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<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />THIS SHORELINE SETBACK VARIANCE APPLICATION MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY THE FOLLOWING: <br />1. A filing fee of five hundred dollars ($500) to be paid via EPIC. <br />2. An original (signed) copy of the completed application. <br />3. A written narrative, including the following background information on the subject request: <br />A. A Final Environmental Assessment consistent with the requirements of Chapter 343, HRS. Note: Prior to processing the Shoreline Setback Variance Application, a Final Environmental Assessment (EA) and Determination of Impact shall be prepared and published in the OEQC Bulletin, in accordance with the requirements of Chapter 343, HRS, Environmental Impact Statements. <br />B. Detailed written description of the proposed project and a statement of objectives and reasons for the request, including a statement as to how the request complies with the criteria within Planning Commission Rule 8-10 (attached). <br />C. Description of the subject property in sufficient detail to precisely locate the property. Describe existing uses, structures, and topography. <br />D. State/County Plans affecting the subject request: General Plan designation and Community Development Plans (Note: The General Plan and Community Development Plans are available on the Planning Department website at https://www.planning.hawaiicounty.gov). <br />E. A written statement discussing the proposed development in relationship to the objectives and policies as provided by Chapter 205A, HRS, and the Special Management Area guidelines as contained herein. <br />F. Surrounding zoning and land uses. <br />G. Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM) designation (contact Department of Public Works -Engineering Division). <br />H. Archaeological and Historic Resources: Describe and show on the plot plan any known historic and archaeological resources on the property. Examples include human skeletal remains, structural remains, sand deposits, midden deposits, and lava tubes. The application may be provided to the State Department of Land and NaturalResources Historic Preservation Division (SHPD) for a determination of whether the project will affect archaeological/historic resources. Please be aware that a hearing before the Planning Commission may not be held until SHPD and the PlanningDepartment determines resources on the property are adequately identified, recorded,mitigated and/or preserved. <br />I. Valued Cultural Resources: Identify any traditional and customary native Hawaiian rights that are exercised in the area; the extent in which the proposed development willaffect these rights; and feasible action to be taken to protect native Hawaiian rights if they exist. Examples include areas of traditional collection of terrestrial resources (kī leaf, aho chord, thatch, medicinal plants, and ferns) or marine or riparian resources (limu, ʻōpae, ʻoʻopu, hīhīwai) used for subsistence, cultural and religious purposes. Traditional and customary rights may also include rights of access to the archaeological and historical resources of the property. <br />J. Floral and Faunal Resources. <br />K. Public Access: Existing public access to and along the shoreline or to mountain areas and knowledge of whether public access is being used.