PD Background & Recommendation Report Aloha Kia (Revoke PL-SMA-2023-000032)

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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 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 did not meet the criteria in State law for the requirement of an environmental assessment or environmental impact statement. While the subject parcel is located within the Special Management Area, no work is proposed within the shoreline setback area. Additionally, no work is proposed within the State Right-of-Way (ROW)and as such no HRS 205A trigger was identified. In review of the SMA guidelines as listed under HRS 205A, the proposed development is consistent with the objectives and policies as provided by Chapter 205A, HRS, and Special Management Area guidelines contained in Rule No. 9 of the Planning Commission Rules of Practice and Procedure. The purpose of Chapter 205A, Hawaii Revised Statutes (HRS) and Special Management Area Rules and Regulations of the County of Hawaii, is to preserve,protect, and where possible, to restore the natural resources of the coastal zone areas. Therefore, special controls on development within an area along the shoreline are necessary to avoid permanent loss of valuable resources and the foreclosure of management options. The objectives and policies of Chapter 205A,HRS include,but are not limited to,the protection of coastal recreational resources, historic resources, scenic and open space resources, coastal ecosystems, marine resources, beaches, and controlling development in coastal hazard areas. Coastal Recreational Resources: The subject property is located across the street from the Reeds Bay Ice Ponds, which is frequently used for recreational activities. The proposed project is more than 80-feet from the Ice Ponds,with a new roadway and drainage system recently constructed between the project area and the pond. This project will not impact access or the enjoyment of the ponds or larger Reeds Bay area. The project will be constructed with drainage and runoff mitigation to prevent impact to the ponds from stormwater. Historic and Cultural Resources: Although no commissioned archaeological survey of the site was conducted,it is highly unlikely that any historic sites would be found -2-