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

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land and will be consistent with the surrounding area and with the goals, policies, and standards of the General Plan. Additionally, the entire property and majority of the HPP subdivision is zoned by the County of Hawaii as Agricultural 1-acre (A-la) with most parcels in this subdivision developed with single-family dwellings, small farming uses, rental properties, and related development. The newly proposed dwelling and associated improvements will be designed and constructed in a manner that is in keeping with the character of the neighborhood and will be setback from the shoreline further than some neighboring properties. Lastly, the proposed development is consistent with the Puna Community Development Plan (PCDP). The PCDP was developed under the framework of the February 2005 County of Hawaii General Plan and was adopted in 2008 by the Hawaii County Council and amended by Ordinances Nos. 10-104, 11-51, 11-52, 11-53, 11-117 and 11-118 in 2010 and 2011). The applicant stated that "the proposed development is compliant with all land use plans and policies governing the site and surrounding area/neighborhood", however, no specific were provided. Based on Staff's review of the Puna CDP, the project does align with certain goals and objectives: 2.4.2 - Strengthen the capacity of the County to identify important shoreline resources and evaluate development regulations and proposed developments in the shoreline area. The proposed project will preserve and protect the current shoreline access path, which is one of only a few in the area. Additionally, current regulations require the proposed project to be cited 40-feet from the shoreline, which is greater than a number of dwellings in this area. 3.1.1 — (a)Puna retains a rural character while it protects its native natural and cultural resources. and (f)native vegetation, coastal and historical resources are provided new forms ofprotection. This project will be an improvement of the previously unkempt condition of the parcel, while preserving a vital public access to and along the shoreline. The improved development of a modest single-family residence will be in character with the single-family and small farm development of Hawaiian Paradise Park. The development will to the extent feasible, reasonably protect native Hawaiian rights if they are found to exist. In view of the Hawaii State Supreme Court's "PASH" and "Ka Pa'akai O Ka'Aina" decisions, the issue relative to native 7