PD RECOMMENDATION REPORT (PL-SMA-2021-000004)

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historical, or natural resources in the project area and the extent to which traditional and customary native Hawaiian rights are practiced in the project area. The assessment also determined the extent to which those resources would be affected or impaired by the proposed project and any feasible actions to be taken to protect native Hawaiian rights if they are found to exist. The study concluded that, 1) given the distance from the shoreline, there would be no impacts to shoreline fishing and gathering; 2) there is a disagreement on the cultural, historical, and archaeological significance of the trails in the project area; 3)there is concern over as yet unidentified historic properties,including burials in the project area; 4)there is concern over the impact of the proposed project on subterranean freshwater aquifers in the project area, should they exist; and 5)the view- plane of the general area will be adversely affected by the new project. Finally, the report made the following recommendations to address the concerns: 1) that the draft project AIS be submitted to SHPD for review and evaluation; 2)that SHPD, Na Ala Hele and Ala Kaha Kai be further consulted by Haun and Associates to reach an agreement on the significance and mitigation of trails in the project area; and 3)that the project area be assessd by persons with expertise in subterranean hydrogeology in order to address the issues of a presence or absence of subterranean freshwater aquifers that some consider to be valued cultural resources. These recommendations have been followed and the outcomes are discussed within this recommendation report. Scenic and Open Space Resources: Given the existing physical characteristics of the area, the proposed development of Kumu Hou is not anticipated to significantly impact coastal/ocean views from Queen Ka`ahumanu Highway or mauka-facing views from `Anaeho`omalu Bay and the shoreline. Furthermore, due to the distance from the shoreline, existing vegetation, and proposed height of new structures (a maximum of 45 feet for residential and 30 feet for community/commercial structures),views of surrounding peaks and mountains are not expected to be significantly impacted. To minimize visual impacts, the applicant is proposing to restrict the height of structures, careful selection and placement of landscaping, and develop structures with earth-toned and non-reflective materials. A condition of approval will require compliance with the recommendations contained in the report. Additionally, conditions of approval -7-