PD BACKGROUND REPORT (PL-SMA-2024-000054)

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(B) Any development which would reduce the size of any beach or other area usable for public recreation; (C) Any development which would reduce or impose restrictions upon public access to tidal and submerged lands, beaches, portions of rivers and streams within the special management areas and the mean high tide line where there is no beach; (D) Any development which would substantially interfere or detract from the line of sight toward the sea from the state highway nearest the coast; and (E) Any development which would adversely affect water quality, existing areas of open water free of visible structures, existing and potential fisheries and fishing grounds, wildlife habitats, or potential or existing agricultural uses of land. Discussion: The Project will not reduce the size of any beach or other area usable for public recreation. It will not impose any restriction on public access to tidal or submerged lands or detract from the line of sight toward the sea of any highway, nor is it expected to adversely affect water quality, fisheries, fishing grounds, wildlife habitats or agricultural uses of land. G. Zoning The Property is within the Agricultural Zoning area. Surrounding zoning is also Agricultural. Properties surrounding the Subject Property are developed with single family dwellings and accessory buildings and in agricultural use. Project is situated entirely within the Special Management Area("SMA"). The Project Site is presently zoned Agricultural ("A5a")by the County of Hawaii. This zoning designation is entirely appropriate within current policies for the proposed Project. Parcels zoned for agriculture in Hawaii county are commonly used for mixed residential and farming purposes. This proposed development is squarely in line with those usages. Low density residential development like this allows plenty of space for orchards and other types of farming. Subject parcel is 10 acres and could be subdivided into two parcels, on each of which one residence would be allowed. H. Flood Insurance rate Map (FIRM)Designation is X I. Archaeological Resources Due to sugar cane propagation the existence of any surface or subsurface archaeological remains is extremely unlikely. To the Applicant's knowledge, there are no traditional or customary practices occurring on or near the Project Site. Given that there is not expected to be any significant impact to archaeological, cultural or historic resources in the area, no mitigation measures are recommended. The following letter was sent to State DLNR asking for a finding of"no effect". 13