.PD RECOMMENDATION REPORT (PL-SMA-2024-000047)

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The proposed single-family residence is within a well-established residential development/subdivision that was created decades ago. Many of the shoreline parcels in this area are fully developed with single-family residential structures, related development, and landscaping. The Applicant has designed the development to be 47-feet from the certified shoreline, which is greater than the required 40-foot shoreline setback boundary. There is an existing shoreline access pathway located on a County owned parcel located 200-feet south of the subject parcel which will not be impacted by the proposed project. Based on the above factors the proposed project will not significantly alter or impact coastal resources nor impact access to and along the shoreline. The subject parcel has been an undeveloped parcel within a well-established residential agricultural community, while no work has been done on the parcel the land has been altered by historic land disturbance common to the creation of a residential subdivision. The parcel is overgrown, but with non-native plant species and therefore, it is not anticipated that any rare or endangered floral or faunal species would be found on the parcel, nor would any be affected by the proposed project. A home on this property would have no adverse effect on natural beauty and scenic view planes since it matches the existing residential development located throughout this community developmental parcels. Based on the small size and characteristics, it is anticipated that no historic properties are affected, and there would be no change to the shoreline/fishing access or cultural practices that take place along this coastline or are access via the County parcel located south of the project parcel. In reviewing the proposed development against the factors that may constitute a substantial adverse effect as listed under Planning Commission Rule 9-10 (H) (1-10), it has been determined that the proposed project to construct a new single-family residence and related development on a 0.55-acre parcel of land will not have a significant adverse environmental or ecological effect upon the Special Management Area. In review of the SMA guidelines as listed under HRS 205A-26, the proposed development is consistent with the objectives and policies as provided by Chapter 205A-26, HRS, and Special Management Area guidelines contained in Rule No. 9 of the Planning Commission Rules of Practice and Procedure. 3