.PD BACKGROUND REPORT (PL-SMA-2023-000043)

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10-08-31349), a terrace interpreted as an historic/modern temporary encampment(Site 50-10-08-31350), and a livestock control wall (Site 50-10- 08-31351). According to the AIS, "No traditional Hawaiian sites were identified in the project area. This is not unexpected because of the extensive mechanized cultivation of sugar cane that would have destroyed most evidence of the traditional use of the area." The AIS also noted that"The documentation of Site 31348, 31349, 31350, and 31351 adequately documents them and no further work or preservation is recommended." As shown on Exhibit 20, the AIS also documented evidence of the modern cultural use of the project area ("Modern 1", "Modern 2", and"Modern 3"). This consists of three clusters of modern features located in the seaward portion of the parcel, consisting of mounds and terraces potentially used as sitting areas, fire pits, fishing pole holders and a concentration of mortared bricks, likely created and used by local fisherman.No impacts are anticipated to lateral public shoreline access, as there is a 40-foot Shoreline Setback from the top of the pali. Additionally,there are no structures being proposed within the 40-foot Shoreline Setback area, resulting in continued lateral public shoreline access to this area. Wastewater will be treated and disposed of in two separate septic systems, one for the farm dwelling, and another for the caretaker's cottage and barn. Accordingly, this proposed action should not result in the irreversible or irretrievable commitment of any environmental resources. VIL Relationship to HRS, Chapter 205A Obiectives and Policies The Coastal Zone Management(CZM)Area, as defined in Chapter 205A, HRS, includes all the lands of the State. Therefore, the Site lies within the CZM Area. The CZM Program aims to provide recreational opportunities,protect historic resources, protect scenic and open space resources,protect coastal ecosystems, provide facilities for economic development, reduce hazards, and manage development. Program objectives and policies applicable to the proposed Winter Farm project are discussed below: Table 1: Coastal Zone Management Act, Chapter 205A, HRS COASTAL ZONE MANAGEMENT ACT,CHAPTER 205A,HRS S N/S N/A (Key:S=Supportive,N/S=Not Supportive,N/A=Not Applicable) Recreational Resources ftective: A Provide coastal recreational opportunities accessible to the public. Policies: (A) Improve coordination and funding of coastal recreational planning and management; X and (B) Provide adequate,accessible,and diverse recreational opportunities in the coastal zone management area by: (i) Protecting coastal resources uniquely suited for recreational activities that cannot X 10