PD Recommendation Report (SMA 21-000078)

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AM Mysin_5MA_5 4-202 i COUNTY OF HAWAPI PLANNING DEPARTMENT RECOMMENDATION JEKATERINA MYSIN SPECIAL MANAGEMENT AREA USE PERMIT APPLICATION(SMA 21-000078) Upon careful review of the applicant's request against the guidelines for a Special Management Area Use Permit, the Planning Deputy Director is recommending that this request to construct a six (6) unit condominium and related improvements be approved by the Leeward Planning Commission. Since this recommendation is made without the benefit of public testimony, the Deputy Director reserves the right to modify and/or alter this recommendation based upon additional information presented at the public hearing. This approval recommendation is based on the following findings: The applicant, Jekaterina Mysin, has submitted an application for a Special Management Area(SMA) Use Permit to construct a six(6)unit condominium and related improvements on the 9,934 square foot subject property. The project will consist of four (4) 2-bedroom/3-bathroom units and two (2) 3-bedroom/5-bathroom units within a 45- foot high, five (5) story structure with parking at ground level under the building; additional off-street parking will be provided. A pool, lanai sitting area, and landscaping will also be included in the development. When reviewing proposed developments within the SMA, the Planning Commission should follow the below listed guidelines as established within HRS 205A- 26 (SMA guidelines): No development shall be approved unless the Planning Commission has first found: (A) That the development will not have any substantial adverse environmental or ecological effect, except as such adverse effect is minimized to the extent practicable and clearly outweighed by public health, safety, or compelling public interests. Such adverse effects shall include, but not be limited to, the potential cumulative impact of individual developments, -1-