2026-01-05 Exhibit 02_SMA Use Permit Assessment Application

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4. Public Safety and Sanitation Services Public safety services are available Pahoa. All solid waste generated by the project will be disposed of at either the transfer station in Pahoa or at the Hilo Transfer Station. No sewer system exists in the subject area, and the Applicant will comply with Department of Health requirements regarding proper wastewater disposal methods. 5. Parks and Recreation This section is not applicable, as the project would have no direct impacts on parks. 6. Energy Sustainability The subject property has access to the electrical grid and will be able to secure electrical service to the proposed dwelling. The third theme is Transportation. The proposed construction of a single-family dwelling is not subject to the goals and polices of this theme is not applicable to this project. However, the subject property is located within the established Kaimu-Makena Homestead community within a residential area having lot sizes ranging from 5,300 square feet to over 3 acres. The effectiveness of enhancing transportation facilities and options is dependent upon the density and distribution of users. In summary, the proposed construction of a single-family dwelling on the subject property will maintain the rural character of this area of Puna while remaining consistent with the themes outlined by the PCDP. 10. Coastal Zone Management, HRS, Chapter 205A The entire State of Hawaii lies within the Coastal Zone Management area. The intent of the Coastal Zone Management Program is to guide and regulate public and private uses in the coastal zone management area with respect to recreational resources, historic resources, public access to the shoreline, scenic and open space resources, coastal ecosystems, marine resources, economic uses, coastal hazards, managing development, public participation, and beach protection. 11. Special Management Area (SMA) The Special Management Area (SMA) is a part of the Coastal Zone Management Program that is regulated by the County, established to promote the State's policy to preserve, protect, and where possible, to restore the natural resources of the coastal zone of Hawaii. Therefore, special controls on development within the area along the shoreline are necessary to avoid permanent loss of valuable resources and the foreclosure of management options, and to ensure that adequate public access is provided to public-owned or used beaches, recreation areas, and natural reserves, by dedication or other means. The subject property is situated within the SMA due to its immediate proximity to the shoreline. 12. Certified Shoreline Survey A certified shoreline survey of the subject property was secured on March 29, 2023 from the Board of Land and Natural Resources. The certified shoreline migrated inland from the makai boundaries of the 3.677-acre subject property as defined by tax Wage