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

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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. In 2019 the Board of Land and Natural Resources certified the shoreline for the subject property along the makai edge of the existing seawalls that surround the subject property. While the proposed improvements aim to remove and reconstruct the existing pavilion, the pavilion as well as new walkway improvements and a new boat turnaround area will be located within the minimum 40-foot shoreline setback area and therefore the Department of Parks and Recreation has concurrently applied for a Shoreline Setback Variance (SSV) for these improvements. The following improvements are being requested concurrently under the Shoreline Setback Variance application (PL-SSV-2023-000003): • Replacement of the existing pavilion • Improvements of the walkways connecting the comfort station. • Designation of a boat turnaround area. The Department of Parks and Recreation has also provided various alternatives to the project located within the Final Environmental Assessement (FEA) and ultimately selected the Site Plan (Figure 3) as shown in the FEA. Additionally, Figure 8 of the FEA shows a complete list of the proposed improvements to the Miloli`i Beach Park while including the subject property's relation to the shoreline and the minimum 40-foot shoreline setback line and VE flood zone for the area. 2. Project Objective: The proposed action aims to satisfy the County's obligation of its federally mandated Transition Plan (relating to ADA upgrades at County facilities), while retaining and improving the ability to effectively maintain the park and ensuring long-term use and serviceability. 3. Project Timetable and Cost: The current estimated cost of the improvements is $1,750,000. The project would be initiated after the granting of all of the necessary permits. 4. Supportive Information: The applicant has submitted the attached in support of the request: (Planning Department Exhibit 1 — SMA Use Permit Application dated January 25, -2-