PD Recommendation Report for Thomas & Lisa Tice (PL-SPP-2023-044)

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Based on the preceding, the proposed request is consistent with the Land Use and Economic goals and policies of the General Plan. The Kona Community Development Plan (KCDP) was adopted by the Hawaii County Council, Ordinance No. 08-131, on September 25, 2008. The subject property is located outside the majority of urban development centers in a rural section of the South Kona District within a well-established residential subdivision called Kona Paradise. Because of its low impact to the surrounding community, the use of existing development without the need for additional construction, and the opportunity for landowners to supplement income all while providing transient housing for visitors, this project supports certain guiding principles and objectives of the KCDP. The following objectives that align with this proposed project are within the Land Use,Housing, and Environmental Resources sections of the development plan: • Provide housing choices. • Provide recreational opportunities. • Protect Kona's natural resources and culture. As the proposed bed and breakfast operation will be located within an existing dwelling and established community, it will provide the applicant with supplemental income and encourage the use of shoreline resources and eco-tourism. Given the preceding, the request is consistent with the goals and objectives of the KCDP. 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 subject property is not proximate to the shoreline and will not be impacted by coastal hazards or affect beach erosion, coastal ecosystems, and marine resources. Additionally, while the proposed project site is located in the SMA, it is approximately 1 mile from the shoreline. The subject property is located approximately 1 mile from the nearest shoreline and will not be impacted by coastal hazard and beach erosion. There is no designated public access to the mountain or shoreline areas over the property, however,the public does enjoy existing access at the shoreline which will not be impacted or altered. Therefore, the -7-