2024-03-14 Application Packet for Agencies Review (PL-USE-2023-018)

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The first phase projected to be commenced in 2024 or early 2025 and the total building square footage is 2,300 square feet and outdoor hardscaping such as sidewalks and lanais is 2,646 square feet totaling to 4,946 square feet. The phase 1 facilities shall include a sanctuary including crying room,restroom facilities and exterior hardscaping improvements. This phase will take 12-15 months to complete. Phase 1 will include activities such as the Sunday Church services and 2 evening bible studies,both held in the sanctuary. The proposed parking lot is additionally 14,700 square feet and includes 43 parking shall be constructed entirely as part of phase 1. Minimal site improvements such as landscaping shall be constructed in phase 1 for comply with Rule 17 compliance. The second phase is planned to commence in 3-5 years. The total building square footage is 1,769 square feet and outdoor hardscaping such as sidewalks and lanais is 5,259 square feet totaling to 7,028 square feet. The second phase improvements shall consist of 2 classrooms, a storage closet, kitchen and a hardscaped outdoor lanai area along with supporting site improvements such as walkways connecting to Paniolo Avenue's sidewalk and landscaping along Paniolo Avenue and the improvements. Phase 2 will include additional church activities such as an additional bible study (totalling to 3 per week) which will be held in the sanctuary. Additionally, the after- school kids program and occasional church related classes will be held in the newly constructed classrooms. The Applicant proposes to build the Lutheran Church as their congregation continues to grow so it may continue to conduct services for the entire congregation. The facility's primary function will be for worship,which shall be held on Sunday mornings between 7:00 AM to 12:00 PM. The Applicant expect 25 - 50 people to attend the Sunday church services and will be supported by 2 church employees(pastor and office manager). Waikoloa Lutheran Church will hold Sunday church services for all ages. Waikoloa Lutheran Church proposes having an after-school program and supervised safe location for the elementary and middle school kids in the region Monday thru Friday upon completion of phase 2. Waikoloa Lutheran Church anticipates these services would accommodate up to 10 children plus a church employee or congregation member depending on the use. There may be periodic evening church-related classes or events during the course of 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. Currently Waikoloa Lutheran Church is meeting at the Waikoloa Village Association's community room; 68-1792 Melia St, Waikoloa, HI 96738. 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. The church intends on having a maximum of 2 employees depending on the size of the congregation during phase 1 and 2. Currently it has a part-time pastor and office manager. 6