PD RECOMMENDATION REPORT (PL-SMA-2023-000040)

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appear very unlikely that the site would serve such a purpose today and/or in the recent past. Thus,the project does not appear to present any cultural impacts. Possible adverse effects or impairment of valued resources: No floral or faunal species listed as threatened, endangered, or proposed for listing under the federal or state endangered species statutes were identified on the site. Additionally, no species used for cultural gathering purposes were identified within the project area. The residential nature of the surrounding areas would make it less likely to find other protected or endangered animal life in this area. All construction and demolition activities will follow Best Management Practices to minimize adverse point and non-point pollution to coastal resources and surrounding areas. Feasible actions to protect native Hawaiian rights: A public pedestrian access route to the shoreline is located at the end of Ala Heiau Road as well as 500-feet from the property at Maku`u Cliffs. According to the County's Shoreline Access website, this coastline is used for hiking, swimming, fishing (with restrictions), kayaking and surfing. The shoreline public access nearby to the property or along the shoreline will not be affected by this project. Lastly, this recommendation for approval is made with the understanding that the applicant remains responsible for complying with all other applicable government requirements in connection with the approved use, prior to its commencement or establishment upon the subject property. Additional governmental requirements may include the issuance of building permits, the installation of approved wastewater disposal systems, compliance with Fire Code, installation of improvements required by the American with Disabilities Act (ADA), among many others. Compliance with all applicable governmental requirements is a condition of this approval; failure to comply with such requirements will be considered a violation that may result in enforcement action by the Planning Department and/or the affected agencies. Based on the above findings, the proposed development will not have substantial adverse impacts on the environment, nor will its approval be contrary to the objectives and policies of Chapter 205A,HRS,relating to Coastal Zone Management and Rule No.9 of the Planning Commission relating to the Special Management Area. Approval of this request is subject to the following conditions: -7-