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

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has been determined that the proposed project to demolish an existing single-family residence and carport and construct a new single-family residence and related development on a 14,000 square foot 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. The purpose of Chapter 205A-26, Hawai`i Revised Statutes (HRS) and Rule 9 of the Planning Commission Rules of Practice and Procedure, is to preserve, protect, and where possible, to restore the natural resources of the coastal zone areas. Therefore, special controls on development within an area along the shoreline are necessary to avoid permanent loss of valuable resources and the foreclosure of management options. The objectives and policies of Chapter 205A-26, HRS and Rule 9-10(h) include, but are not limited to, the protection of coastal recreational resources, historic resources, scenic and open space resources, coastal ecosystems, marine resources, beaches, and controlling development in coastal hazard areas. The proposed demolition of an existing single-family dwelling and carport, and the construction of a new single-family residence and related improvements is consistent with the objectives and policies of the Coastal Zone Management Program (Chapter 205A, Hawaii Revised Statutes)including: Recreational Resources: The proposed project will not impede coastal recreational opportunities. A public shoreline accessway is located approximately 130 feet to the southwest of the subject site. The proposed action will not impact or change this accessway. Lateral shoreline access will not be affected by the project. All demolition and construction activities will be done outside the 40-foot shoreline setback area and behind an existing seawall. No staging of materials or heavy machinery will be allowed in the shoreline setback area. Thus, the project will not inhibit any coastal recreational opportunities accessible to the public. Historic Resources: The small subject parcel is within a well-established residential community with 4