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square feet to over 3 acres. The effectiveness of enhancing transportation facilities and <br /> options is dependent upon the density and distribution of users. In this particular <br /> instance, creating a 5-lot subdivision within an existing homestead community will be <br /> less detrimental to any planning efforts to enhance transportation services and facilities. <br /> In summary, the proposed 5-lot residential and agricultural subdivision will <br /> maintain the rural character of this area of Puna while remaining consistent with the <br /> themes outlined by the PCDP. <br /> 24. Coastal Zone Management, HRS, Chapter 205A <br /> The entire State of Hawaii lies within the Coastal Zone Management area. The intent of <br /> the Coastal Zone Management Program is to guide and regulate public and private uses <br /> in the coastal zone management area with respect to recreational resources, historic <br /> resources, public access to the shoreline, scenic and open space resources, coastal <br /> ecosystems, marine resources, economic uses, coastal hazards, managing development, <br /> public participation, and beach protection. <br /> 25. Special Management Area (SMA) <br /> The Special Management Area (SMA) is a part of the Coastal Zone Management <br /> Program that is regulated by the County, established to promote the State's policy to <br /> preserve, protect, and where possible, to restore the natural resources of the coastal <br /> zone of Hawaii. Therefore, special controls on development within the area along the <br /> shoreline are necessary to avoid permanent loss of valuable resources and the <br /> foreclosure of management options, and to ensure that adequate public access is <br /> provided to public-owned or used beaches, recreation areas, and natural reserves, by <br /> dedication or other means. The subject property is situated within the SMA due to its <br /> immediate proximity to the shoreline. An SMA Use Permit is required from the <br /> Windward Planning Commission in order to support the development of the proposed <br /> 5-lot subdivision and associated single-family residential dwellings. <br /> 26. Certified Shoreline Survey <br /> A certified shoreline survey of the subject property was secured on March 29, 2023 <br /> from the Board of Land and Natural Resources. The certified shoreline migrated inland <br /> from the makai boundaries of the 3.800-acre subject property as defined by tax maps, <br /> 16 I Page <br />