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from a development within an SAM is not shown to have a substantial adverse effect on <br /> the coastal environment, such impact as the traffic may otherwise have on the existing <br /> roadway system in the area of the development cannot be the basis for denying an SAM <br /> application." Under this proposed amendment the applicant will continue to provide <br /> some form of public parking on the subject parcel, but with adequate controls and <br /> restrictions to ensure that the use is not abused, and the parking area can be managed <br /> properly for safety and security. <br /> The grounds for approving development within the Special Management Area are <br /> based on HRS, Chapter 205A-26(2) (Special Management Area guidelines) and Rule 9- <br /> 11(e) of the Planning Commission Rules of Practice and Procedure. Planning <br /> Commission Rule 9-1 I(e) states that the Authority (Planning Commission) may permit <br /> the proposed development only upon finding that: <br /> 1. The development will not have any substantial adverse environmental or <br /> ecological effect except as such adverse effect is minimized to the extent <br /> practicable and is clearly outweighed by public health, safety, or compelling <br /> public interest. <br /> 2. The development is consistent with the objectives and policies and the Special <br /> Management Area guidelines as provided by Chapter 205A, HRS. <br /> 3. The development is consistent with the General Plan, Community Plan, Zoning <br /> Code and other applicable ordinances. <br /> 4. The development will, to the extent feasible, reasonably protect native <br /> Hawaiian rights if they are found to exist, including specific factual findings <br /> regarding: <br /> a. The identity and scope of valued cultural historical or natural resources in <br /> the petition area, including the extent to which traditional and customary native <br /> Hawaiian rights are exercised in the petition area. <br /> b. The extent to which those resources including traditional and customary <br /> native Hawaiian rights, will be affected or impaired by the proposed action; and <br /> c. The feasible action, if any, to be taken by the Authority to reasonably <br /> protect any valued cultural, historical, or natural resources including any existing <br /> traditional and customary native Hawaii rights. <br /> -2- <br />