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BNewHopeWaikoloaSPP.7.24.2023 <br /> COUNTY OF HAWAI�I PLANNING DEPARTMENT <br /> BACKGROUND REPORT <br /> NEW HOPE WAIKOLOA <br /> SPECIAL PERMIT APPLICATION NO. PL-SPP-2023-000042 <br /> NEW HOPE WAIKOLOA is requesting a Special Permit to allow the construction of a church <br /> and related uses on a 5.012-acre portion of an approximately 2,153-acre parcel of land situated in <br /> the State Land Use Agricultural District. The subject property is located on the north side of <br /> Waikoloa Road, approximately 0.35 miles east(mauka) of its intersection with Paniolo Avenue, <br /> portion of Waikoloa, South Kohala, Hawaii, TMK (3) 6-8-002:017 (por.). <br /> APPLICANT'S REQUEST <br /> 1. Request: The applicant is requesting a Special Permit to construct and establish a church <br /> and related uses on a 5.012-acre portion of a larger 2,153-acre parcel of land situated in <br /> the State Land Use Agricultural District. The proposed single-story, approximately <br /> 7,000-square foot building will accommodate a 2,100-square foot sanctuary and three <br /> classrooms ranging in size from 382 to 833 square feet. The remainder of the building <br /> will be used for offices, a media room, restrooms, storage, and a nursing room. In <br /> addition to regular church services, the applicant proposes to use the church facility for <br /> occasional weddings, memorials, and other gatherings. An outdoor play area will be <br /> located adjacent to the structure and landscaping will provide a buffer between the church <br /> facility and Waikoloa Road. <br /> 2. Reasons for Request: The applicant currently maintains an office and conducts services <br /> in a space at the Waikoloa Highlands Shopping Center, held on Sunday mornings from <br /> 9:30 am to 12:00 noon. According to the application, an increase in membership has <br /> necessitated planning for a larger facility. The applicant is in the process of purchasing <br /> the subject property, selected for its proximity to Waikoloa Village, where most members <br /> reside, as well as its accessibility for members from Waimea. <br /> 3. Hours of Operation/Staffing: According to the application, Sunday services will begin <br /> at 9:30 am and end around 12:00 noon, during which time the applicant estimates <br /> congregation size will eventually reach 200 people. During weekdays, the church will <br /> host youth night, Bible study and prayer gatherings, typically held from 7:00 pm to 9:00 <br />