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

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May 20,2022 SMA Major Use Permit Application,Background information,TMK:(3)7-54)05:095 Page 3 of C. A statement of the valuation of the proposed use, activity, or operation. The valuation of the proposed development,the new construction of a single-family residence and a pool is $1,700,000. D. State/County Plans affecting the subject request: General Plan designation and Community Development Plans. State Land Use Commission The property is situated within the State Land Use"Urban"zone district. The Urban Zone generally includes lands characterized by"city-like"concentrations of people,structures,and services. The subject property is a graded lot within the existing neighborhood of Kona Bay Estate subdivision.There are 36 existing residences apart of this neighborhood.It is a concentrated area of development adjacent to the center of town. It is a 20-minute walk or a 5-minute drive from the subject parcel to the Kailua Pier.The proposed project is consisted with the"Urban"designation regulations. County Zoning The parcel is zoned Residential Single Family, 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 setbacks, is consistent with the lot's designated zoning. The proposed development will not create greater density than the zoning intends. Hawaii County General Plan The Hawaii County General Plan contains goals,policies,and standards as well as the Land Use Pattern Allocation Guide(LUPAG)Map. On the current LUPAG map that depicts the long-term land uses for the islands,the subject parcel is designated as Open (ape). Within the 2005 Hawaii General Plan,Open Land Use is defined as"parks and other recreational areas,historic sites, and open shoreline areas."This designation is consistent with the existing development of Kona Bay Estates as the development is oriented towards public recreation and use. A makai-side easement extents along the lots of all shoreline residences,connecting pedestrians from the Keiki Ponds to the Old Airport Recreation Area.The path is frequented by tourists and locals as a thoroughfare,but it is also used as a public place to stop and observe the tidal pools, and fish from the coastline(outside of the project area).