PD Recommendation Report COH-Parks & Rec (PL-SMA-2023-031)

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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, Hawai`i Revised Statutes)including: Coastal Recreational Resources: The County Park known as the Miloli`i Beach Park is approximately 1.41-acres in size. The project area is relatively flat with slopes ranging from 0 to 1.5% generally sloped toward the southern portion of the project site. Elevations on the project site range from 6.7-7.7 feet Mean Sea Level(MSL). The certified shoreline is located along the makai boundary along an existing seawall. The development has provided valuable public access to the Miloli`i area. The proposed accessibility improvements would not in any manner adversely affect any recreational resources, and the proposed project will expand and improve recreational uses for disabled users of the park. The proposed project would not restrict any shoreline uses such as fishing, surfing, and other water-dependent activities. Additionally, the proposed project would help the Applicant in its mission to provide adequate, accessible and diverse recreational opportunities for the public. Historic Resources: Miloli`i Beach Park, has historically been acknowledged as the heart of recreation for this portion of the South Kona coastline and is historically known as the last Native Hawaiian fishing village. An archaeological inventory survey for the project was conducted by Haun & Associates in accord with State Historic Preservation Division (SHPD) rules governing standards for archaeological reports (HAR-13-13-276). A copy of the report was included in Appendix B in the Final Environmental Assessment (FEA). Given the negative findings of the archeological assessment, the determination of effect for the proposed project is "no historic properties affected"; which was confirmed 5