PD Recommendation Report Black Sand Beach (PL-SMA-2023-046)

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The proposed development is consistent with the County General Plan, Ka'u Community Development Plan (KCDP), Zoning Code, and other applicable ordinances. The General Plan Land Use Pattern Allocation Guide (LUPAG) for the County of Hawaii is a policy document expressing the broad goals and policies for the long-range development of the Island of Hawai'i. The General Plan (GP) was adopted by ordinance in 1989 and revised in 2005. The project site is designated as a Minor Resort Area by the General Plan, a designation that allows development that accommodates no more than 500 visitor units and should provide both active and passive recreational opportunities commensurate with the scale of development. As described previously, the project area has varied zoning designations, ranging from Low Density Urban (ldu), Medium Density Urban (mdu), Resort (res), and Open (ope) depending on location. All the proposed activities and proposed improvements presented in this application are aligned with its designation as a minor resort area and does not require any changes to amendments to current zoning designations. The significance of the project site is highlighted in the KCDP, which states: A large number of CDP objectives and strategies intersect at Punalu'u, which has a rich ecological, historical, and cultural legacy. The CDP outlines a community-driven, collaborative process for planning the future of Punalu'u. hi order to accomplish the community objectives detailed within the KCDP, policies and goals were created to provide a framework for the applicants support of a community-based planning approach to the proposed project. The following polices listed are most related to the proposed development: Policy 23 — Protect the shoreline from the encroachment of man-made improvements and structures. Policy 24— Maintain the shoreline for recreational, cultural, educational, and or scientific uses in a manner that preserves the resources of this area. Policy 54 — Protect scenic vistas and viewplanes from becoming obstructed, considering structural setbacks from major thoroughfares and highways to protect view planes. -s-