PD BACKGROUND REPORT (PL-SPP-2024-000063)

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o Regular inspection by contractor to ensure proper use and disposal; o Onsite vehicles and machinery will be monitored for leaks and receive regular maintenance; o Construction materials, petroleum products, wastes, debris, and landscaping substances (herbicides, pesticides, and fertilizers)will be prevented from blowing, falling, flowing, washing or leaching into the ocean; and o All spills will be cleaned up and properly disposed of immediately after discovery. • Unused materials and excess fill (if any) will be properly disposed of at an authorized waste disposal site. With regards to flooding, The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)Flood Insurance Rate map (FIRM)identifies the parcels as Flood Zone "X" (areas outside of the 500-year flood). With regards to historic sites, although no commissioned archaeological survey of the site was conducted, it is highly unlikely that any historic sites would be found on the property as the parcels have been previously cleared. However, in the event any archaeological or historical features are found during any earth disturbance activity, work will stop within the affected area and appropriate clearances from the State DLNR-SHPD and County Planning Department will be secured before work resumes. The General Plan also emphasizes that developments be mindful of an area's natural beauty. The parcels are located roughly 3 miles from the coast and has no access to mountainous regions. Residential/agricultural properties surround the site on all sides. The proposed pavilion and supporting infrastructure will be consistent with single- family residences and land uses in the area. Coastal resources and access will not be impacted since the subject property is not adjacent to the shoreline. The proposed church facility will offer community services and provide fresh produce to families in the area, which aligns with the goal of providing public facilities that effectively service community needs. By providing food and services that improve the well-being of the community, the church facility will help to meet the community needs, while remaining in keeping with the environmental and aesthetic concerns of the area. Given the above, the project specifically fulfills the following pertinent land use goals, policies, and standards of the General Plan: • Designate and allocate land uses in appropriate proportions and mix and in keeping with the social, cultural, and physical environments of the County. • Encourage the development and maintenance of communities meeting the needs of its residents in balance with the physical and social environment. • Encourage urban development within existing zoned areas already served by basic infrastructure, or close to such areas, instead of scattered development. 16