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open space resources, coastal ecosystems, marine resources, beaches, and controlling <br /> development in coastal hazard areas. <br /> The proposed construction of a new single-family residence and related <br /> improvements is consistent with the objectives and policies of the Coastal Zone <br /> Management Program (Chapter 205A, Hawaii Revised Statutes) including: <br /> Recreational Resources: <br /> Access to the shoreline is via a 5-foot-wide pedestrian access path located west of <br /> the subject property at the end of Ala Heiau Road.The proposed project will support public <br /> coastal recreational opportunities by not interfering with or impeding on the public <br /> shoreline access fronting the property or at other locations within the subdivision. <br /> Historic Resources: <br /> Although no commissioned archaeological survey of the site was conducted it is <br /> highly unlikely that any historic sites would be found on the property as the parcel has been <br /> previously cleared. As such,no valuable cultural resources and practices have been known <br /> to occur on the parcel. Additionally, there would be no historic resources, such as the <br /> shoreline, that would be adversely affected by the proposed project. <br /> Scenic and Open Space Resources: <br /> The proposed project site is not visible from the vantage point of any public <br /> highway since there is no view from the highway towards the project site. The proposed <br /> project will not impact scenic or open space resources and the use of a single-family <br /> residence is consistent with the other homes along this section of shoreline. <br /> Coastal Ecosystems and Marine Resources: <br /> The subject property abuts the shoreline; however, the design of the proposed <br /> residence and the conditions of construction permits will minimize potential impacts to <br /> coastal resources such as soil erosion. All mandated setbacks and government regulations <br /> related to runoff and nearshore waters will be adhered to. No threatened or endangered <br /> animal or plant species are present and as such no adverse impact to flora, fauna, or <br /> ecosystems would be expected to result from the proposed development or any activities <br /> associated with the use.It should also be noted that the applicants use of a State Department <br /> of Health (DOH) approved wastewater treatment unit will further mitigate impacts to the <br /> nearshore environment by the proposed development. <br /> -4- <br />