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

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During the construction phase of this project, there will be opportunities for construction-related employment. These would also include some limited infrastructure (water, road, landscaping, etc) and building improvements. The Applicant estimated that the construction end should generate at least 3-5 direct and indirect construction employment opportunities for at least a 12 month period. With the completion of this project, there will be long term employment opportunities to service or staff the church. The Applicant estimates that at least 1- 2 new full and part time jobs will be needed to service this facility. C. Agricultural Impacts Admittedly, the soil classification system of the Land Study Bureau designates next tp the site as Class E.However,it is located in an urban area and already designated Urban by the State Land Use Commission. Thus, its removal from potential agricultural use should not compromise the agricultural objectives of the County. VIIL JUSTIFICATIONS FOR USE PERMIT REQUEST In determining whether the requested Use Permit can be issued, the Planning Commission must find that the request meets the criteria for granting of a Use Permit. The criteria and their relationship to the requested use follow. A. Relationship to Zoning Code and General Plan The basic intent and purpose of the Zoning Code (chapter 25) of the County of Hawaii require the Code to be "applied and administered within the framework of the general plan.; " It also regulates density, land uses, and design and building standards within the various zoning districts. As discussed earlier, the Applicant intends to comply with all applicable standards — such as height, setback, parking and the like — for projects of this nature as outlined in the Zoning Code.At the time of the Use permit there is no consideration to filling for variances by the applicant. The project as will be discussed below will also be consistent with the policies of the General Plan. The proposed church is intended to service the community in a way that impacts adjoining properties are not significantly adverse. Church and/or religious institutions are one of the basic social infrastructures of a community. It must be conveniently located to residences, as proximity facilitates visitations and services. The proposed Waikoloa Lutheran Church is proposed within an area which consists of 2 additional churches of different denominations which were permitted under Use permits, as lower grade school site and single family residences. 17