PD Recommendation Report (PL-SMA-2021-000007)

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of the environment on this parcel include the access to fishing areas located on the makai side of the subject parcel. The proposed project will not have any impact on those current uses as the shoreline access will remain open for fishing. The project site is a previously graded and worked landscape that once supported sugar cane cultivation and animal husbandry. Based on these attributes and the design of the project, no restriction of beneficial uses would occur by residential use of this parcel. Conflicts with the long-term environmental policies or goals of the General Plan or the State Plan: The State's long-term environmental policies are set forth in Chapter 344-3, HRS, and include broad policies to conserve natural resources, and to enhance the quality of life without impacting the environment. The proposed development of a single- family residence that is sited a significant distance from the shoreline and will incorporate best management practices in regard to landscaping, grading/grubbing, and energy production is consistent with the elements of the State's long term environmental policies. The General Plan for the County of Hawaii is the document expressing the broad goals and policies for the long-range development of the Island of Hawaii.The plan was adopted by ordinance in 1989 and revised in 2005. The proposed construction and occupation of a single-family residence would not have a substantial adverse effect on the environment and would not diminish the valuable natural resources of the region. The home and associated improvements would be compatible with the existing rural single-family residences and farm dwellings, farming, grazing, and recreational uses in the project region. Therefore, the project will not conflict with goals and polices of either the State Plan or the County General Plan. Substantially affects the economic or social welfare and activities ofthe community, County, or State: The proposed construction and occupation of a single-family home would be in balance with the natural,cultural, and social environment of the County,would create temporary construction jobs for residents, and would indirectly boost the economy through construction industry purchases from local suppliers. As such the proposed project would not have any substantial effect of the economic or social welfare of the County or State. Involves substantial secondary impacts, such as population changes and effects on public facilities: Due to the applicants plan to incorporate a private well, fire sprinklers, -5-