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

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May 20,2022 SMA Major Use Permit Application,Background information,TMC:(3)7-54)05:095 Page 5 of E. A written statement discussing the proposed development in relationship to the objectives and policies as provided by Chapter 205A, HRS, and the Special Management Area guidelines as contained herein. The subject property is located within the Special Management Area(SMA). The proposed land use complies with provisions and guidelines contained in Chapter 205A,Hawai'i Revised Statutes(HRS), entitled Coastal Zone Management_The proposed use would be consistent with Chapter 205A because it would not affect historic resources, scenic and open space resources, coastal ecosystems,economic uses, coastal hazards,or public access to recreational areas as, summarized below. 1. Recreational Resources: the subject property is a coastal parcel situated between roughly 9 and 11 feet above mean sea level.The site is proposed to be a private residence that will not be considered a recreational resource.The existing shoreline walking path makai of the proposed residence will remain open during and after construction.Hikers,sunbathers, or fishers who utilize the shoreline and the shoreline path makai of the site will be able to continue their use of the area.The proposed development would not in any manner affect the recreational resources of the area. 2. Historic Resources: An archaeological inventory survey of the project site was completed prior to subdivision and grading,and no sites appear to be present on the surface.The area of development proposed was already excavated once,and there was no evidence of historic properties.Please see the attached letter request for a State Historic Preservation Division determination of"no historic properties affected"associated with the proposed development. The site is not used for gathering,ceremonial or other cultural purposes by native Hawaiians,and therefore there appears to be no potential for cultural impact. Cultural practices in the area include fishing and gathering of inarine resources in the shoreline area makai of the subject property. These practices would not be constrained by the construction of the new residence. 3. Scenic and Open Space Resources: The guidelines contained in Rule 9 of the Hawai'i County Planning Commission Rules (which govern the SMA)express the intent to minimize development that would"substantially interfere with or detract from the line of sight toward the sea from the State Highway nearest the coast or from other scenic areas identified in the General Plan."The proposed project site is minimally visible from the vantage point of the public way, which looks through the Outdoor Hockey Rink at Old Airport State Recreation Area as well as tall trees beyond it. The proposed project will not impact scenic or open space resources.The proposed use of a single-family residence is consistent with all other homes along this section of shoreline.