PD Recommendation Report BWA LLC (PL-SPP-2023-033)

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designation by the General Plan LUPAG Map. Finally, the proposed request would complement and be consistent with the following Land Use and Economic elements of the General Plan: Land Use Element • Designate and allocate land areas in appropriate proportions and mix and in keeping with the social, cultural, and physical environments of the County. • Encourage other compatible economic uses that complement existing agricultural and pastoral activities. Economic Element • Economic development and improvements shall be in balance with the physical, social and cultural environments of the island of Hawaii. • Provide an economic environment which allows new, expanded, or improved economic opportunities that are compatible with the County's cultural, natural and social environment. • Strive for diversification of the economy by strengthening existing industries and attracting new endeavors. The Hamakua Community Development Plan (HCDP), adopted by Hawai`i County Council Ordinance 2018-078 in August 2018, designates lands in the vicinity of the subject parcel as Important Agricultural Lands (IAL). Given that the existing use incorporates botanical gardens into visitor activities, and as previously mentioned, the majority of the subject parcel remains available for agricultural uses, the request for a time extension to complete construction is not contrary to the goals of the HCDP. Approval of the request would not be contrary to the objectives sought to be accomplished by Chapter 205A, Hawaii Revised Statutes, relating to Coastal Zone Management program. The Special Management Area(SMA) is part of the Coastal Zone Management Program regulated by the County. A small portion of the property that is outside the permit area is located within the Special Management Area. Since the permit area is not located within the SMA, it will not be impacted by coastal hazards or affect beach erosion, coastal ecosystems, and marine resources. Additionally, there is no record of a designated public access to the shoreline or mountain areas that traverses the 4