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

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environmental review pursuant to HRS, Chapter 343 (Environmental Impact Statements) and there are no unique or sensitive ecosystems such as wetlands, anchialine ponds, etc. on or nearby the property that would be adversely affected by the development. A portion of the property is in the shoreline area; however, no activity or development is proposed in the shoreline area except for the removal or trimming of ironwood trees. The applicant will need to secure a written determination of minor activity in the shoreline from the Planning Department prior to removal or trimming of any vegetation in the minimum 40-foot shoreline setback area. Based on the above, the proposed development will not have a significant adverse environmental or ecological effect upon the Special Management Area. In review of the SMA guidelines as listed under HRS 205A-26, the proposed development is consistent with the objectives and policies as provided by Chapter 205A-26, HRS, and Special Management Area guidelines contained in Rule No. 9 of the Planning Commission Rules of Practice and Procedure. The purpose of Chapter 205A, Hawaii Revised Statutes (HRS) and Special Management Area Rules and Regulations of the County of Hawaii, is to preserve,protect, and where possible, to restore the natural resources of the coastal zone areas. Therefore, special controls on development within an area along the shoreline are necessary to avoid permanent loss of valuable resources and the foreclosure of management options. The objectives and policies of Chapter 205A,HRS include,but are not limited to,the protection of coastal recreational resources, historic resources, scenic and open space resources, coastal ecosystem, marine resources, beaches, and controlling development in coastal hazard areas. The proposed construction of a single-family residence and related improvements is consistent with the objectives and policies of the Coastal Zone Management Program (Chapter 205A, Hawaii Revised Statutes)including: Recreational Resources: The shoreline is characterized as lava rock and cliffs. The nearest public acess from the subject property is from a County-owned property that is located to the North of the subject property. The shoreline access points and shoreline walking paths located to the North of the subject property are currently being used by -3-