PD RECOMMENDATION REPORT (PL-SMA-2023-000034)

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HELCO. A solar array will power the dwelling once completed. On completion, the solar system will be grid-tied with battery backup system. The applicant also plans to establish a working Ulu orchard using the existing rows to be smoothed flat for cultivation. Once the trees are planted, there will be no digging or disruption to the soil except for a small section of road to the primary dwelling; existing roads will be utilized to support the farming operation. The applicant estimates it will take five (5) years for the orchard to produce commercial quality fruit. The anticipated annual yield will be 78,900 pounds and will be sold to the Hawai'i "Ulu Cooperative. The grounds for approving development within the Special Management Area are based on HRS, Chapter 205A-26(2) (Special Management Area guidelines) and Rule 9- 11(e) of the Planning Commission Rules of Practice and Procedure. Planning Commission Rule 9-11(e) states that the Authority (Planning Commission) may permit the proposed development only upon finding that: 1. The development will not have any substantial adverse environmental or ecological effect except as such adverse effect is minimized to the extent practicable and is clearly outweighed by public health, safety or compelling public interest; 2. The development is consistent with the objectives and policies and the Special Management Area guidelines as provided by Chapter 205A, HRS; 3. The development is consistent with the General Plan, Community Plan, Zoning Code and other applicable ordinances; 4. The development will, to the extent feasible, reasonably protect native Hawaiian rights if they are found to exist, including specific factual findings regarding: a. The identity and scope of valued cultural historical or natural resources in the petition area, including the extent to which traditional and customary native Hawaiian rights are exercised in the petition area; b. The extent to which those resources including traditional and customary native Hawaiian rights, will be affected or impaired by the proposed action; and -2-