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

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property owners of the submittal of the application, and again, prior to the public hearing. Based on the foregoing, it is concluded that the requested improvements would be consistent with the objectives, policies and guidelines of the Coastal Zone Management Policies, as outlined in Chapter 205-A-23, HRS and Planning Commission Rule No. 9 relating to Special Management Area. 7. Other Permitting Requirements As noted earlier, other permits would still be required. These would be of the "ministerial" variety, such as Plan Approval, building permits, possible Underground Injection Control (UIC) permit, and the like. C. Consistency With Original Reasons for Granting of-Permit The reasons for approving the Special Permit and subsequent amendments, with some additional comments by the applicant in italics, follow. Essentially, the Windward Planning Commission, in summary, found that: • The subject site is not really suitable for agricultural uses, as the soils are classified "Other Important Agricultural Land" on the ALISH maps and designated "©" or"Poor" by the Land Study Bureau for agricultural productivity. Neither the soil condition nor the method of classification has changed. • The use of 7+ acres should not significantly compromise or adversely affect the agricultural land inventory and thus not be contrary to the intent and purpose of the State Land Use Law. • Given the existences of warehouses and quasi-industrial activity proximate to this area, the proposed use would not have a significant adverse impact to surrounding properties. Additionally, the proposed uses are within a private subdivision that does not share the same access as other agricultural lots/residences in this area. • The essential character of the area will also not be changed. 14