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

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c. The feasible action, if any, to be taken by the Authority to reasonably protect any valued cultural, historical or natural resources including any existing traditional and customary native Hawaii rights. In review of the SMA guidelines as listed under HRS 205A-26(2)(A), the proposed development will not have any substantial adverse environmental or ecological effect, except as such adverse effect is minimized to the extent practicable and clearly outweighed by public health, safety, or compelling public interest. In considering the significance of potential environmental effects, the Director shall consider the sum of those effects that adversely affect the quality of the environment and shall evaluate the overall and cumulative effects of the action on the Special Management Area. Such adverse effects shall include, but not be limited to, the potential cumulative impact of individual developments, each one of which taken in itself might not have a substantial adverse effect and eliminate planning options. The proposed project will have negligible impacts on the area and vicinity, and impacts would be limited to the direct physical impacts of the construction of the Primary Farm Dwelling and Additional Farm Dwelling. This construction would have negligible or no impact on coastal ecosystems. Adverse impacts to water quality would not be expected due to both the large, vegetated area located makai of the proposed construction and minimal impervious areas created by construction. The proposed single-family residence, farm, and additional farm dwelling (AFD) would not represent development of coastal areas, as it is considered a permitted use within the Agricultural District and will not alter or impact coastal resources due to it distance from the shoreline. The property was used for over a century for sugarcane agriculture, and no native vegetation is present as the land has been altered by previous land disturbance for agriculture and animal husbandry practices. No rare species or forest resources would be affected by the proposed project as none were observed. The proposed farm on this parcel would have no adverse effect on natural beauty and scenic view planes since it is low profile, and topography aids to hide the proposed project from the highway. No historic properties are affected, and there would be no change to the shoreline/fishing access or cultural practices that take place at the park located across the -3-