PD RECOMMENDATION REPORT (PL-SPP-2023-000038)

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The North Kohala Community Development Plan (NKCDP) has a goal to manage the future growth of the district in a manner that is consistent with the Kohala lifestyle and ideals of being a rural community with a strong cultural heritage, an agricultural base, and a small-town feel. Strategy 4.9 (Increase Community Awareness of Healthcare Services in Kohala) is noted under"Action/Strategy" in the Implementation matrix contained in the document, and the availability of a variety of healthcare services is recognized as an important component of overall adequacy of healthcare in a community. According to Section 25-1-5(b) of the Zoning Code, a"Medical clinic"means an office building or group of offices for persons engaged in the practice of a medical or dental profession or occupation. Additionally, a medical clinic can be located within the County's Agricultural zoning district with the granting of a Special Permit. Section 25-5- 72(e) of the Zoning Code further states that buildings and uses, such as workforce housing, can be permitted within the Agricultural district when they are accessory to the uses permitted within the Agricultural district. The workforce housing will be accessory to the permanent medical clinic situated in the State Land Use Urban District. Based on the preceding, the proposed transitional medical clinic and workforce housing will not be contrary to Zoning Code and are consistent with the General Plan and the NKCDP. The proposed use is not 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. The property is located outside of the SMA, approximately 1.2 miles away from the nearest shoreline and 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 property. Thus, the proposed request and use of the property will not adversely impact those resources. Based on the preceding, the proposed use is not contrary to the objectives of Chapter 205A, Hawaii Revised Statutes relating to Coastal Zone Management. The request will not have a significant adverse impact to traditional and customary Hawaiian Rights. In view of the Hawaii State Supreme Court's "PASH" -11-