applicant proposes to offer an after-school program and supervised safe location for elementary and middle school kids in the region Monday through Friday within the newly constructed classrooms upon completion of phase 2. The after-school program is expected to accommodate up to 10 children and a church employee or congregation member. ■ The applicant also anticipates periodic evening church-related classes or events during the week within the classrooms. The size of the classes would be a maximum of 40 people and be supported by one of the church's 2 employees or congregation members. The applicant proposes the following hours of operation at full build-out: three Sunday services are proposed to be spread out between 7:00 am and 12:00 pm;three regular evening activities (including bible study) will occur between 6:00 pm and 8:00 pm; and intermittent evening sessions or classes are anticipated between 3:00 pm and 8:00 pm. The applicant plans to begin construction of the project by the end of this year. The first phase will commence in 2024 with a build out timetable of 12-15 months. The second phase is planned to commence in 3-5 years and will take approximately 12 months to complete. Currently Waikoloa Lutheran Church is meeting at the Waikoloa Village Association's community room. The membership of their congregation has outgrown the facility which has led to the purchase of this subject site for the proposed improvements. Their members reside generally in the North Kohala,South Kohala and North Kona districts including a majority of its members from Kona,Waimea and Kawaihae.Waikoloa Lutheran Church also attracts many visitors from the Kona-Kohala Coast resorts who want to attend church while on vacation. In considering a Use Permit for any proposed use, Rule 7 of the Planning Commission relating to Use Permits requires that such action conform to the following guidelines: -2-