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BHopeDiamendSPRak.5.6.24 COUNTY OF HAWAII PLANNING DEPARTMENT BACKGROUND REPORT HOPE DIA-MEND MINISTRIES CORPORATION SPECIAL PERMIT APPLICATION NO. PL-SPP-2023-000058 HOPE DIA-MEND MINISTRIES CORPORATION is requesting a Special Permit to establish a temporary and permanent church and related improvements on a 1-acre property within the State Land Use Agricultural District. The subject property is located at 92-8988 Ginger Blossom Lane, approximately 300 feet south of its intersection with Sea Breeze Parkway, Hawaiian Ocean View Estates, Ocean View, Ka`u, Hawaii, TMK: (3) 9-2-008:019. APPLICANT'S REQUEST 1. Request: The applicant is requesting a Special Permit to construct and operate a church and related uses on a 1-acre parcel of land situated in the State Land Use Agricultural District. The applicant also wishes to temporarily use a canopy tent on site for church services for 18 months until the permanent facilities are constructed. The proposed church facility consists of the following components: ■ A new, 1,600 square foot(40' x 40') enclosed church structure with a restroom facility. The church will be constructed with walls that provide an adequate barrier to mitigate noise impacts on surrounding property owners. Additional improvements include potable and non-potable water tanks. ■ A gravel driveway from Ginger Blossom Lane and a 38-stall gravel parking lot, including 4 ADA accessible parking stalls. ■ A vegetative buffer around three sides of the property to mitigate noise and visual impacts. ■ Until the permanent facility is constructed, the applicant proposes to erect a temporary tent structure and use portable toilets to accommodate regular services. A temporary building permit will be obtained for this proposed use. In order to mitigate noise impacts, there will be no amplified sound during any services held in the temporary tent structure. 2. Reasons for Request: According to the application, in September 2022, the applicant received a Notice of Complaint letter from the Hawai`i County Planning Department