2022-04-07 Windward Exh B (Item 1 Holcomb PL-SMA-2021-007)

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ultimately the FEA concluded that there were no significant issues identified with the exception of limiting tree trimming during the summer and even into the early fall to avoid impacts to the Hoary Bat and the Hawaiian Hawk during their breeding seasons. Respect to the dwelling, the size, height, use, and color of the dwelling is limited to the State's requirement for single-family dwellings in the Conservation district. Under the State rules we are limited to only a 5,000 square foot building envelope which we are just a little bit under. Which essentially accounts for approximately maybe less than 2 percent of the entire 6.5-acre parcel for this parcel sizes Alex had alluded to earlier. The State rules for this parcel size require us to a minimum setback from the pall of 50 feet. Through our EA process our coastal erosion study ultimately determined that a 100-foot setback would be appropriate. Kelly decided to take it upon himself to move the dwelling even further back. So, he tucked it back. If you look at the site plan that is in your report, you'll see that on the makai side of the property we're setback approximately 150 feet from the top of pall on the side where a Honomu stream exits into the ocean. Along the north we're setback about 130 feet kind of tucked nicely into the property. As Alex also mentioned, we conducted a view plane analysis trying to be consistent with the requirements of the Hamakua Community Development Plan was ultimately determined because of the topography, the amount of vegetation that's along the Hawai'i Belt Road (Highway 19). That there would be no view impacts of the dwelling being constructed centrally located tucked into the property. And even views from the ocean would be minimal to none seeing that like Alex said this property is set upon on top of a pall probably approximately 130 feet in some areas to 170 feet in some areas above the coastline. So,we're pretty high up there. With regard to the issue of shoreline access. Being that we're so far up on top of that pall and it's a quite a way down to the ocean. Our client has recognized that there are area fishermen that use the Ladders site to climb down to the ocean. But as you could see from those exhibits that are presented earlier the ladder is in a dilapidated state and it's no longer usable. We do understand that there are some fishermen in the area that would still repel down the cliff to get access. I think, by looking at some of those photos too you can also see that the shoreline below is very rocky, very little area to move around once you're down on the rocks. In terms of descending the cliff I'm told that it's super dangerous. Our coastal geologists who's an experienced climber told us that when he was doing his report that this was one of the most dangerous repels that he has ever done. Also, anybody who's familiar with the Hamakua coastline know that the ocean is extremely dangerous and very unpredictable in that area. We've lost a number of opihi fishermen on the coastline over the years. Nevertheless, our client is in full support of the Planning Department's recommendation and always made it clear throughout the process that he wants to see the area fishermen be able to use the Ladders site to gain access to the ocean. We facilitated and volunteered to provide a six (6) foot wide coastal corridor mauka/makai and also a ten (10) foot wide corridor along the top of the pall to the Ladders site. The idea would be similar to what Councilmember Kimball had said would be to enter into a license agreement or some sort of management agreement with an area group. We've been talking with the Makahanaloa Fishing Association. Had some conversations with them and they recognize the need for managed access to avoid the potential issues of unexperienced folks getting into a situation where they hurt or injured themselves. It would 5 EXHIBIT B