PD BACKGROUND REPORT (PL-SMA-2023-000027)

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Furthermore, the project could potentially make available more parking for coastal recreational users. B. Historical and Cultural Resources As area of the proposed improvements are fully improved, there should be no archaeological features on the site_ Further, improvements would consist largely of signage and other portable self-operated gate controls_ However, because of the parking site's proximity to the Village core, it can be conveniently accessed to people visiting historical cultural features within the Village, such as the Mokuaikaua Church or Hulihee Palace- C. Scenic and Open Space Resources As noted earlier, the improvements already exist. As such, there should be no significant change to the coastal view plane. Please also note that the shoreline is not readily visible from the subject site, as there are intervening structures. As such, the request will have little, if any, visual coastal view plane impacts. D. Coastal Ecosystem The proposed improvements should not generate any adverse impacts to the area's coastal ecosystem. There will be no improvements that would generate additional runoff. Further, the site is situated over 500 feet from the shoreline, and any direct interaction between the proposed improvements and the coastal water should be barely existent, if at all- F. Economic Uses VWL,i the greater use of this parking area by the general public, it should help out some of the smaller businesses in this area. Under a controlled environment, the general public would be more inclined to use the parking as a base to do its shopping, picking up their lunches, and so forth. In so doing, businesses could find this to be of value. F. Coastal Hazards Although the site is designated "X" on the Flood Insurance Rate map, it still falls within the Civil Defense Tsunami Evacuation Zone. The proposed amendment should not change existing uses. With the advance early warning systems, those who park here should have