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

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Management Practices during grading, which will occur in a very limited area and at a significant distance from the shoreline. Affects an environmentally sensitive area, such as flood plain, tsunami zone, erosion prone area, geologically hazardous land, estuary,fresh water, or coastal water: The proposed home site is not located in a flood zone, nor would it impact drainage areas. In general,geologic conditions do not impose undue constraints on the proposed action, as volcanic hazard is low, and the home will meet or exceed all seismic hazard standards. The house would be set back a minimum of 130 feet from the edge of the pali which will mitigate the hazard associated with predicted sea level rise or the episodic retreat of the shoreline pali. The project has adapted to climate change by accounting for the potential for larger storms, through minimizing hard surfaces that generate runoff and removing nearby tall invasive trees. Is contrary to the objectives and policies of the Coastal Zone Management Program and the Special Management Area Guidelines of Chapter 205A, HRS: The proposed land use complies with provisions and guidelines contained in Chapter 205A, HRS, Coastal Zone Management and SMA. The proposed use would be consistent with Chapter 205A because it would not affect public access to recreational areas, historic resources, scenic and open space resources, coastal ecosystems, economic uses, or coastal hazards, and would not result in any substantial adverse impact on the surrounding environment. The house site is set far back from the pali and will not restrict any shoreline uses such as fishing or water sports. Access to the shoreline is difficult and hazardous because of steep cliffs, but the project accommodates users who have traditionally set ropes and ladders to access the area for fishing. View planes towards the property will not be adversely impacted, as the home site is not visible from the highway, accessible shorelines, or other public vantage points. The property contains mostly non-native and several common native plants. Standard clearing, lighting, and seasonal survey mitigation strategies will be employed to ensure no adverse impacts to any threatened or endangered animals that may traverse the property. The property is not situated over any natural drainage system or water feature that would flow into the nearby coastal ecosystem and no floodplains are present in the affected area. In terms of beach protection, construction is set back from the top of pali -7-