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

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mitigate the hazard associated with predicted sea level rise or the episodic retreat of the shoreline Pali. Is contrary to the objectives and policies of the Coastal Zone Management Program and the Special Management Area Guidelines of Chapter 205A, HRS: The proposed land use complies with provisions and guidelines contained in Chapter 205A, HRS, Coastal Zone Management and SMA. The proposed use would be consistent with Chapter 205A because it would not affect public access to recreational areas, historic resources, scenic and open space resources, coastal ecosystems, economic uses, or coastal hazards, and would not result in any substantial adverse impact on the surrounding environment. The house site is set a significant distance from the pali and will not restrict any shoreline uses such as fishing or water sports. Access to the shoreline through the parcel is not established, but the public can access the shoreline via the nearby Laupdhoehoe Point Park or through the County parcel to the south. View planes towards the property will not be adversely impacted, as the home site is not visible from the highway, accessible shorelines, or other public vantage points; however, the applicant will be planting landscaping to further hide development from the road. The property contains mostly non-native grasses and bushes — some of which will be removed by the applicant. The property is not situated over any natural drainage system or water feature that would flow into the nearby coastal ecosystem other than the Waipunalei Stream located on the south side of the parcel, and no floodplains are present in the affected area. In terms of beach protection, construction is set back from the top of pali (i.e., shoreline location) at least 130-feet and would not affect any beaches nor adversely affect public use and recreation of the shoreline in this area. With implementation of Best Management Practices associated with grading permits, there should be no impacts on marine resources. The proposed development is consistent with the County General Plan, Hamakua Community Development Plan (RCDP), 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 -7-