PD BACKGROUND REPORT (PL-SMA-2023-000036)

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Walua Partners, LLC.: Special Management Area Use Permit Application 4. Coastal Ecosystems: It is expected that the proposed action will not result in any impact on the biological or economic aspects of the coastal ecosystem. The project site is not separated over any major natural drainage system or water feature that would flow into the nearby coastal system. Please see the Biological Reconnaissance in the exhibits for a discussion of the botanical resources. 5. Economic Uses: The proposed development is not a coastal dependent development. It consists of private improvements that will be important to the State's and County's economy as the project site is in a suitable location within the proper zoning. 6. Coastal Hazards: The project site is in an area classified as Zone "X", outside the area of flooding according to the Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRM) prepared by the U.S. Corps of Engineers. All construction will be in compliance with Chapter 27, Flood Control, and with all regulations of the Federal Emergency Management Agency. The proposed development would not create an increase in coastal flooding under normal rainfall conditions, and on-site drainage systems will be developed to adequately dispose of project generated surface runoff. 7. Managing Development: The applicant will notify the surrounding property owners within 300 feet of the perimeter of the property as required by the Zoning Code and Plan Commission Rule No. 9 (Special Management Area) public hearing notification requirements. The applicant is required to serve a First Notice to the surrounding property owners of the proposed development promptly after the Commission fixes a hearing date. The First Notice includes the time, date, and place of the hearing and informs the surrounding property owners the opportunity to participate in the evaluation of the Applicant's request in the Special Management Area Use 18