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The purpose of Chapter 205A, Hawaii Revised Statutes (HRS) and Special Management Area Rules and Regulations of the County of Hawaii, 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, HRS 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. Coastal Recreational Resources: Only one of the subject parcels (Parcel 44) is located adjacent to the Onekahakaha Beach Park which is frequently used for recreational activities. The remining two (2) parcels are located mauka of Parcel 44 and Machida Lane, with the development more than 200 feet from the shoreline. The proposed project will not interfere with Park activities or impact on the shoreline access in this area. Historic and Cultural Resources: Although no commissioned archaeological survey of the site was conducted, it is highly unlikely that any historic sites would be found on the property as the parcel has been previously developed and cleared in the past. Historic and cultural uses in this area include the beach park located adjacent to the developed subdivision. The proposed project will have no affect on park uses and activities and only borders the parking lot for the park. Scenic and Open Space Resources: Scenic views of the ocean from Onekahakaha Beach Park will not be impacted by the proposed development. The proposed development will be in concert with the existing single-family dwellings and related improvements of the existing subdivision. Coastal Ecosystems, Marine Resources, Beaches: The proposed project, located approximately 200-300 feet from the shoreline, will be developed in accordance with the construction Best Management Practices to minimize adverse impacts to air pollution, sedimentation, erosion, control stormwater runoff, and wastewater management. A DOH approved IWS will be installed, one for each dwelling. -4-