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t _ Michael Yee September 9, 2019 Page Three Kohala Shoreline, LLC, understands that the Hawaii County Planning Department, based on its review of the Draft Environmental Assessment previously submitted, comments on the Draft EA and responses to them, has determined that the proposed action,will not significantly alter the environment, as impacts will be minimal and has accordingly issued a Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI). Please refer to your letter dated July 24, 2019 to Scott Glenn. In consultation with your staff, they have requested the Change of Zone Application and Application for the Special Management Area Use Permit be consolidated into one application booklet, with the understanding that each application will be considered separately through their individual regulatory processes. The Hawaii County Leeward Planning Commission will consider and make a determination on the SMA application and will make a recommendation on the Change of Zone application which will be forwarded to the Hawaii County Council for a determination. 7 Please find enclosed the original and twenty (20) copies of the application booklet which includes in part -- the executed Special Management Area Use Permit Application signature page, the executed Change of Zone Application and the executed Residential Rezoning Attachment. I have enclosed a check made payable to the County Director of Finance in the amount of $500 for the filing fee for the SMA application and another check in the amount of $650 for the Change of Zone Application. A list of neighbors within 300-feet of the perimeter of the property is included as required for notifications in accordance with Hawaii County Zoning Code Section 25-2-4. 1 have also enclosed a full-size (2' x 3') site plan for presentation purposes. We understand under Planning Department Rules an approved Chapter 343 Final Environmental Assessment is acceptable for the SMA application and the County Environmental Report section of the Change of Zone Application. There is a copy of the FEA along with all exhibits included in each ' application booklet. I note the Planning Director, due to the significant setback from the shoreline, has Py reviousl waived the requirement for a Shoreline Certification for this proposed project and request a confirmation that a Shoreline Certification is not required. a review of these We request that your department execute applications and make a favorable recommendation to the Planning Commission. Should you or your staff have any questions or require additional information,please contact me directly. I am an agent for the applicants/owners. Sincerely, Grego oers Nl�� President GRM:jy enclosures L