PD RECOMMENDATION REPORT (PL-SPP-2022-000013)

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ROrchidlandNeighborsSPP.cm.11.15.22 COUNTY OF HAWAI`I PLANNING DEPARTMENT RECOMMENDATION ORCHIDLAND NEIGHBORS SPECIAL PERMIT APPLICATION (PL-SPP-2022-000013) Upon review of the request against the guidelines for granting a Special Permit, the Planning Director recommends the development and operation of a Multi -Purpose Community Facility on an approximately 4.0-acre parcel situated in the State Land Use Agricultural District be approved by the Planning Commission. Since this recommendation is made without the benefit of public testimony, the Planning Director reserves the right to modify and/or alter this recommendation based upon additional information presented at the public hearing. This approval recommendation is based on the following findings: The applicant is requesting a Special Permit to develop and operate a Multi -Purpose Community Facility on an approximately 4.0-acre parcel of land within the SLU Agricultural District. The proposed facility will satisfy the need for rentable space identified by the broader community. These include an open market area, a place to hold various meetings, a commercial kitchen, and recreational activities. The applicant has proposed a phased development of the subject property as funding becomes available. The proposed completion date of the five (5) phase development will be in January of 2027. The five (5) phases include the following: Phase One: Grading of approximately 3.7-acres of the property in preparation for new development and fencing. ■ Phase Two: General Goods and Agricultural Products Open Market. The applicant has dedicated 2,025 square feet of land to accommodate nine (9) temporary canopy spaces. Each vendor will provide a temporary canopy of approximately 15'x 15' in size. Further, until restrooms are completed in phase three (3), the applicant will provide the vendors and the public with portable toilets. The estimated cost for phase two is $65,000 with a completion date of July 2023. ■ Phase Three: The construction of a Community Center Building and Covered Pavilion. The Community Center Building will be approximately 5,100 square feet and consist of a Commercial Kitchen, Meeting Hall, Office Space, Restrooms, and Storage. The -1-