PD Recommendation Report (PL-SMA-2023-000029)

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impact of individual developments, each one of which taken in itself might not have a substantial adverse effect and eliminate planning options. The proposed development did not meet the criteria in State law for requirement of an environmental assessment or environmental impact statement and there are no unique or sensitive ecosystems such as wetlands and/or anchialine ponds, etc. on or nearby the property that would be adversely affected by the development. While the subject parcels are located along a shoreline, at this time, no work is proposed to be within the shoreline setback area except for the removal of an existing fence. A condition of approval will require the applicant to remove the existing fence from the shoreline setback area prior to applying for final subdivision. In reviewing the proposed development against the factors that may constitute a substantial adverse effect as listed under Planning Commission Rule 9-10 (H) (1-10), it has been determined that the proposed development will not have a significant adverse environmental or ecological effect upon the Special Management Area. In review of the SMA guidelines as listed under HRS 205A-26, the proposed development is consistent with the objectives and policies as provided by Chapter 205A-26, HRS, and Special Management Area guidelines contained in Rule No. 9 of the Planning Commission Rules of Practice and Procedure. The purpose of Chapter 205A, Hawaii Revised Statutes (HRS) and Special Management Area Rules and Regulations of the County of Hawaii, is to preserve, protect, and where possible, to restore the natural resources of the coastal zone areas. Therefore, special controls on development within an area along the shoreline are necessary to avoid permanent loss of valuable resources and the foreclosure of management options. The objectives and policies of Chapter 205A, HRS include, but are not limited to, the protection of coastal recreational resources, historic resources, scenic and open space resources, coastal ecosystem, marine resources, beaches, and controlling development in coastal hazard areas. The proposed development is consistent with the objectives and policies of the Coastal Zone Management Program (Chapter 205A, Hawaii Revised Statutes)including: Coastal Recreational Resources: The property is located mauka of a rocky cliff shoreline and sits at an elevation of about 200 feet at the top of the cliff to 320 feet at the 3