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

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residence and the conditions of construction permits will minimize potential impacts to coastal resources such as soil erosion. All mandated setbacks and government regulations related to runoff and nearshore waters will be adhered to. No threatened or endangered animal or plant species are present and as such no adverse impact to flora, fauna, or ecosystems would be expected to result from the proposed development or any activities associated with the use. The property includes an existing Individual Wastewater System that the applicant states is sufficient for the new development. The only native plant is the common naupaka which will be retained by the applicant. No native or endemic floral or faunal species are known or have been observed on the project site. Coastal Hazards: The property is predominantly within Flood Zone X with a small portion of the shoreline located within Flood Zone VE. Occupied structures are planned to be elevated above base flood elevations plus freeboard, and properly engineered to withstand wind and water loads. No work will occur within the 40-foot shoreline setback area which includes the VE flood zone. The proposed structures will not be subject to flooding since the dwelling will be built according to flood zone regulations and will be outside the 40- foot shoreline setback. The subject property lies between 3-6 feet above sea level and within the tsunami evacuation zone. Based on the above information, the proposed development is consistent with the objectives and policies of Chapter 205A, HRS. The proposed development is consistent with the County General Plan, Puna Community Development Plan (PCDP), 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 plan was adopted by ordinance in 1989 and revised in 2005. The LUPAG map designates the site as Rural (rur). This designation includes existing subdivisions in the State Land Use Agricultural and Rural districts that have a significant residential component and may contain small farms, wooded areas, and open fields as well as residences. Therefore, the proposed project is in-line with the Rural designation of this area and the shoreline area of the Hawaiian Paradise Park subdivision. The proposed action will retain the essential character of the 6