PD BACKGROUND REPORT (AMEND SMA 25_PL-SMA-2021-001)

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approval. These mitigation measures will be discussed in more detail in the Background and Recommendation Reports for the concurrent SMA and Change of Zone Applications. 28. Public Access: Conditions of SMA 25 required the development, approval, and implementation of a public access plan, including the provision of perpetual public access to the shoreline,historical preserves, fishponds, and along ponds, and historic trail alignments. A more detailed discussion of public access requirements in the areas proposed to be removed from coverage under SMA 25 will be incorporated in the Background and Recommendation reports for the concurrent SMA permits requested by the applicant. 29. Recreational Resources: All conditions of SMA 25 regarding recreational resources (including public access to the shoreline and other cultural/historical resources and trail alignments)have and will continue to be complied with. The existing public recreational resources within the WBR include lateral shoreline public access within a 60-foot shoreline setback area, public parking, and access to `Anaeho`omalu Bay, the King's Trail, anchialine pond preserve areas, and myriad other public recreational and cultural facilities largely located within the makai portion of the WBR. Management of these resources will continue to be directed by conditions of SMA 25 and adopted management plans required therein. Additionally, the resort consists of private recreational resources including 36-holes of golf and related amenities across two (2) existing courses, nine (9) holes of which are being repurposed for the Kumu Hou project. A more detailed discussion of Kumu Hou related recreational resources and impacts, if any,will be discussed in greater detail in the Background and Recommendation reports for the concurrent SMA permits requested by the applicant. 30. Scenic and Open Space Resources: The County General Plan identifies the `Anaeho`omalu Bay area as an area of natural beauty as well as the view planes along Queen Ka`ahumanu Highway looking mauka and makai. The General Plan indicates it is important that man made elements are kept in an aesthetic perspective with the physical surroundings in order to preserve these areas and view planes as irreplaceable public trust assets for future generations. 31. Marine Resources: Lands covered under SMA 25 have and continue to be developed in compliance with conditions intended to mitigate impacts on marine resources.As -8-