PD Background Report (PL-SMA-2022-000023)

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of housing in the area, and also infrastructure. The unfortunate fact is that much of HPP still needs to be developed with housing, let alone necessary commercial districts. This lack of build-out negatively impacts local residents. As noted in the Plan: "Because subdivision lots were sold in their undeveloped state rather than with dwellings, development has occurred in an uneven, "leap-frog" pattern, which makes it even more difficult to develop infrastructure and provide services to the population. Residents often must make long trips to employment, schools, shopping and other destinations to meet daily needs." Pg. 1-5. The proposed development is in accordance with these Community Development Plans. Essentially, development of remaining lots within the existing HPP will have a beneficial affect upon the community. Most of the vacant acreage within HPP is populated by non-native and invasive flora. The development of the remaining vacant lots can at least remove the continued threat of invasive plants and the spread of seeds throughout HPP and Puna. Additionally, the Hawaiian Paradise Park Homeowners Association has reported trespassers using the subject property because they are shielded from view by the overgrown and wooded nature of the lot. In fact, a lean-to was built out of dead branches and logs as a shelter on the property. Community Master Plan On October 20, 2015, the County of Hawaii Council adopted the 2015 HPP Community Master Plan. The plan provides a"vision"for what can best be described as aspirational elements that include commercial, recreational,housing, basic utilities and road infrastructure among other improvements. The Community Master Plan follows much of what the Community Development plan does in a more HPP focused way.Unfortunately,much of the Master Plan is overly optimistic. Due to the lack of available funding and the lack of interest of residents to fund improvements, little has changed since 2015. The HPP Owners Association manages to add 2 miles of paved road in HPP each year from the existing charges levied on property owners as road maintenance fees. With further build out of HPP, perhaps more residents will be willing to fund needed improvements. F. A written statement discussing the proposed development in relationship to the objectives and policies as provided by Chapter 205A, HRS, and the Special Management Area guidelines as contained herein. Basically, Chapter 205A is designed to control developments within and along the shoreline to avoid permanent losses of valuable resources and to ensure adequate access to public owned or used beaches, natural reserves and recreational areas. 1. Recreational Resources: The subject property is a coastal parcel situated between roughly 30 and 35 feet above mean sea level. The site is proposed to be a private residence that will not be considered a recreational resource. The existing shoreline zone makai of the proposed residence will remain open during and after construction. Hikers or fishers who utilize the shoreline and the shoreline rock makai of the site will be able to continue their use of the area. The proposed development would not in any manner affect the recreational resources of the area. Page 5 Attachment to SMA Major Use Permit Application of Kerr/Gleason,TMK: (3) 1-5-058 : 053 5