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areas. The proposed development is consistent with the objectives and policies of the Coastal Zone Management Program(Chapter 205A, Hawai`i Revised Statutes) including: Coastal Recreational Resources: The property is located mauka of a rocky cliff shoreline and sits at an elevation of about 200 feet at the top of the cliff to 320 feet at the southern boundary (mauka) of the property. The certified shoreline is located along the top of the sea cliff. There is no record or evidence of a designated public access to the shoreline or mountain areas that traverses through the project site. While no formal access easement is being provided at this time for the subject property, the Applicant has stated that the Alaialoa Gulch which is located along the property's eastern boundary, could be used to access the coastline, but due to the steep existing topography within the gulch, the Applicant will retain the gulch in its natural state and will not disturb the gulch as part of the proposed subdivision action. The applicant will continue to allow the public to walk along the sea cliff within the minimum 40-foot shoreline setback area. According to the State Department of Land and Natural Resources, Division of Forestry and Wildlife (DOFAW), Na Ala Hele Trails and Access Program, an 1884 Registered Map of the area shows a "Canoe Landing" near the western border of the subject property. DOFAW recommended that access to the shoreline fishing resources and watercraft launching should be upheld by requiring a public pedestrian access easement and the County and the applicant should work with Na Ala Hele to locate appropriate access to the shoreline. Since the landing is situated makai of the certified shoreline (top of pali) and there is a lack of evidence that the landing remains, the Planning Director is not recommending a pubic access easement be established to access the "Canoe Landing" as it would not be appropriate for the area given the steep cliffs and concerns about safety and welfare to and from the high sea cliffs. Historic Resources: The subject parcel has been developed with a single-family residence and has been graded and landscaped during that time for residential use. The subject property has historically been used for sugarcane and more recently used as an orchard and for cattle grazing. As such, no valuable cultural resources and practices have been known to occur on the parcel. A standard condition will continue to be included to address possible inadvertent archeological finds during the construction of the subdivision and subsequent construction of single-family dwellings. Scenic and Open Space Resources: The subject property is not identified as an area of natural beauty by the General Plan and is situated about 0.34 miles makai of Hawaii Belt Road which sits at an elevation of 500 feet and is situated about 500 feet makai of Old Mamalahoa Highway which sits at an elevation of about 400 feet. Distant views of the sea from these highways currently exist. The requested A-5a zoning will allow for a 4-lot subdivision with lots atleast 5 acres in size with a mazimum building height of thirty-five feet for residential structures and forty-five feet for all other structures. Due to the topography of the land between the highways and property(at least 100 feet elevation difference) if a 45-foot-tall building were to be constructed it would not impede the views from these highways to the sea. Given the low density of potential building sites and the significant ironwood canopy that exists along the top of the sea cliff, the proposed development is not anticipated to significantly impact coastal/ocean views from Hawai`i Belt Road or Old Mamalahoa Highway. Coastal Ecosystems and Marine Resources: Marine waters located off of the 3