2018-01-18 Leeward Planning Commission Minutes EXHIBIT C

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• Recreational Resources • Historic Resources • Scenic and Open Space Resources Coastal Ecosystems El Economic Uses El Coastal Hazards El Managing Development El Public Participation El Beach Protection El Marine Resources The proposed development conforms to the requirements of Chapter 343, HRS, regarding Environmental Impact Statements. Findings 1 1. As discussed above, the proposed development will not have any significant adverse environmental or ecological effect, except as such adverse effect is minimized to the extent practicable and clearly outweighed by public health, safety, or compelling public interest. 2. The proposed development is consistent with the Hawai`i County General Plan and Zoning Code. 3. The proposed development is also consistent with the objectives, policies, and SMA guidelines of Chapter 205A, HRS. 4. The estimated project cost of $455,000 is not in excess of $500,000. 5. The enclosed Department of Public Works, Engineering Division Memorandum dated May 11, 2017, relating to improvements considered by SMM 17-000372 states the following: "We have reviewed the subject application for compliance with Chapter 27, Floodplain Management, forwarded by your memo dated March 21, 2017, and have no objections to the request. We have determined that the subject properties are located within Zone X according to the Flood Insurance Rate Map (FI' ) by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). All earthwork activity, including grading and grubbing, shall conform to Chapter 10, Erosion and Sedimentation Control, of the Hawaii County Code." 6. The enclosed Dep. ent of Public Works, Engineering Division Memorandum dated August 9, 2017, relating to improvements proposed in SAA 17-001520 states the following: "We have reviewed the subject application for compliance with Chapter 27, Floodplain Management, and our comments are as follows: