PD Background Report COH-Parks & Rec (PL-SMA-2023-031 & PL-SSV-2023-003)

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Bow Engineering & Development, Inc. Miloli`i Beach Park Accessibility Improvement Project SMA Application January 24, 2023 • reconstruction and resurfacing of the basketball/volleyball courts enclosed within a surrounding chain link fence; • construction of a new playground and a surrounding chain link fence; designation of a boat turnaround area; and, • installation of vehicular barriers to prevent unauthorized vehicles from accessing the shoreline and the pavilion. The proposed action includes demolishing both the existing pavilion and comfort station. The pavilion use would remain under community control. Parking would include 16 total stalls, including 12 standard stalls and 4 ADA accessible stalls (including 1 van accessible stall). A boat turnaround area adjacent to the pavilion would be paved with "No Parking" signage. The existing solar panels (PV system) on the pavilion would be removed and salvaged and replaced with a new PV/battery power system. The proposed project includes lighting for the restrooms and area lighting along the accessible paths. Security lighting for the pavilion would run off of the PV system. Solar tubes for natural lighting may be considered in the comfort station. A maximum of 22 campers per night are currenty allowed with permits. With implementation of the improvments, camping rules and reservations would remain the same as those existing. Two trees would be removed with construction of the proposed improvements. Excavated materials from construction would be separated and reused on the project site, as possible. Following completion of the proposed improvements, all unpaved areas to be graded would be grassed or hydroseeded. Any remaining construction waste would be removed from the project site. New signage would include accessible parking signs in the parking area and accessible signs for the restrooms. The County aims to provide ongoing beach parking and access during construction of the proposed improvements. Temporary parking during construction would likely be onsite or along Miloli`i Road. C. There would be a short-term increase in dust during demolition and soil erosion during construction since grading associated with construction of the proposed facilities would result in the exposure of bare soil to potential erosion. All earthwork and grading operations would be conducted in compliance with dust and erosion control requirements of Hawaii County Code Chapter 10, Erosion and Sedimentation Control. The proposed action includes a site -specific Best Management Practices (BMP) plan developed as part of the project to minimize erosion and sedimentation during construction. With implementation of these BMPs, the proposed project would not result in a significant impact due to soil erosion or off -site sediment transport. Page 2 of 6