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will not impact existing access along the shoreline and has been designed to be a significant distance from the shoreline. Due to the significant erosion located along the sea cliff and the hazards associated with access, the applicants have agreed that no wood, metal, or rope ladder, platform, steps, stairs, concrete pads, or any other constructed appurtenance to gain access to the ocean from the top of the pali (sea cliff) will be built on either property. Coastal Ecosystems and Marine Resources: The proposed land uses comply 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 sites are set far back from the pali and will not restrict any fishing access, and they are not located in a flood zone, nor would it impact drainage areas. The homes will be set back a minimum of 130 feet from the edge of the pali which will mitigate the hazard associated with predicted sea level rise and the predicted retreat of the shoreline pali. Coastal Hazards: The property is predominantly within Flood Zone X with a small portion of the shoreline located within Flood Zone VE. Occupied structures are planned to be elevated above base flood elevations plus freeboard, and properly engineered to withstand wind and water loads. No work will occur within the 80-foot shoreline setback area which includes small portions of VE flood zone. The proposed structures will not be subject to flooding since the dwellings will be built according to flood zone regulations and will be outside the 80-foot shoreline setback and at elevations above 50-feet above sea level. Based on the above information, the proposed development is consistent with the objectives and policies of Chapter 205A, HRS. The proposed development is consistent with the County General Plan, Puna Community Development Plan (PCDP), 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 6