PD BACKGROUND REPORT PL-SPP-2023-000051

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In this situation, the subject site is not adjacent and/or proximate to the shoreline. As such, gathering or marine life and coastal access is not an issue. The cultural impact if any appears to be non-existent. However, in the event legitimate gathering claims are made by Native Hawaiians, I intend to respect and honor such claims and provide the needed access onto my property. F. Volcanic and Earthquake Hazards The United States Geological Survey (USGS) classifies the area of Kona as Lava Flow Zone 4 on a scale of ascending risk 9 to 1. There is very little that can be done to mitigate this situation and reflects an ongoing threat to all residents and businesses in these areas. The entire island of Hawaii falls within Earthquake Zone 4, according to the County Building Code. As such, certain structural requirements have been taken during the building permit process to address this seismic hazard. In this situation, I have no plans to make further improvements on this building. In the event that I do, compliance with these requirements will be addressed during the building permit process. In 2018 a 6.9 magnitude earthquake shook the island and the house is still standing tall and strong. The house was not damaged at all. G. Other There should be little, if at all, increase to the ambient noise levels. The activities would be domestic related. Normal farm machinery or equipment noise would be louder. Besides, we control noise by living in the house where the rooms will be rented and we have rules in place, such as Quiet Enjoyment Time after 10pm. Guests are not allowed to have parties at our home. The air quality in this area is very good and rarely affected by natural, agricultural and/or vehicular emissions. Vehicular traffic to and from our property should not significantly increase over the current levels. The use itself is non-noxious, and no tour buses will be allowed to our property. If approved, this request should have little or no significant short- or long-term noise, air quality, or visual impacts. VII. PLANNING AND LAND USE CONSIDERATIONS A. Surrounding Land Use The land use character around our property has some farming and farther out there are a multitude of coffee farms. This will benefit ourvisitors to experience Hawaii's coffee all the way down to how it is processed. As well as provide more business to these coffee farms.