PD BACKGROUND REPORT (PL-SMA-2024-000051)

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property has been completed graded and developed with a single-family residence and related improvements since 1955. The Puak6 Petroglyph Park, which is an important archaeological site in this area, is located approximately 0.5 miles from the subject parcel. Archaeological sites also are found in the Paniau Beach area at the south end of Puak6 Beach Drive. None of these sites will be impacted or altered by the proposed project. 19. Cultural/Historic Resources: The shoreline area located adjacent to the subject parcel is currently used for coastal gathering and fishing by native Hawaiians, however, use of the project site itself for traditional and customary rights is unknown. The parcel has been cleared, graded, and developed for over 60 years and therefore it would be unlikely that the site would serve and traditional purpose or use. The proposed project will not interfere, alter, or block shoreline access in this area and the applicant will ensure that vegetation does not grow from the subject property into the shoreline area makai of the parcel. 20. Scenic and Open Space Resources: The construction of a new single-family dwelling is anticipated to have minimal impacts on scenic views. Both the existing and proposed dwellings are primarily one (1) story with a maximum height of 15-feet. The new dwelling will also incorporate a two-story garage on the northeast corner of the parcel, with a maximum height of 22-feet. The proposed development is consistent with the surrounding developed parcels which includes numerous 2-story dwelling structures. Additionally, existing vegetation obstructs ocean views from Puak6 beach Drive, and there are no views from the nearest public highway which is located over 3 miles from the site. Open space resources are primarily the shoreline area makai of the project site, this includes small beach areas, tidal pools, and the ocean which is utilized by both native Hawaiians and the public. 21. Recreation/Public Access: A public pedestrian shoreline access pathway is located approximately 130-feet south (west) of the project site and is part of the overall public access pathways located throughout Puak6 Beach Road. According to the County's Shoreline Access website, this coastline is used for hiking, swimming, fishing, kayaking, and surfing. The existing shoreline public access located near the project site and the -4-