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coastline. The property is not situated over any natural drainage system or water feature that would flow into the nearby coastal ecosystem and no floodplains are present in the affected area. In terms of beach protection, the applicants conducted a Coastal Erosion Study which concluded that a 65.2-foot minimum setback was appropriate considering the ongoing erosion along the coast. The applicants propose to exceed that setback by locating construction to more than 130-feet from the top of pali (shoreline) and as such the proposed development would not affect any coastal resources nor adversely affect public use and recreation in this area. The subject parcels are within an established residential community that both agricultural and residential uses, as well as the fully developed Hawaiian Paradies Park located north of the project site. Based on the submittal of the Archaeological Inventory Survey (AIS) and Cultural Impact Assessment (CIA) 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; SHPD has not completed the review request to date. 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 4