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

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Based on current information, the SHPD has no objections to the issuance of the SMA for the proposed project(Planning Department Exhibit 2—December 20,2022,Letter). 21. Cultural/Historic Resources: The subject parcel is adjacent to an established public shoreline access trail, and the proposed project will not alter, or impact the access or its use. It is not known whether the subject site or immediately surrounding area was ever used for gathering of plants or other materials by native Hawaiians. Given the long history of residential development of the area, it would appear very unlikely that the site would contain any useful materials. In the event documented claims of gathering or access are made of this site the applicant will honor them. 22. Recreational Resources: The subject parcel is located adjacent to the shoreline. Recreational activities such as fishing, swimming, and surfing are conducted in this area. Access to the shoreline is via the adjacent access path, or from walking along the lateral shoreline access. 23. Scenic and Open Space Resources: On the roadway (Puak6 Beach Drive) fronting the subject parcel there are no ocean views on the approaches from the south or north. Open space resources include access to the shoreline which is accommodated by the existing County shoreline right-of-way located directly north of the subject parcel. Impacts to scenic resources are not anticipated since the proposed home would replace a single- family residence that has existed for over 60 years. 24. Public Access: There is an existing 15-foot-wide pedestrian shoreline public access ROW located adjacent to the property to the north. This access will remain unaffected by the project both during construction and after completion of the project. The access is maintained by the County. PUBLIC UTILITIES AND SERVICES 25. Access: The property is accessed via Puak6 Beach Drive, a County owned and maintained roadway. 26. Water: According to the DWS the subject parcel is currently served by one (1) existing 5/8-inch meter(Account No. 840-22810, allotted one (1) equivalent unit of water). 27. Wastewater: The existing single-family dwelling on the property currently utilizes a septic tank for wastewater disposal, which was constructed and permitted in 1990. The -5-