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 There would be no direct increase in operational traffic due to implementation of the proposed project, and no long-term adverse effects to circulation and parking would occur. N. The Miloli`i Beach Park is not served by any utility services. Electricity is provided by solar panels with battery storage on the existing pavilion. Water for the comfort station is provided by privately operated water supply trucks. This water is non -potable and is only used to flush toilets and hand sinks. The project site is served by an on -site septic system. Because no new residences would be constructed on site, and no new employees would be drawn from the local labor pool, no increase in population would result from the proposed project. Therefore, no increases in the demands for public services such as schools, libraries, parks, health services, police, or fire protection would be expected, and no additional public facilities would need to be constructed. Further, activities at the proposed beach park accessibility improvements project site would not affect the provision of utilities and public services to adjacent land uses. Replacement of existing facilities and accessibility improvements planned are expected to have no negative long- term impact on utilities and public services. Item 94: A written narrative providing a detailed justification of the proposed project, which addresses the criteria and conditions set forth in Planning Commission Rule 8-11. Rule 8, Shoreline Setback, provides for the variance process in section 8-4 and defines the criteria for approving a variance in section 8-11. Section 8-11 (b) states: (1) Shoreline -dependent Facility Standard. A variance may be granted for an activity or structure that is necessary for or ancillary to a shoreline -dependent facility or improvement, including drainage facilities and boating, maritime or ocean sports recreational facilities; provided that the proposal is the practicable alternative which best conforms to the purpose of this rule. (2) Public Interest Standard. A variance may be granted for an activity or structure which is undertaken by a public agency or by a public utility regulated under Chapter 269, Hawai `i Revised Statutes, or a private facility or improvement which is undertaken by a private entity and is clearly in the public interest; provided that the proposal is the practicable alternative which best conforms to the purpose of this rule. The Miloli`i Beach Park and pavilion is an important recreational facility for residents in the area. The County of Hawai'i Parks & Recreation's 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 accessibility improvements to meet ADA requirements and relocation of the existing pavilion further outside of the shoreline setback will better improve and support the community's use of the beach park amenities. Page 7 of 8