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

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Only electrical and telephone services are required for the proposed use and those utilities will be supplied via overhead lines into the lease area. Water and wastewater disposal are not required for the proposed use and fire and police services are available from stations in Hilo. Finally, the applicant and/or any telecommunication service provider tenant will be required to meet all applicable agency requirements, including the Federal Communications Commission and the Federal Aviation Administration. In addition to the criteria for granting a Use Permit,the request is not contrary to Chapter 205A, Hawaii Revised Statutes, relating to Coastal Zone Management Area. The subject property is located about 6.8 miles to the nearest shoreline and is not located in the Special Management Area, and therefore will not be impacted by coastal hazards and beach erosion. There are no identified coastal recreational resources, coastal scenic and open space resources, coastal ecosystems, and beach or marine resources in the area, thus the proposed request will not adversely impact coastal resources. Additionally, there is no record of a designated public access to the shoreline or mountain areas that traverses the property and no gathering or other traditional practices have been documented. The application included a report entitled, "Cultural Resources Review and Field Inspection"dated February 5, 2022,prepared by ACE Environmental, LLC. The report documented the process an archival research and literature search of cultural and historical resources in the area as well as an Archaeological Field Inspection (by Scientific Consultant Services) of the entire permit area. The report found that no historic properties were located on the property or within a 0.5-mile radius that would be impacted by the proposed project. In a letter dated April 4, 2022, the Department of Land and Natural Resources- State Historic Preservation Division (SHPD) determined that no historic properties would be affected by the proposed use. Lastly, this approval is made with the understanding that the applicant remains responsible for complying with all other applicable governmental requirements in connection with the approved use,prior to its commencement or establishment upon the -8-