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

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by SHPD. A standard condition will be included to address possible inadvertent archeological finds during the construction of the project. Scenic and Open Space Resources: The subject property and general vicinity is identified as an area of natural beauty by the General Plan and is situated about 5 miles makai of Mamalahoa Highway. Distant views of the sea from the highway currently exist. Due to the topography of the land between Mamalahoa Highway and the subject property (at least 1,000 feet elevation difference) and the like for like improvements, would not impede current views from these highways to the sea. The proposed facility will improve public access to the shoreline and it will allow for local residents and visitors to continue to experience valuable scenic resources and open spaces preserved on the Big Island. Coastal Ecosystems and Marine Resources: Marine waters located off of the Kona coastline in this area are classified as Class AA. The objective of Class AA designation is to ensure these waters remain in their natural pristine state as nearly as possible with an absolute minimum of pollution or alteration of water quality from any human-caused source or action. Short-term impacts on the marine environment from construction projects in this area could potentially result from airborne dust and increased silt that collects in stormwater runoff directed towards the ocean. The use of drywells to address on-site drainage, not directing stormwater towards the ocean, and compliance with Chapter 27, Flood Control, Hawai`i County Code, will mitigate the potential impacts of increased stormwater inputs to the nearshore/ocean area. To address potential impacts of the proposed development on water quality, marine resources and coastal ecosystems the applicant will implement best management practices (BMPs) as part of the National Pollutant Dischange Elimination System (NPDES) permit process as well as complying with Chapter 10, Erosion and Sedimentation Control, Hawaii County Code, and State Department of Health (DOH)water pollution and control regulations. There is no municipal sewer system in Miloli`i. According to the applicant, the existing park is currently serviced by an Individual Wastewater System (IWS) comprised of a septic tank and leach field. Residents of the area have expressed concerns over high bacteria levels around the beach park. An IWSAssessment and Feasibility Study for Miloli`i Beach Park as shown in Appendix D of the FEA was completed in August 2020. In general, the waters surrounding Miloli`i Beach Park are being negatively 6