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

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was also observed along the western edge of the property's makai boundary that provided public shoreline access along the makai side of the Kona Bay Estates subdivision; this is a segment of the historic ala loa trail. No cultural material or archaeological features were identified within the project area and there will be no impacts, changes, or closure of the ala loa segment that runs on the makai side of the subject parcel. During the study, persons were observed fishing from the coastline, however, they were located outside of the project area. 22. Scenic and Open Space Resources: The proposed project site is minimally visible from the vantage point of the public roadway (Kuakini Highway), 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 in accordance with Rule 9, in that the project site is approximately 3,600-feet from Queen Ka`ahumanu Highway. Open space resources include public shoreline access and fishing along the shoreline, both of which will continue unchanged during construction and use of the site for a residence. 23. Public Access and Recreational Resources: An existing four (4) foot wide easement for public access is located on the makai side of the property and connects the Kona Bay Estates to the beach adjacent to the subdivision and the Old Kona Airport State Recreation Area; this is a segment of the historic ala loa trail that runs along the Kona coast. Existing public access includes three (3) shoreline access points in Lanihau and Kona Bay Estates. The access points are directed to "Keiki Pond," a large tidal pool, as well as a paved walking path along the shoreline which is the ala loa segment. The paved walking path stretches from the Keiki Pond to the Old Airport State Recreation Area, extending through the makai-side of the subject parcel. The shoreline is characterized by lava rock, tidal pools, and some white sand. The shoreline is frequented by fishers, swimmers, sunbathers, and hikers. Kona Bay Estates is a private community, but public access to the shoreline is directed through the makai-side of a public baseball and football field north of the subject parcel. The nearest public access from the subject parcel to the walking path in Kona Bay Estates is available via a mauka-makai shoreline access point nine (9)parcels east of the subject parcel. Additionally, mauka-makai public access to the -5-