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

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facility via an existing sewer line fronting Walua Road adjacent to the subject parcel. 24. Recreational Resources: Recreational resources include the shoreline access trail that runs along the northern property boundary;there are no other recreational opportunities for the public located on the subject parcel. While access to burial sites will be provided, it is only for recognized lineal and cultural descendants and not the general public. 25. Scenic and Open Space Resources: Coastal views from the subject parcel are already diminished by the existing development fronting the shoreline and as such, the proposed development will not impact views or open space resources in this area from the nearest State highway (State Route 11). There will be a minor impact of views from Kuakini Highway, however, there is existing development located on either side of the subject parcel. Additonlaly, the applicant will retain the exiting access pathway located on the subject parcel to facilitate shoreline access in this area. Landscaping within and around the project site will improve the area from its current overgrown condition, and the applicant will utilize color schemes and construction material that aligns with the character of Kona and the surrounding development as was stated in their approved Kona Village Design Plan. 26. Traffic: No traffic impact analysis was conducted for the proposed project, as the applicant believes the traffic generated by the proposed IS residential units and two office spaces did not require a formal traffic study. According to the Department of Public Works, both Walua Road and Kuakini Highway are County streets, and there is a planting screen easement preventing vehicular access along Kuakini Highway. Access to Walua Road should have adequate sight distance and shall require DPW approval. The State Department of transportation (DOT) determined that based on the size and location of the proposed development, DOT finds that the proposed project does not appear to significantly impact the state highway system. The development will include forty(40)off-street parking spaces with (5) of them being ADA accessible in compliance with the zoning code. PUBLIC SERVICES AND FACILITIES 27. Access: Access to the proposed project site is via the County owned Walua Road which is an improved roadway with approximately 24-feet of pavement over a 60-foot wide right of way(ROW)easement. An entrance to the property will be constructed from Walua Road at the northern end of the development. No other entrances will be provided. -5-