PD Background Report (PL-SMA-2022-000024)

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I. BACKGROUND INFORMATION A. EIS The proposed project was evaluated with respect to Hawaii Revised Statutes Chapter 343-5 and no triggers were identified. Therefore, further environmental review should not be required beyond what is detailed in this report. B. Project Description, Objectives and Reasons Frank Sirlin ("applicant") is requesting a Special Management Area Use Permit to demolish an existing single-family dwelling and accessory building and construct a new single-family dwelling, swimming pool/spa and associated improvements on a 16,401 square foot parcel of land located within a Special Management Area (SMA). The subject property is identified by TMK: (3) 6-9-006: 025 and is located on the makai side of Puak6 Beach Drive, approximately 1.75 miles southwest along Puak6 Beach Drive from the Puak6 Boat Ramp (Figure 1). According to Real Property Tax records, the existing dwelling on the property was originally constructed in 1961 under Building Permit No. 18661. Subsequent building permits were issued in 1975 for renovations and the construction of a new guest room addition. The house currently contains 1,552 square feet of living area and 1,329 square feet of accessory area for a total of 2,881 square feet and contains one (1)bedroom and two (2)bathrooms. At the time the existing improvements were constructed, the property was subject to a 20-foot shoreline setback. Recent changes in State law now require a 40- foot shoreline setback. Thus, portions of the existing dwelling are located within the current 40-foot shoreline setback area. As the dwelling was originally constructed more than 60 years ago, it now requires significant repairs and maintenance. Additionally, the existing one (1)bedroom dwelling does not accommodate the applicant's family. Thus, the applicant proposes to demolish the existing dwelling and replace it with a new single- family dwelling. The single-story portion of the existing dwelling was built as a cedar kit home manufactured by the Pan Abode company. To the maximum extent possible the applicant intends to reuse and repurpose materials from the original home, reusing koa pieces and offering the cedar kit home to someone who would like to relocate it to their own property. The existing dwelling, proposed demolition plan, and new footprint can be seen in Figure 2. The construction of a new 2-story single-family dwelling is proposed to contain 3,023 square feet of living area and 1,952 square feet of accessory area for a total of 4,975 square feet and containing four(4)bedrooms, five and a half(5.5)bathrooms and two (2) 2-car garages. Additionally, the applicant would like to install an in-ground swimming pool/spa on the property. A site plan, floor plans, and an elevation comparison are provided in Figures 3-5. 4