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 SSV Application Improvement Project April 6, 2023 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. A portion of the concrete walkway to the campground and additional paving would be located within the Shoreline Setback Area, which is the purpose of this Shoreline Setback Variance application. C. Miloli`i Beach Park is located at the coastal village of Miloli`i in the South Kona District in the southwestern region of Hawaii Island. Miloli`i is considered one of the most traditional fishing villages in Hawaii. The existing park site includes approximately 1.41 acres identified as Tax Map Key (TMK): (3) 8-9-004:001. Existing facilities at the Miloli`i Beach Park include a pavilion, restrooms serviced by an existing Individual Wastewater System (IWS) comprised of a septic tank and leach field, a basketball court, paved parking, a non -potable water system including a water tank, shed, picnic area, and designated camping area. According to the Department of Parks and Recreation, the existing Miloli`i Beach Park pavilion was built (unpermitted) before 2006. The park pavilion, sometimes referred to as the Miloli`i Halau, is an open-air building, approximately 80 feet by 40 feet, with multiple picnic benches under the covered building. There is existing lighting in the pavilion. On a daily basis the park is used for sightseeing, picnicking, sports, community gatherings, community library and education center, swimming and snorkeling, fishing, and camping. A charter school uses the pavilion frequently and has an ongoing research project at the park in the marine waters. The coastal portion of the park includes a rocky beach and a large tidal pool. The area near the beachfront is used as a campsite, and Page 2 of 8