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

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development, which provides coverage to the subject property. The development will be subject to the requirements of Chapter 27—Flood Control, of the Hawaii County Code in order to minimize the effects of coastal hazards. hi addition, any future development will be constructed in conformance with Uniform Building Code specifications. Based on the preceding, the project area is not likely to be impacted by coastal hazards. Based on the above information, the proposed development is consistent with the objectives and policies of Chapter 205A, HRS. The proposed development is consistent with the County General Plan, Hamakua Community Development Plan (CDP),Zoning Code, and other applicable ordinances. The County of Hawai`i's General Plan Land Use Pattern Allocation Guide (LUPAG) Map designation for the subject property is designated both Industrial (IND), Urban Expansion (UE), Low Density Urban (ldu), and Open (ope)by the General Plan LUPAG map. Given the existing surroundings and the broad-brush nature of the LUPAG map, the Planning Director has determined that the subject parcel is situated entirely within the UE LUPAG designation, which allows a mix ofhigh density, medium density, low density, industrial, industrial-commercial, and/or open designations in areas where new settlements may be desireable, but where the specific settlement pattern and mix of uses have not yet been determined. The Director's determination recognized that the future General Plan land use map may change to account for the Hamakua Community Development Plan designation for the property. In recognizing the good soil quality ratings on the property for agricultural production, the Hamakua Community Development Plan (HCDP) designates the subject property as Important Agricultural Land outside of the Urban Growth Boundary area and outside any designated Rural areas. According to the HCDP, Agricultural areas outside the Urban Growth Boundary and outside designated Rural area should be preserved for agricultural uses, open space, scenic viewsheds, and natural beauty. Development and use of properties in the Agricultural area shall be limited to agriculture, related economic infrastructure and cottage industries, renewable energy, open area recreational uses, and community facilities, unless otherwise permitted by law. The proposed development will allow for the continued use of the properties for agricultural purposes. 6