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

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May 20,2022 SMA Major Use Permit Application,Anticipated impacts,T'MK:(3)7-5-005:095 Page 2 of 3 additional easement exists on the mauka-side of the lot for road and utility purposes. Kona Bay Drive extends through and ends at this road and utility easement. B. The relationship of the proposed action to land use plans, policies,and control of the affected area The surrounding area is characterized by single family residential structures within the Kona Bay Estates, also zoned RS-15. Adjacent to the subdivision is Old Kona Airport State Recreation Area,zoned as limited Industrial District. The ocean off the coast of the shoreline is considered a Marine Life Conservation District.The proposed design for a single-family dwelling is consistent with the Hawai'i County General flan and the Zoning Code. The proposed project will not create greater density than zoning intends. C. The probable impact of the proposed actions on the environment A possible impact of the proposed development to the environment could include runoff during construction and from the proposed development.To prevent this possible impact on the nearshore fisheries,which are a valued cultural resource and are associated with customary native Hawaiian subsistence practices,all waste that will be generated from construction,sewage, landscaping runoff,pool and other household waste will be disposed of properly to prevent runoff from entering into the nearshore fisheries.All construction waste will be hauled away and disposed of off-site.The proposed single-family dwelling will connect to existing sewer lines along Kona Bay Drive.No staging of materials will occur within the shoreline setback. D. Any probably adverse environmental effect which cannot be avoided The granting of this request will not have any adverse environmental or ecological effects on the area. Runoff and erosion will be contained and managed on site.The proposed project will not reduce public access to the beaches or shoreline.The coastal access walkaway would remain open and accessible through construction and after the project is completed. The proposed project will not have a negative impact to the view from the public way to the shoreline. The shoreline 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.