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

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an environmental assessment or environmental impact statement. The use of an existing large foundation that has been dormant on Ali`i Drive will not generate any adverse effects, and appropriate mitigation in relation to viewplanes, pedestrian access, and community character will be conducted to minimize additional adverse impacts. 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: There are no specific or identified recreational activities located on the subject parcel, however, there is an existing shoreline access pathway that runs along Kahakai Road south of the subject parcel to the shoreline. The proposed project will not impact this pathway or interfere with shoreline access in this area. As this project is not on the shoreline, and there is existing development between the ocean and project area,there is no anticipated impact to coastal recreational resources. Therefore, the proposed project will not have any impact on the coastline or other areas utilized for public recreational activities at the shoreline, nor would it impede or hinder the public's ability to access the shoreline. Historic and Cultural Resources: Other than the access at the shoreline makai of the subject parcel, there are no known traditional native Hawaiian or valued cultural resources that exist upon the subject property. The property has been developed previously, first with a mini-golf course,with a foundation to support the proposed hotel/condominium -3-