PD RECOMMENDATION REPORT (PL-SMA-2023-000038)

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located approximately 125-feet from the shoreline area, therefore there are no anticipated coastal or flood hazards that will significantly impact the project site. The development will be subject to the requirements of Chapter 27 - Flood Control, of the Hawaii County Code in order to minimize the effects of coastal hazards. In addition, all buildings will be constructed in conformance with Uniform Building Code specifications. In the event of a tsunami or other major weather event, the evacuation of this site would be via Ali`i Drive to Walua Road. The proposed development is consistent with the County General Plan, Hilo Community Development Plan(CDP),Zoning Code and other applicable ordinances. The General Plan Land Use Pattern Allocation Guide (LUPAG) for the County of Hawai`i is a policy document expressing the broad goals and policies for the long-range development of the Island of Hawai`i. The plan was adopted by ordinance in 1989 and revised in 2005. The proposed development is consistent with the General Plan LUPAG Map designation of Resort Node(ren)which includes areas that are a mix ofvisitor-related uses such as hotels, condos, single-family and multiple family residential units,golfcourses and other typical resort recreational facilities, resort commercial complexes, and other support services. Staff notes that the project site has been designated as a "minor resort area", under the General Plan section on Standards and as designed will complement the goals, policies, and standards of the Land Use (Economic, Environmental and Land Use) Elements of the General Plan. The proposed action is in balance with the natural, cultural, and social environment of the County, and it will create temporary construction jobs for local residents and indirectly affect the economy through construction industry purchases from local suppliers as well as permanent jobs for employees of the hotel and bar. The Hawaii County Department of Planning zoning designation for the subject parcels is "Resort-Hotel" 750-sq. ft. (V-.75). The proposed hotel project is a permitted use within the V zoning district and does not require a Use Permit. The development will conform to the requirements of the zoning district relative to permissible uses, maximum allowable height, minimum yard setbacks, minimum off-street parking, and landscaping requirements. -5-