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

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COASTAL ZONE MANAGEMENT ACT,CHAPTER 205A,HRS S N/S N/A (Key:S=Supportive,N/S=Not Supportive,N/A=Not Applicable) development outside of presently designated areas when: i Use of presently designated locations is not feasible; X ii Adverse environmental effects are minimized;and X iii The development is important to the State's economy. X Discussion: The proposed Project is a private facility,but its development cannot be considered"important to the State's economy." Coastal Hazards Objective:(A)Reduce hazard to life and property from tsunami,storm waves,stream flooding, erosion, subsidence, and pollution. Policies: (A) Develop and communicate adequate information about storm wave, tsunami, flood, X erosion,subsidence,and point and non point source pollution hazards; (B) Control development in areas subject to storm wave,tsunami,flood,erosion,hurricane, X wind,subsidence,and point and non point source pollution hazards; (C) Ensure that developments comply with requirements of the Federal Flood Insurance X Program;and (D) Prevent coastal flooding from inland projects. X Discussion:According to the Flood Insurance Rate Map(FIRM)prepared by the Federal Emergency Management Agency(FEMA),National Flood Insurance Program(NFIP),the Property is located in"Zone X", meaning that the Property and surrounding area is outside of the 0.2%annual chance floodplain(Exhibit 7). There are no known hazards to life and property on the Project site from storm wave,tsunami runup,hurricane storm surge,wind,stream flooding,erosion,subsidence,and pollution. Managing Development Objective:(A)Improve the development review process, communication, and public participation in the management o coastal resources and hazards. Policies: (A) Use, implement, and enforce existing law effectively to the maximum extent possible X in managing resent and future coastal zone development; (B) Facilitate timely processing of applications for development permits and resolve X overlapping or conflicting permit requirements;and (C) Communicate the potential short and long-term impacts of proposed significant coastal X developments early in their life cycle and in terms understandable to the public to facilitate public participation in the planning and review process. Discussion: This application discusses potential impacts and mitigation measures of the proposed Winter Farm project which will be reviewed by the Planning Department and the Windward Planning Commission. Public Participation L IL Objective:(A) Stimulate public awareness, education, and participation in coastal management. Policies: (A) Promote public involvement in coastal zone managementprocesses; X (B) Disseminate information on coastal management issues by means of educational X materials, published reports, staff contact, and public workshops for persons and organizations concerned with coastal issues,developments,and government activities; and (C) Organize workshops, policy dialogues, and site-specific mediations to respond to X coastal issues and conflicts. 13