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

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BOrchidlandNeighbors SPP.cm.11.7.22 COUNTY OF HAWAI`I PLANNING DEPARTMENT BACKGROUND REPORT ORCHIDLAND NEIGHBORS SPECIAL PERNHT APPLICATION (PL-SPP-2022-000013) ORCHIDLAND NEIGHBORS is requesting a Special Permit to develop and operate a Multi -Purpose Community Facility on approximately 4.0 acres of land in the State Land Use Agricultural District. The subject property is located at 16-1661 36th Avenue, approximately 530 feet northwest of its intersection with Orchidland Drive, Orchid Land Estates, Kea`au, Puna, Hawaii, TMK: (3) 1-6-010:005. APPLICANTS' REOUEST 1. Request: 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'xl5' in size. Further, until restrooms are completed in phase three (3), the applicant will provide the vendors and the public with portable toilets. According to the applicant, 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 Covered Pavilion will be about 900 square feet with open sides and attached to the -1-