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

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section of shoreline. The proposed project will maintain existing public access and would not adversely affect any sight lines or scenic resources in any way. Coastal Ecosystems and Marine Resources: The subject property abuts the shoreline; however, the design of the proposed residence and the conditions of construction permits will minimize potential impacts to coastal resources such as soil erosion. All mandated setbacks and government regulations related to runoff and nearshore waters will be adhered to. No threatened or endangered animal or plant species are present and as such no adverse impact to flora, fauna, or ecosystems would be expected to result from the proposed development or any activities associated with the use. Coastal Hazards: The subject property is designated as Zone D and Zone AE on the Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRM). All development will occur within Flood Zone D, above the loft elevation contour. In the rare event of an overtopping of the raised, makai lateral shoreline path, there may be some damage to the landscaping and residence confined by the raised path and modern rock walls, however, serious adverse impact to water quality or coastal processes would not occur. According to the Sea Level Rise exposure area mapping program SLR-Xa, the exposure area for 3.2 feet of sea level rise or 3.2 feet of passive flooding does not contact the makai lateral shoreline path and is a considerable distance from the proposed construction area on the subject parcel. Staff notes the entire parcel is located within the Tsunami Evacuation Zone. Based upon the above information, the proposed development is consistent with the objectives and policies of Chapter 205A, HRS. In review of the SMA guidelines as listed under HRS 205A-26(2)(C), the proposed development is consistent with the County General Plan, the Zoning Code and the Kona Community Development Plan (KCDP). The parcel is zoned Single Family Residential- 15,000 square feet (RS-15) by the County of Hawai'i. RS-15 is defined as a Single-Family Residential District where the minimum building site area is 15,000 square feet. The subject parcel has a building site of 16,626 square feet. The proposed single-family residence, adhering to its applicable building and shoreline -6-