2022-08-18 Leeward Exh B (Items 4 Meneghetti PL-SMA-2022-000017)

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PAISHON-DUARTE: Chairman? VITOUSEK: Yes, go ahead. PAISHON-DUARTE: Okay, thank you. So the makai, the fishery, nearshore fishery, makai of the proposed property is a favorite, that whole coastline is a favorite fishing area, recreational area. So, you know, in the background report it does state that approaches will be undertaken to assure minimal runoff, however, there are times when there is like big Kona storm comes in and there is unforeseen rain. So, can you please explain further what is going to be done to mitigate major rainy events if someone is not on site, on property, to mitigate the runoff that may occur and damage the reef, the nearby reef, and reef ecosystem? NICHOLSON: Let me just see what we responded here in our application. So we don't address this specifically, Mahina, but we will be using basic management practices with silt fence. Also, the entire property from point to point is depressed; it's actually lower, so—as you had seen that, that berry there that put us in the now category of Flood Zone Dso that little berm that is built up is about two feet higher than the property itself, so we are actually, we will be doing very well for protecting the space from contamination to spread. PAISHON-DUARTE: Thank you, that's helpful to see the picture again. NICHOLSON: Thank you. PAISHON-DUARTE: Yeah. VITOUSEK: Does that depressed area make this more prone to coastal flooding? ROY: In my opinion, no. VITOUSEK: It has to be pretty severe, huh? ROY: Really quickly, the idea of the D flood zone is that it's impervious, so if anything, if you had overtopping due to heavy, you know, rain event or wave event, actually, the water would be impounded within the parcel itself. It would be very difficult for it to flow back out into the water. And I think that's part of the reason why they made these walls so robust in that area, was kind of a tradeoff to allow for development, but then there has got to be a barrier. And then remember that there is a whole suite of vegetation that would allow to, you know, to help to prevent that. But it in fact impacts through heavier event would be more so on the residence than for the nearshore area or shore. PAISHON-DUARTE: Thank you. VITOUSEK: Okay. Any further questions? Would anyone like to make a motion? Keep in mind that we can amend any motion that's made. [Commissioners briefly talking over one another about who would make a motion]Well, if you want, you can just make the motion, the 11 EXHIBIT B