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

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shoreline/fishing access or cultural practices that take place in the shoreline park located south of the project site. In reviewing the proposed development against the factors that may constitute a substantial adverse effect as listed under Planning Commission Rule 9-10 (H) (1-10), it has been determined that the proposed project as described above will not have a significant adverse environmental or ecological effect upon the Special Management Area. In review of the SMA guidelines as listed under HRS 205A-26, the proposed development is consistent with the objectives and policies as provided by Chapter 205A-26, HRS, and Special Management Area guidelines contained in Rule No. 9 of the Planning Commission Rules of Practice and Procedure. The purpose of Chapter 205A-26, Hawaii Revised Statutes (HRS) and Rule 9 of the Planning Commission Rules of Practice and Procedure, is to preserve, protect, and where possible, to restore the natural resources of the coastal zone areas. Therefore, special controls on development within an area along the shoreline are necessary to avoid permanent loss of valuable resources and the foreclosure of management options. The objectives and policies of Chapter 205A-26, HRS and Rule 9-10(h) include, but are not limited to, the protection of coastal recreational resources, historic resources, scenic and open space resources, coastal ecosystems, marine resources, beaches, and controlling development in coastal hazard areas. The proposed construction of a single-family dwelling, detached bedroom, garage, and related improvements is consistent with the objectives and policies of the Coastal Zone Management Program (Chapter 205A, Hawaii Revised Statutes)including: Recreational Resources: The proposed project will not impede coastal recreational opportunities; however, there is no safe access to the shoreline in the immediate area as the property terminates at an approximately 180-foot-high cliff/pali with all development occurring over 100-feet from the "shoreline" (top of pali) in this area. Shoreline and ocean access is provided south of the project site at the Hakalau Bay beach park which is owned and managed by the County. No staging of materials or heavy machinery will be allowed in the shoreline setback area. Thus, the project will not inhibit any coastal recreational opportunities 4