2012-57.2 BRPDInitiatedRevocationSPP1122

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Communication No. 2012 -57.2 BACKGROUND INFORMATION 2. Special Permit No. 1122: On September 21, 2001, the Planning Commission approved Special Permit No. 1122 to Hawaii's Volcano Circus (HVC) to allow the establishment of a performing arts educational center on a 2.5- acre portion of a larger 10.3 -acre site situated within the State Land Use Agricultural District. (Planning Department Exhibit 1 - Special Permit No. 1122) 3. Representations of the Original Proposed Project: The establishment of the performing arts educational center approved by the Planning Commission consisted of the following components based on the representations made by the applicant in the application: a. Proposed Development: The original proposal was to construct an administrative building /pavilion approximately 7,920 square feet in size (110 feet x 72 feet) for rehearsals and training to promote the healthy development of children and the community using the skills and fun of the circus. The space was to be divided into a rehearsal and training area, two offices, costume and prop storage, workshops, lanais, certified kitchen, bathrooms, showers, equipment storage and vehicle parking. Overnight shelter for resident participants attending the circus camps will consist of tents in the area adjacent to the center. The applicant has stated that they will not be presenting public performances in the building. Condition No. 5 reflected this representation made by the applicant, which stated "No public performances shall be allowed on the subject property." b. Classes /Hours of Operation: The number of people using the facility would vary during the year. Weekly classes, workshops and rehearsals would involve approximately 25 people; approximately six (6) times a week between the hours of 10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Most students would be transported in the company vans, some would arrive on foot or by bicycle and a few in cars. The maximum number of people using the facility would be during the workshops and annual winter and summer camps with about 40 student participants and ten (10) staff. 3