PD RECOMMENDATION REPORT (PL-SMA-2024-000048)

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c. The feasible action, if any, to be taken by the Authority to reasonably protect any valued cultural, historical, or natural resources including any existing traditional and customary native Hawaii rights. In review of the SMA guidelines as listed under HRS 205A-26(2)(A), the proposed development will not have any significant adverse environmental or ecological effect, except as such adverse effect is minimized to the extent practicable and clearly outweighed by public health, safety, or compelling public interest. In considering the significance of potential environmental effects, the Director shall consider the sum of those effects that adversely affect the quality of the environment and shall evaluate the overall and cumulative effects of the action on the Special Management Area. Such adverse effects shall include, but not be limited to, the potential cumulative impact of individual developments, each one of which taken in itself might not have a substantial adverse effect and eliminate planning options. The proposed single-family dwelling 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 outside the 40-foot shoreline setback boundary, with the current shoreline setback line bounded by a legally non-conforming rock wall. There is an existing 5-foot shoreline access pathway on the south side of the subject parcel which will be clearly marked and accessible via Ala Heiau Rd. and will not be impacted by the proposed project. Lateral shoreline access is located along the shoreline area makai of the project parcel. No work, staging, or placement of heavy machinery will occur within the 40-foot shoreline setback area. Based on the above factors the proposed project will not significantly alter or impact coastal resources nor impact public access to and along the shoreline. The subject parcel has been developed within a well-established residential community for decades with storage structures, agricultural uses, and residential uses that had become dilapidated, and the property overgrown. The applicant is planning to remove the old structures and develop the property for residential use. The parcel has existing structures, dirt driveway, a rock wall and fencing, with other sections overgrown with common non-native plants; however, it is not anticipated that any rare or endangered 3