PD Recommendation Report (PL-SMA-2022-024)

Home

family residence and related improvements since the 1960's and the development is in line with similar dwellings and uses in this area. A public pedestrian access route to the shoreline runs along the northern boundary of the property as shown on plans submitted with the application and is one of twelve (12) separate access points located along Puak6 Beach Drive. According to the County's Shoreline Access website, this coastline is used for hiking, swimming, fishing (with restrictions), kayaking and surfing. The shoreline public access adjacent to the property will not be affected by this project. Historic Resources: The small subjectparcel has been developed with a single-family residence for over 60 years and has been graded and landscaped during that time for residential use similar to the other parcels in this area. As such, no valuable cultural resources and practices have been known to occur on the parcel. Additionally,there would be no historic resources, such as the shoreline, that would be adversely affected by the proposed project. Scenic and Open Space Resources: The proposed project site is not visible from the vantage point of any public highway since there is no view from the highway towards the project site. The proposed project will not impact scenic or open space resources and the use of a single-family residence is consistent with the other homes along this section of shoreline (Puak6). The proposed project will maintain existing public access and would not adversely affect any sight lines or scenic resources in any way. Coastal Ecosystems and Marine Resources: The subject property abuts the shoreline; however, the design of the proposed residence and the conditions of construction permits will minimize potential impacts to coastal resources such as soil erosion. All mandated setbacks and government regulations related to runoff and nearshore waters will be adhered to. No threatened or endangered animal or plant species are present and as such no adverse impact to flora, fauna, or ecosystems would be expected to result from the proposed development or any activities associated with the use.It should also be noted that the applicants use of a State Department of Health (DOH) approved aerobic advanced wastewater treatment unit and the closure of the existing septic tank built in the 1990's will further mitigate impacts to the nearshore environment. 5