.PD RECOMMENDATION REPORT (PL-SPP-2024-000061)

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Land Use Policy No. 21: To preserve the agricultural character of Hamakua and to reinforce existing protections, the CDP Land Use Guide Map designates agricultural lands in the Hamakua Planning Area to be preserved for agriculture and open space. Development and construction in the Agricultural designation shall be limited to agriculture,related economic infrastructure and cottage industries,renewable energy,open area recreational uses, and community facilities,unless otherwise permitted by law. County Action Policy 124: Encourage the development of small "bed and breakfast" type visitor accommodations, in particular those with heritage, agriculture, wellness, or similar themes. Kokua Action 74: Encourage appropriate visitor-related uses and facilities (such as Bed and Breakfasts). The proposed bed and breakfast will provide the applicants with supplemental income and support existing agricultural uses. Given the preceding, the request is consistent with the goals and objectives of the HCDP. The proposed use is not contrary to the objectives sought to be accomplished by Chapter 205A, Hawaii Revised Statutes, relating to Coastal Zone Management Program. The Special Management Area(SMA)is part of the Coastal Zone Management Program regulated by the County. The subject property is not proximate to the shoreline and will not be impacted by coastal hazards or affect beach erosion, coastal ecosystems, and marine resources. There is no designated public access to the mountain or shoreline areas over the property and the proposed use will not adversely impact any recreational resources, including access to and along the shoreline, scenic and open space nor visual resources. Therefore, the proposed use is not contrary to the objectives of Chapter 205A, Hawaii Revised Statutes. The request will not have a significant adverse impact to traditional and customary Hawaiian Rights. In view of the Hawaii State Supreme Court's"PASH" and "Ka Pa`akai O Ka`Aina" decisions, the issue relative to native Hawaiian gathering and fishing rights must be addressed in terms of the cultural, historical, and natural resources and the associated traditional and customary practices of the site. 8