PD Background Report New Hope-Waikoloa (PL-SPP-2023-042)

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archaeological features in conjunction with the use and/or development of any aspect of this parcel, work will stop and appropriate clearances from the State DLNR and County Planning Department will occur before said activity is resumed within the affected area(s). Relative to cultural resources, there does not appear to be any particular landform or vegetation that would lend itself well for cultural practices. Neither the applicant nor the former and current owner has observed native Hawaiians frequenting this area to perform their cultural practices. In sum, it can be reasonably concluded that this project would have no significant adverse impact relating to native Hawaiian cultural and historical resources and/or practices that cannot be otherwise mitigated. 3. Scenic and Open Space Resources In the Natural Beauty element of the General Plan, there are sites or areas listed as scenic resources. The subject site is not listed as a scenic site. The proposed church should have little or no significant visual impact from Waikoloa Road affecting the shoreline. This is due to the site is located north of the Road and away from the coastline. Further, while the various mountains (Kohala, Mauna Kea, Mauna Loa, and Hualalai) are visible from the subject site, their views will not be impeded at all due to the height of the structure —which would be equal or less than a residential dwelling - and its location. Accordingly, this project should not have any significantly adverse impact to any scenic coastal resources from any public highway. 4. Coastal Ecosystem The proposed improvements should not generate any adverse impacts to the area's coastal ecosystem. The planned improvements, including the parking area could add to the site's impervious surface. As such, drywells and related drainage measures to address on-site drainage issues related to this project will be implemented. The appropriate 11