PD Recommendation Report (SMA 21-000078)

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near the subject parcel is the public shoreline access trail that will remain open and free of encroachments from the proposed development. SHPD has provided, by letter, a determination for the proposed project that "no historic properties will be affected", thus ending the HRS Ch. 6E-42 historic review process. Scenic and Open Space Resources: The proposed project would not adversely affect any public sight lines or scenic resources as Kuakini Highway is over 3,300 feet mauka with extensive development located between the highway and the subject parcel. Additionally, scenic views from Queen Ka`ahumanu Highway will not be impacted as it is located more than 4,400 feet from the subject parcel and the area between the highway and subject parcel is completely developed with single family dwellings and associated development. Scenic views towards the shoreline would not be altered as there is existing development located makai of the proposed project site (i.e., Ala Ka La Condominium) that currently block coastal views. Coastal Ecosystems and Marine Resources: The proposed development will integrate the site sewer with the existing County sewer system that runs along Ali'i Drive. Additionally, stormwater and runoff management controls will be implemented to assure no impacts to nearby coastal waters. As the subject property lies over 200 feet from the shoreline and at an elevation of 20-40 feet above sea level, the proposed project will have minimal to no impact on coastal or marine resources (including public access). Beaches: There are no beaches on the subject property, however, the property is adjacent to an existing public shoreline access path that allows public use of a small rocky beach. Coastal Hazards: The proposed project is planned on a non-shoreline parcel that is bounded on the makai side by an existing condominium and the mauka side by the County owned Ali'i Drive. The subject parcel is entirely within FEMA Flood Zone "X" which is outside the 500-year flood plain. With regards to tsunamis and coastal storms, the closest mauka- -6-