2015-10-22 Leeward Exh A (SMA 15-060)

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which the applicant and the Planning Director agreed that in light of a certified shoreline that we would agree upon this particular line as the current shoreline, and we would use this line in reference to, Number One, setback, shoreline setbacks for new structures. In this case because on the north side of the property there is an existing hardened rock wall, we agreed to a 40-foot setback, which is our standard shoreline setback area, which is identified with the green outline. In the areas where there were no hardened structures along the south side of the property and through the middle of the property, the applicant and the Planning Director agreed to hold back the line to 60 feet. And so, again, the proposal is to hold back all new structures, new construction, out of those areas. There could be some allowances what we call minor structures and activities within this area, but those have to meet those standards and they are reviewed and approved through the Planning Department by the Planning Director. Additionally, this is the line that the Planning Department and the applicant referred to when we talked about not restricting public access that there is access allowable makai of this line to the public that would be unrestricted. The only areas that are of concern are obviously the buffers around the heiau that are in place, and that is for protection of the historic and cultural resources. Other than that, a majority of the conditions are standard conditions. But we believe that the agreement has resulted in a comprehensive recommendation to the Planning Commission. With that, that concludes our presentation. If you have any questions, I stand ready to answer. UNGER: Thank you. Commissioners, are there any questions? I have a question. In regard to the access, is there going to be an opportunity for the public to participate in either the interim resolution, or access agreement, and then the final access plan? DARROW: In our standard procedure for public access plans to our SMA permits, if they are not already, you know, currently we have a plan that is identified in this SMA permit, that’s a proposed plan. The more comprehensive plan usually is done administratively through, again, the Planning Director’s review, as well as consultation with the Department of Land and Natural Resources. It’s not a process that the public, we hold another public hearing or we send it out for comments; it’s usually done administratively. With that, I’d like to say that the Planning Director through this process has heard loud and clear what the issues are of concern, and is going to work on making sure that this plan tries to meet all aspects of both the public’s concern, as well as the concerns of the applicant and Kamehameha Schools, as far as preservation of cultural and historic sites and safety for the children. UNGER: Okay, thank you. So the interim plan that was discussed is already being determined, so that is going to be it up to the and through the demolition of the hotel, and then after that a more permanent, a permanent access will be --. DARROW: Correct. UNGER: -- determined. DARROW: The interim plan will need to be submitted prior to the commencement of the demolition activities for the outside of the hotel; so it hasn’t been submitted as of this time. 3 EXHIBIT A