PD RECOMMENDATION REPORT (PL-SMA-2024-000052)

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cumulative impact of individual developments, each one of which taken in itself might not have a substantial adverse effect and eliminate planning options. The proposed single-family dwelling is within a well-established residential development/subdivision that was created over 20 years ago. Almost all of the shoreline parcels in this area are fully developed with single-family residential structures, related development, and landscaping. The applicants have designed the development to be outside the 40-foot shoreline setback boundary and over 100-feet from the "shoreline" in this area, with the current shoreline located at the top of a 180-foot tall pali/cliff. There is no existing shoreline access located within the subdivision or across or through the subject parcel, however, approximately 0.25 miles south of the project site is the Hakalau Bay shoreline park which is managed and owned by the County. No work, staging, or placement of heavy machinery will occur within the 40-foot shoreline setback area. Based on the above factors the proposed project will not significantly alter or impact coastal resources nor impact public access to and along the shoreline. The subject parcel has been undeveloped and overgrown within a well-established residential community for decades; surrounding development includes large single-family residences, storage structures, minor agricultural uses, and other related developments. The applicants are planning to develop the property for residential use; however, it is not anticipated that any rare or endangered floral or faunal species would be found on the parcel, nor would any be affected by the proposed project. The new residential structures, garage and related improvements on this property would have no adverse effect on natural beauty and scenic view planes since it has been developed for some time and had become unkempt and overgrown. The proposed project is in line with the existing residential development located throughout this area, and along the Old Mamalahoa Highway. Based on the location of the parcel within a developed residential subdivision, the previously disturbed nature of the project site due to previous agriculture and site planning for the subdivision, it is anticipated that no historic properties will be affected. Staff submitted the project for review by the State Historic Preservation Division (SHPD) for a HRS Ch. 6E-42 review, with the County stating that there will be "No historic properties affected" by the proposed project. Additionally, there will be no change to the 3