PD RECOMMENDATION REPORT (PL-REZ-2022-023)

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The request is no contrary to Chapter 205A,Hawaii Revised Statutes relating to Coastal Zone Management. The project site is not proximate to the shoreline and is situated outside of the SMA. Thus,the property will not be affected coastal hazards and beach erosion. There are no identified recreational resources,historic resources,public access to the shoreline or mountain areas, scenic or open space preserves, coastal ecosystems, or marine resources on the subject property. The request will not have a signnificant adverse impact to traditional and customary Hawaiian Rights. In view of the Hawaii State Supreme Court's "PASH" and"Ka Pa'akai O Ka'Aina"decisions,the issue relative to native Hawaiian gathering and fishing rights must be addressed in terms of the cultural,historical, and natural resources and the associated traditional and customary practices of the site: Investigation of valued resources: No formal archaeological reconnaissance survey, oral history of kama`aina accounts of the area, historical survey of documentary records, or botanical study was included in the application. A SHPD staff site visit in 2014 identified no historic properties within the parcel and their 2022 letter indicated no historic properties will be affected by the amended Change of Zone. The valuable cultural,historical, and natural resources found in the rezoning area: The Department is not aware of any cultural or historic resources on the property. According to applicant, there is no evidence of any traditional and customary Native Hawaiian rights being practiced on the property. Possible adverse effect or impairment of valued resources: Some native plants may be destroyed by construction or ground alteration. There is no evidence that the flora in the area are particularly desired or used for cultural practices. Feasible actions to protect native Hawaiian rights: According to the applicant,no gathering is taking place on the site. Thus,to the extent to which traditional and customary native Hawaiian rights are exercises,the proposed action will not affect traditional Hawaii rights; therefore,no action is necessary to protect these rights. Lastly,this approval is made with the understanding that the applicant remains responsible for complying with all other applicable governmental requirements in connection with the approved use, prior to its commencement or establishment upon the -6-