Waikoloa Lutheran Church Use Permit Application Packet_FINAL (3_8.03.2023)_v1

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as scenic resources. The subject site is not listed as a scenic site. However, the only relevant ones would be the Mauna Kea. The proposed development should have little or no significant visual impact affecting Mauna Kea. The view of Mauna Kea from Paniolo Avenue in this area is not readily visible. Then,too, the height of the new structure is less than 20 feet, which is considerably less than the maximum of 35 feet allowed in the Single Residential zone. Accordingly, this project should not have any significantly adverse impact to any scenic coastal resources from any public highway. 4. Coastal Ecosystem The proposed improvements should not generate any adverse impacts to the area's coastal ecosystem. The Applicant is requesting to pave the parking area, the parking area could add to site's impervious surface. In that event, drywells — if needed— and related drainage measures to address on site drainage issues related to this project will need to be implemented. If so, the appropriate Underground Injection Control ("UIC") and National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System ("NPDES") permits will be secured to assure minimal impacts to the groundwater and nearshore waters. Further, the site is situated over three (3) miles from the shorelines, and any direct interaction between the proposed building and the water should be barely existent, if at all. Furthermore, the project's wastewater will utilize the septic system, a commonly accepted system in this area. 5. Economic Uses The project itself should have some significant direct economic impacts, due to the short-term and long-term jobs this project could potentially generate. The short-term jobs would be principally in the construction industry. The long- term employment could come in the form of having one or two more employees to staff the facility. 6. Coastal Hazards The site is designated "X" on the Flood Insurance Rate map. Being at or near the 800-foot elevation level, the site also falls outside of the Civil Defense Tsunami Evacuation Zone. Based on the foregoing, it is concluded that the proposed improvements are consistent with the objectives, policies and guidelines of the Special 10