PD BACKGROUND REPORT (PL-REZ-2022-032)

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construction of a single-family farm dwelling on each of the respective lots_ Further,the scenic sites (Hualalai Mountain or shoreline) in this area would not be visually affected. Relative to the Coastal Ecosystems, impacts should be negligible, if at all, as the site is located nearly 7 miles from the nearest coastline. Notwithstanding the distance, the nature of the project—residential/agricultural—and the construction of only three (3) additional private septic wastewater systems are such that potential coastal ecosystem impacts would usually not be found. The proposed action will result in creating the potential for small-scale family agricultural farm lots in this area. This should provide much needed smaller lots for families interested in backyard farming. In so doing, the project could aid the agricultural economy and the overall economic use of this site and the area in general. Because of its distance from the shoreline,the site should not be subject to coastal hazards. Relative to the managing development objective, this function is more applicable to the "authority" or approving agencies. However, it is noted that the request would operate and be constructed within the scope of the Zoning Code. The subject site would be zoned A-Sa, and the requested use and design/parameters (parking, height, setback, etc.) would be consistent with said zoning. In that regard,the project would be consistent with this policy. Finally, in terms of the public participation objective, this is generally a public agency function. This is achieved through the Marine and Coastal Zone Management Advisory Group (MACZMAG) and the public hearing process required pursuant to the Leeward Planning Commission's Rules and County Council's meetings on this application. Notices of this application will be sent by the applicant to surrounding property owners of the submittal of the application, and again, prior to the public hearing. Based on the foregoing, it is concluded that the requested improvements would be consistent with the objectives, policies and guidelines of the Coastal Zone Management Policies, as outlined in Chapter 205-A-23, HRS and Planning Commission Rule No. 9 relating to Special Management Area. E. Other Permitting Requirements As noted earlier, other permits would still be required. These would be of the "ministerial"variety, such as Subdivision Approval, possible Underground Injection Control (UIC) permit, and the like. 13