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

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May 20,2022 SMA Major Use Permit Application,Background information,TMi :(3)7-5405:095 Page 2 of 9 B. Description of the subject property in sufficient detail to precisely locate the property. Describe existing uses,structures, and topography. Description of Subject Property The subject property is along the shoreline in Lanihau Point and Kona Bay Estates in Kailua-Kona on the Island of Hawai'i. It is located west of the Old Kona Airport State Recreation Area within a previously developed,gated subdivision on the coast of Kailua Bay. It is a part of the Regional Center, Urban Core per the Kona Community Development Plan and is zoned Residential Single Family, 15,000 square feet (RS-15)by the County of Hawai'i. The parcel is identified as TMK. 3-7-5-005-095-0000, also known as Lot 3 of the Lanihau Point subdivision,Lanihau 2"Ahupua'a,North Kona District,Island of Hawai'i. Existing Uses The subject parcel is bounded to the west by a developed residential parcel, to the north by Kona Bay Drive,to the east by an undeveloped(but previously graded)residential parcel,and to the south by an undeveloped strip ofpahoehoe coastline that fronts the Kona Bay Estates subdivision at the coast. A 4ft wide easement for public shoreline access is located at the makai side of the lot and connects Lanihau and Kona Bay Estates to the beach adjacent to the subdivision,Old Kona Airport State Recreation Area. An additional easement exists on the mauka side of the lot for road and utility purposes. Kona Bay Drive extends through this easement.The proposed development will not suspend or effect public shoreline access or traffic at Kona Bay Drive,the private thoroughfare. Existing Structures Modern rock walls exist on site,present along the northern,eastern, and western boundaries of the parcel, built to delineate parcel lines for the Kona Bay Estates subdivision.There is a concrete sidewalk within a 4ft wide easement for public shoreline access.Additionally,Kona Bay Drive extends through the subject property within the mauka-side road and utility easement. Existing Topography The property is relatively level since extensive grading has already occurred on the property during the preparation for the Kona Bay Estates subdivision. The surface of the subject property is relatively flat, consisting of thin soil accumulations, sand,coral, marine shell,small to medium-sized cobbles,and exposed bedrock within some portions of the buildable area.The change in elevation from the highest to lowest point within the buildable area is 9 inches.No vegetation is present within the buildable area of the subject parcel.