PD Background Report (PL-SMA-2022-000025)

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preservation. According to the submitted report, no further work is recommended for the remaining features. The project was submitted to the State Historic Preservation Division (SHPD) for a Chapter 6E-42 review and recommendation. SHPD requests that the identification and treatment of potential architectural historic properties be addressed separately in a Reconnaissance Level Survey (RLS). The applicant has completed the RLS report (Planning Department Exhibit 3 — RLS Report dated March, 2023) and is currently under review by SHPD for recommendations. Staff notes that the RLS notes that there are five (5) structures on the main parcel (001) that were determined to have historic significance, they include, 1) the Rail Tunnel, 2) seawall segment (south), 3) seawall segment (north), 4) a concrete flume (Wai'au Flume) segment near parking lot, and 5) a concrete flume (Wai'au Flume) segment near the entrance to the property. 21. Cultural Resources: Other than the fishing site at Ale`ale`a Point, there are no known traditional native Hawaiian or valued cultural resources that exist upon the subject properties. The properties were used extensively for Sugarcane processing, warehousing, and offloading of bagged sugar to moored ocean carriers. Industrial use of the properties appears to have commenced in 1884 and the seawall was constructed in 1921. The fishing site at Ale`ale`a point is well known and used regularly by the surrounding community and others who know of the site. Pedestrian public access to the fishing site is via a foot path that descends from the parking area on Parcel 002 to the fishing area. 22. Public Access: Access to the site will be preserved by conditions that will be improved upon and fulfilled by applicant Hawaiian Ola Brewing Corporation. In SMA-367 it was stipulated that shoreline access will be provided and an easement to the County of Hawaii recorded at the State Bureau of Conveyances preserving that public right in perpetuity. That process is currently being completed and the applicant is working with the Planning Department to finalize the easement. 23. Coastal Resources: The development will employ BMP's during excavation work ensuring that the activities will not adversely affect a) water quality, b) existing areas of open water free of visible structures, c) existing and potential fisheries and fishing grounds, d) wildlife habitats, or e) potential or existing agricultural uses of the land. A new drywell is planned to be installed at the makai edge of the current existing parking area thus retaining and handling any increased surface water flow from the new parking area W