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

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• Designate and allocate land uses in appropriate proportions and mix and in keeping with the social, cultural, and physical environments of the County • Promote and encourage the rehabilitation and use of urban areas that are serviced by basic community facilities and utilities. • Encourage the development and maintenance of communities meeting the needs of its residents in balance with the physical and social environment • Encourage urban development within existing zoned areas already served by basic infrastructure, or close to such areas, instead of scattered development. In view of the foregoing goals and policies, it is noted that the requested Special Management Area Permit would not be contrary to the County General Plan. The proposed development will complement the goals, policies, and standards of the Land Use Elements of the General Plan. The proposed new single-family residence and associated improvements will replace the existing single-family residence, thus maintaining the housing inventory for the district. The project will be designed and constructed in conformance with the character of the surrounding neighborhood and will result in an intensity of land use that is no higher than what is permitted by the existing zoning. South Kohala Community Development Plan Section 15.1 of the County General Plan called for the development and eventual County Council adoption of Community Development Plans (CDPs). The General Plan states that the CDP "will translate the broad General Plan statements to specific actions as they apply to specific geographical areas." The General Plan also notes that should the CDP require a General Plan amendment, it could be considered concurrent with the adoption of the CDP. However, "If there is a direct conflict between the Community Development Plan and the General Plan, the General Plan shall be controlling." Pursuant to the above, the South Kohala CDP (SKCPD) was developed and adopted by the County Council in November of 2008 as Ordinance No. 08 159. The subject property is located within the Puako Community as identified in the SKCDP. The requested project aligns with the following policies of the Puako Community Plan as outline in the SKCPD: Puako Policy 1. Manage the effects ofgrowth and development: The County Government shall work closely with the Puako Community to manage the effects of growth and development in a responsible manner. Discussion: The subject project proposes to demolish an aged existing single- family residence and replace it with a new single-family residence and associated improvements that will remain in keeping with the surrounding area. Thus, this request will not result in any change to the area's character or increase in density. Additionally, the proposed new single-family residence will be built in accordance with current County and Building Codes. Thus, this new development 19