PD BACKGROUND REPORT (PL-SPP-2021-000004)

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BLT.SPP-2021-000004.jma 11-24-21 COUNTY OF HAWAI`I PLANNING DEPARTMENT BACKGROUND REPORT LILI`UOKALANI TRUST SPECIAL PERMIT APPLICATION (PL-SPP-2021-000004) LILI`UOKALANI TRUST has submitted an application for a Special Permit to establish a cultural academy and retreat facility within an existing ranch house and barn and related improvements, including overnight accommodations,programmed activities and special events on 5.362 acres of land situated with the State Land Use Agricultural District. The subject property is located at 64-5122 Pu`u Manu Place, approximately 1,560 feet from its intersection with Mamalahoa Highway, Pu`ukapu Homesteads, 2nd series, Waimea, Hawaii, TMK: (3) 6-4-018:095. APPLICANT'S REQUEST 1. Request: The applicant is requesting a Special Permit to establish a cultural academy and retreat facility, called LT Ranch. The proposed use will occur throughout the subject property, including within an existing 3,476-square foot, 4 bedroom, 3.5 bathroom ranch house and an existing 2,700-square foot barn. LT Ranch will offer small group sessions for four to eight participants at a time. Two to four staff members will also be on site, including at least two staff members during any overnight stay. Activities are estimated to range from half-day sessions to three-week overnight retreats, depending on the program. Program hours are anticipated to be from 7:00 AM until 8:00 PM. Day programs would end earlier at 5:00 PM. Quiet hours for any overnight stays will be from 8:00 PM until 7:00 AM. Capacity is limited to eight students regardless of session duration. The applicant will use the existing two-story ranch house to board the participants during overnight stays and provide staff office and workspace. The existing barn will include maker spaces, a workshop, and other support spaces for storage and equipment for cultural, art, and agricultural activities including ceramics, woodworking, crafting, and leather making. The applicant also intends to add sleeping accommodations for visiting staff in the barn. The remaining site will remain open with fenced pastures, a riding ring, a horse barn, goat barn, and pig pen. Fruit trees and lei plants will also be planted and nurtured to support the hands-on activities. The applicant recognizes the need for a