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

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The Applicant intends to keep the coastal access corridor in private ownership and does not intend to dedicate the coastal access corridor to the County. However, the applicant is committed to ensuring that the coastal access corridor will be kept free of structures to allow for access by shoreline fishermen who obtain the applicant's permission to access the coastal access corridors. To facilitate safe access for shoreline fishermen, the applicant has reached a general understanding with the Makahanaloa Fishing Association, an organization representing a large group of fishermen from the Hamakua area. It is anticipated that the Association will assist with the management of the coastal access corridor to allow for managed shoreline fishing access, and to mitigate the potential liability to the property owner. The applicant intends to execute a License for Shoreline Access over the coastal access corridor with the Association to govern the Association members' assumption of risk and indemnification of the applicant and its affiliated parties, while also ensuring that the coastal corridor is used lawfully. The applicant is planning to provide an on-site parking area for 2 to 3 cars for use by the Association and its members, immediately mauka of the proposed driveway to the residence. The pedestrian coastal access corridor will be open to invitees of the applicant, including the members of the Association, every day during daylight hours (from sunrise or 6:00 a.m., whichever is earlier, to one-half hour past sunset, or 6:00 p.m., whichever is later), seven (7) days a week. Access for night fishing past 6:00 p.m. shall be allowed for those individuals who are actively engaged in night fishing activities through a registration system managed by the Association and will not include overnight camping within the property. The applicant also proposes to install shoreline access signs along the length of the roadway easement and the coastal access corridor to inform the public that they are on private property and warn of the steep coastal sea cliffs. Informational and warning signage will be limited to 6 to 8 signs to preserve the natural character of the area. PUBLIC UTILITIES AND SERVICES 23. Access: The property is accessed via (2) private easements located on TMK: (3) 2-8- 012:029, which is owned by Michael Nejfeld. These private easements, approximately -7-