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

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will be done in a cohesive and responsible manner and improve upon the overall safety of the property. Puako Policy 3. Environmental Stewardship: The County Government and the Puako Community shall work with other State and Federal agencies to protect and manage the rich coastal and near shore marine environment. Discussion: The proposed project will include upgrading the existing septic system to a Department of Health approved aerobic advanced wastewater treatment unit. This will reduce the potential for wastewater impacts to the environment. F. Special Management Area & HRS 205A Guidelines Discussion HRS 205A-2 Obiectives (1)(A) Provide coastal recreational opportunities accessible to the public. The proposed project will support public coastal recreational opportunities through maintenance of land adjacent to established public shoreline access. Additionally, the project proposes to demolish and remove the existing single- family dwelling which is situated partially within the current-day 40-foot shoreline setback and all new improvements are proposed outside of the shoreline setback area. Thus, the project will not inhibit any coastal recreational opportunities accessible to the public. (2)(A) Protect,preserve, and, where desirable, restore those natural and manmade historic and prehistoric resources in the coastal zone management area that are significant in Hawaiian and American history and culture. There are no known historic or prehistoric resources on the subject property. All new construction will occur outside of the shoreline setback area and public access within the project will be maintained, ensuring safe access to the shoreline. (3)(A) Protect,preserve, and where desirable, restore or improve the quality of coastal scenic and open space resources. The proposed project should not have an impact on the area's scenic and open space resources. The new single-family dwelling will be constructed with a maximum height of twenty-six (26) feet and conform to the character of the neighborhood. The proposed dwelling will be similar in size to the existing dwelling, which was built decades ago. By removing legal non-conforming structures from the 40-foot shoreline setback area, views to and along the shoreline from public access points will be improved and open space near the shoreline will be protected. 20