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Hamakua coastline in this area are classified as Class A. The objective of Class A designation is to ensure these waters remain in their natural pristine state as nearly as possible with an absolute minimum of pollution or alteration of water quality from any human-caused source or actions. Short-term impacts on the marine environment from construction projects in this area could potentially result from airborne dust and increased silt that collects in stormwater runoff directed towards the ocean. The use of drywells to address on-site drainage, not directing stormwater towards the ocean, and compliance with Chapter 27, Flood Control, Hawai`i County Code, will mitigate the potential impacts of increase stormwater inputs to the nearshore/ocean area. All mandated setbacks and government regulations related to runoff and nearshore water will be adhered to. No threatened or endangered animal or plant species are present and as such no adverse impact to flora, fauna, or ecosystems would be expected to result from the proposed development or any activities associated with the use. Beach Protection: There are no beaches located on the subject property. Coastal Hazards: The subject property is designated as Zone X on the Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRM). All development will occur within Flood Zone X, an area determined by FEMA to be outside the 500-year flood plain. According to the University of Hawaii Sea Level Rise exposure area mapping program SLR-Xa, the exposure area for 3.2 feet of sea level rise or 3.2 feet of passive flooding is located below the cliffs on the subject property. The entire parcel is located within the Tsunami Evacuation Zone. There is a Civil Defense siren located on a parcel located southwest from the proposed development, which provides coverage to the subject property. The development will be subject to the requirements of Chapter 27 — Flood Control, of the Hawai`i County Code in order to minimize the effects of coastal hazards. In addition, any future development will be constructed in conformance with Uniform Building Code specifications. Based on the preceding, the project area is not likely to be impacted by coastal hazards. Based on the above information, the proposed development is consistent with the objectives and policies of Chapter 205A, HRS. The proposed development is consistent with the County General Plan, Hamakua Community Development Plan (CDP), Zoning Code, and other applicable ordinances. The County of Hawai`i's General Plan Land Use Pattern Allocation Guide (LUPAG) Map designation for the subject property is designated both Industrial (IND), Urban Expansion (UE), Low Density Urban (ldu), and Open (ope) by the General Plan LUPAG map. Given the existing surroundings and the broad-brush nature of the LUPAG map, the Planning Director has determined that the subject parcel is situated entirely within the UE LUPAG designation, which allows a mix of high density, medium density, low density, industrial, industrial-commercial, and/or open designations in areas where new settlements may be desireable, but where the specific settlement pattern and mix of uses have not yet been determined. The Director's determination recognized that the future General Plan land use map may change to account for the Hamakua Community Development Plan designation for the property. In recognizing the good soil quality ratings on the property for agricultural production, the Hamakua Community Development Plan (HCDP) designates the subject property as Important Agricultural Land outside of the Urban Growth Boundary area and outside any designated Rural areas. According to the HCDP, Agricultural areas outside the Urban Growth Boundary and outside designated Rural area should be preserved for 4