PD RECOMMENDATION REPORT (PL-USE-2022-004)

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granted for a 198-foot-tall tower and related improvements on a parcel located approximately 1.2 miles mauka of the subject property. That permit application found that it was likely that several threatened, listed, and endangered species could be located within the vicinity of that parcel (including the Hawaiian hoary bat, Hawaiian hawk,Newell's shearwater, and Hawaiian petrel), thus given that parcels close proximity to subject property that permit area and the migratory habits of those avian species, the Director believes it is prudent to apply conditions (based on mitigation guidance from the US Fish and Wildlife Service and the DLNR- Division of Forestry and Wildlife)to this permit in order to avoid or minimize project impacts to threatened, listed, and endangered species that may grow, roost, nest, or flyover the area. Based on the preceding, the request is consistent with the general purpose of the zoned district, the intent and purpose of the Zoning Code and the County of Hawaii General Plan. The granting of the proposed use shall not be materially detrimental to the public welfare nor cause substantial, adverse impact to the community's character or to surrounding properties. The proposed facility will be located in a 2,808-square foot lease area situated in the southwest corner of the property located approximately 172 feet from the nearest edge of pavement on Kaumana Drive, approximately 270 feet from the nearest dwelling, and about 1,000 feet from the closest dwelling on the property. Surrounding properties are similarly zoned agricultural (A-la and A20-a) with adjacent properties to the east, south, and west vacant of any improvements. However, despite the agricultural zoning, properties to the north, across Kaumana Drive are part of the Kaumana City subdivision and consist non-conforming,residential lots ranging in size from 7,500 to 33,000 square feet. According to the applicant, the facility operates virtually noise-free beyond 100 feet from the project area, and does not emit fumes, smoke, dust, wastewater, or odors. Furthermore, traffic to the project will be consistent with routine maintenance and repair activities, be performed by a technician on a periodic basis, typically once a month within normal working hours. -6-