PD Background Report (PL-SPP-2022-000031)

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The project does not front any of the major highways and the projected volume of traffic is negligible. 5. Non-Motorized Travel and Scenic Byways The subject site is not part of any proposed non-motorized travel area, such as a bikeway. There are also no known trails within the subject site. Accordingly, the project would not be incongruous with this element. Based on the above, it is concluded that the project is still consistent with the Puna CDP as well as the GP LUPAG map. 5. Zoning and Subdivision The designated zoning of the site is FA-2a. The requirements of the subdivision code have been complied with, resulting in receipt of final subdivision approval. The zoning and related standards (including the Special Permit) will be complied with in conjunction with the building permit process. 6. Coastal Zone Management The site is not located within the County Special Management Area (SMA). As such, no SMA Use Permit would be required. However, as the entire island falls within the State Coastal Zone Management (CZM) Area, some discussion of the request's relationship to the CZM Program follows. The site is not adjacent to the ocean. It is more than three (3) miles from the shoreline. As such, the proposed action should not have any adverse impacts on the area's coastal recreational and marine resources nor have any impacts on beach protection. The likelihood of this improvement having any impacts to the area's historic resources is not likely_ The site has been extensively cleared, as it was used formerly for sugar cane and later as a cattle-holding pen. A good portion of the site has also been developed with structures and other improvements. Nonetheless, should there be any inadvertent finds during construction of this project, work will stop until clearances are received from the appropriate County and State agencies. 12