Waikoloa Lutheran Church Use Permit Application Packet_FINAL (4_12.14.2023)_v1

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use is consistent with the short and long term needs of the Waikoloa Village area as outlined in the SKCDP. D. County Zoning The County zoning of the subject site is Single Residential (R-10). Section 25-5-3 (b)(3)of the Zoning Code allows the requested use in this zone,subject to a Use Permit. In the process of developing the project, all land use and development codes such as drainage, parking, setback, height, landscaping, and the like will be complied with. In that regard, please note the following: l. The height of the new building structure is less than 20 feet,whereas the maximum height limit for the site's RS-10 zoning is 35 feet. 2. The required parking would be provided on- site. There is no offsite parking. The zoning code requires one(1) stall for every 75 square feet of sanctuary space,which translates to a maximum of 25 stalls for the 1,911 square foot church area of the 4,069 square foot structure. For the phase 2 classroom space, one (1) stall is required for every 20 students. Based on a maximum of 40 students, only two (2) stalls would be required. Using the more restrictive ratio of one (1) stall for every 300 square feet, the projected 402 square foot area would require 1 stall. 3. The required setbacks from the property line are fifteen (15) feet from the side of the Baptist Church and five (5) feet from the Elementary School and twenty-five (25) from the front and rear. 4. Landscaping shall be provided for compliance with Rule 17 of the Hawaii County Zoning Code. A landscape plan shall be submitted as part of the plan approval application. It is intended to install(1) tree and(10) shrubs per every 35 linear feet of frontage to Paniolo Avenue and in the sideyards. Additionally, there will be (1) shade tree per 12 parking stalls therefore 4 shade trees will be required. The site will have a functioning drip irrigation system. The project site will also have more then 20% of the lot area landscaped in accordance with Rule 17. It should be noted that pursuant to Section 25-4-54(d), paved parking is not necessarily required, provided that the material being used will eliminate erosion, mud, and standing water. As such, should this Use Permit be approved, The Applicant will have the proposed parking area paved. E. Special Management Area The subject site is not situated within the State of Hawai'i Special Management Area (SMA). No further action is required. 10