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 campers typically park their vehicle on the dirt beyond the parking area closer toward the beach. Based on camping permits for the site, a maximum of 22 campers per night are permitted. D. The Kona Community Development Plans (CDPs) covers the geographic districts of North Kona, reaching nearly to Waikoloa Village, and South Kona, including the Community of Miloli`i. The Kona CDP sets forth a standard of excellence in design, operation, and maintenance, and specifically prioritizes upgrading and maintenance of Miloli`i Beach Park: Policy PUB-7.2: Excellence in Maintenance. If the community and responsible public workers cannot stand next to the public facility with pride, then that is a call to action for both the community and the responsible public agency. Action PUB-7.2c: Provide for upgrading and maintenance to the public facilities in critical need of attention: ii. Maintain parks and public facilities in remote areas, such as Miloli`i. The proposed project would replace the existing pavilion to meet permitting standards and provide accessibility improvements to the park, among other improvements. These upgrades are essential to meet ADA requirements and provide equitable access to the park amenities. E. The project area is located within the County's Special Management Area (SMA), as regulated under HRS, Chapter 205A. Compliance with the State's environmental review process is required. No federal funding is anticipated for Miloli`i Beach Park Accessibility Improvement project, and would not be subject to the environmental review requirements prescribed under the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA). The Miloli`i Beach Park is an important recreational facility for residents in the area. The proposed project would have a beneficial impact to park and recreation resources since it would provide accessibility improvements that would broaden equitable public access to the beach park facilities. The proposed project includes the reconstruction of existing facilities in addition to accessibility improvements. The Miloli`i Beach Park is an important public beach park for residents of the area. As evaluated in the EA, adverse environmental impacts from implementation of the proposed action would be minimized through project design and mitigation measures contained in the document. Adverse effects to water quality and the coastal ecosystem would be minimized by site -specific BMPs. The proposed project would not significantly change the scenic and visual character of the surrounding area. The entire shoreline is subject to inundation due to high seas and swells caused by hurricanes and distant storms and tsunami activity. The proposed improvements would be Page 3 of 8