PD RECOMMENDATION REPORT (PL-SMA-2022-017)

Home

residential structures and related uses, including pools on the makai side of the parcels. Although the Kona Bay Estates subdivision was created in 1951, it was not until the late 1990s and throughout the 21st century that residential construction began. The subject property and the adjacent lots were the final set of lots to be subdivided. A review of Google Earth aerial imagery spanning between 1985 through 2002 shows that the initial clearing of the subject parcel began in the early 2000s. By 2014, a residential structure was constructed on the adjacent lot(parcel 096). No construction other than the residence and related development is proposed since the roadway access, utilities, walls, and access paths are already established and in use. The existing shoreline access path makai of the proposed residence will remain open during and after construction. An archeological inventory survey (AIS) of the project area was completed prior to the creation of the existing subdivision, and prior to the grading done to construct walls and level the subject parcel. Based on these previous studies, no sites appear to be present on the surface. Additionally, based on the limited soil formation in this area and subsurface proximity of the bedrock to the surface, no buried sites are anticipated within the project area. The submitted Cultural Analysis (CA) survey of the site has determined that no historic properties will be affected by the proposed project. Staff agrees with this determination since the subject parcel has previous studies which indicated that there are no sites present within the subject parcel. Current cultural practices include fishing, hiking, and gathering of marine resources in the shoreline area makai of the subject parcel. None of these practices will be altered or restricted during or after construction of the residence. The proposed single-family residence is considered a permitted use within the Urban District and as designed will not alter or impact existing coastal resources. The subject parcel is designated as Zone D and Zone AE of the FEMA Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRM). All development and habitable structures will be sited within the Zone D portion of the parcel, which is above the 10-foot elevation contour. Staff notes that the existing raised shoreline path located on top of a wall would provide some protection should ocean waves reach that point. If overtopping of the wall occurs the main residential structure will still be approximately 25 feet further mauka. In reviewing the proposed development against the factors that may constitute a -3-