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 designed and constructed in conformance with the standards and requirements of the Hawaii County Code, Chapter 27, Floodplain Management, as applicable. In addition, the project includes BMPs to be implemented during project construction to minimize erosion and potential impacts to water quality. An Archaeological Inventory Survey (AIS) was completed for the project site. The AIS identified three historic single feature sites. The mapping, written description, and photography of these sites adequately document them and no further work or preservation is required, per SHPD's consultation and review (see Section H below). Early consultation with agencies, organizations, and individuals was conducted during preparation of the Draft EA for the proposed project. Additional public review occurred during the public comment period for the EA and prior to the publication of the Final EA. Additional comments may be heard during the public hearing before the County of Hawaii Planning Commission during the SMA permit process. F. The Miloli`i Beach Park site is zoned Open District. The purpose of the Open District is to buffer and preserve open land types of use, such as a beach park, which may be characterized by scenic beauty. Public parks are a permitted use in the Open District (Hawai`i County Code, Section 25-5-161(a)(11)). No feature of the proposed accessibility improvements project would conflict with existing zoning. Surrounding land uses include Hau`oli Kamana`o Congregational Church to the east, a residence to the south, and the Pacific Ocean to the west and north. G. The The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) maps the project site as predominantly Zone X4 with a very small portion within floodway areas designated as Zones AE and VE. Flood Zone AE as defined for the project area applies to lands within the 100-year flood zone with a Base Flood Elevation of 7 feet (FEMA 2017). The Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM) report has been uploaded via EPIC. H. An Archaeological Inventory Survey (AIS) was completed for the project site. The State Historic Preservation Department (SHPD) completed Chapter 6E-8 Historic Preservation Review for the project and transmitted their determination dated July 8, 2022 to the Department of Parks and Recreation. The SHPD determined that the AIS report prepared for the project satisfied the requirements of HAR Section 13-276-5, and accepted the conclusions found therein (See Appendix B in the Final Environmental Assessment for the SHPD letter and copy of the AIS). I. While there is low probability of encountering archaeological sites in this area, in the event that historic resources, including human skeletal remains, are identified during the construction activities, all work would cease in the immediate vicinity of the find, the find would be protected from additional disturbance, and the State Historic Preservation Division would be notified pursuant to Section 13-280-3, HAR. In the event that iwi kupuna and/or cultural finds are encountered during construction, cultural and lineal Page 4 of 8