HomeMy WebLinkAboutPD Recommendation Report Black Sand Beach (PL-SMA-2023-046) RNnaluuBSB SMA 02 2024
COUNTY OF HAWAI`I PLANNING DEPARTMENT
RECOMMENDATION
BLACK SAND BEACH LLC
SPECIAL MANAGEMENT AREA USE PERMIT APPLICATION
(PL-SMA-2023-000046)
Upon careful review of the applicant's request against the guidelines for granting of a Special
Management Area Use Permit, the Planning Director recommends that this request to develop
225 residential and short stay units, village and wellness center, retail uses, rehabilitation
and use of golf courses, and dedication of a portion of coastline as a conservation area on
an approximately 147-acre portion of a larger 434-acre project site within the Special
Management Area be approved by the Planning Commission. Since this recommendation is
made without the benefit of public testimony, the Director reserves the right to modify and/or
alter this recommendation based upon additional information presented at the public hearing.
This approval recommendation is based on the following:
The applicant requests a Special Management Area Use Permit to develop the project
area, named Punalu'u Village, which is proposed as a residential and commercial
development consisting of approximately 225 residential and short-stay units, a village
and wellness center, rehabilitation of the existing golf course, tennis facilities,
infrastructure, and the dedication of approximately 30 acres along the project sites
coastline as a conservation/preservation area.
The grounds for approving development within the Special Management Area are based
on HRS, Chapter 205A-26(2) (Special Management Area guidelines) and Rule 9-11(e) of
the Planning Commission Rules of Practice and Procedure. Planning Commission Rule 9-
11(e) states that the Authority (Planning Commission) may permit the proposed
development only upon finding that:
1. The development will not have any substantial adverse environmental or ecological
effect except as such adverse effect is minimized to the extent practicable and is
clearly outweighed by public health, safety or compelling public interest;
2. The development is consistent with the objectives and policies and the Special
Management Area guidelines as provided by Chapter 205A, HRS;
3. The development is consistent with the General Plan, Community Plan, Zoning Code
and other applicable ordinances;
4. The development will, to the extent feasible, reasonably protect native Hawaiian
rights if they are found to exist, including specific factual findings regarding:
a. The identity and scope of valued cultural historical or natural resources in the
petition area, including the extent to which traditional and customary native
Hawaiian rights are exercised in the petition area;
b. The extent to which those resources including traditional and customary
native Hawaiian rights, will be affected or impaired by the proposed action;
and
c. The feasible action, if any, to be taken by the Authority to reasonably protect
any valued cultural, historical or natural resources including any existing
traditional and customary native Hawaii rights.
In review of the SMA guidelines as listed under HRS 205A-26(2)(A), the
proposed development will not have any substantial 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. In
considering the significance of potential environmental effects, the Director shall
consider the sum of those effects that adversely affect the quality of the environment and
shall evaluate the overall and cumulative effects of the action on the Special Management
Area. Such adverse effects shall include, but not be limited to, the potential cumulative
impact of individual developments, each one of which taken in itself might not have a
substantial adverse effect and eliminate planning options.
The proposed project did not meet the criteria in State law for the requirement of
an environmental assessment or environmental impact statement under Hawaii Revised
Statutes (HRS) Ch. 343-5, however, the applicant chose to update both the Cultural
Impact Assessment (CIA) and the Archaeological Impact Assessment (AIS) in order to
ensure those resources were preserved and protected in light of this new proposed
development project. The proposed project, Punalu'u Village, provides an opportunity to
properly manage, repair, and enhance this area after years of neglect. This proposed
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project does represent a significant impact on the area, and coastal resources, however,
the project aims to improve the resources and mitigate impacts to this area. Facility
management is necessary to ensure the continued protection of environmental, cultural,
and historical resources. Staff notes that the most sensitive area, those that have not been
heavily impacted by previous land use activities, is the coastal portion of the project area.
The applicant intends to place a large portion of the coastal area into a preserve or other
protection status to maintain those resources at the shoreline. The project is utilizing the
designated zoning of the site, and as such will be in-line with the existing entitlements
related to zoning and appropriate land uses, as well as re-constructing and repairing
existing structures and infrastructure to minimize further impacts to the site and
surrounding area. The proposed project, as designed, will not generate any adverse
effects that cannot be mitigated with proper Best Management Practices (BMP), or are
lands that are already impacted by previous land work including significant grading and
grubbing. The applicant intends to implement appropriate mitigation in relation to
viewplanes, pedestrian access, and community character to ensure the varied and large
site is viable for both the existing community, and visitors to the area. Staff believes that
the past poor management of the area has led to a decline of natural resources, and this
project aims to repair some of the damage while setting up the project site and
surrounding area into a more comprehensive management regime.
In review of the SMA guidelines as listed under HRS 205A, the proposed
development is consistent with the objectives and policies as provided by Chapter
205A, HRS, and Special Management Area guidelines contained in Rule No. 9 of the
Planning Commission Rules of Practice and Procedure.
The purpose of Chapter 205A, Hawaii Revised Statutes (HRS) and Special
Management Area Rules and Regulations of the County of Hawaii, is to preserve,
protect, and where possible, to restore the natural resources of the coastal zone areas.
Therefore, special controls on development within an area along the shoreline are
necessary to avoid permanent loss of valuable resources and the foreclosure of
management options. The objectives and policies of Chapter 205A, HRS include, but are
not limited to, the protection of coastal recreational resources, historic resources, scenic
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and open space resources, coastal ecosystems, marine resources, beaches, and controlling
development in coastal hazard areas.
Coastal Recreational Resources: All proposed improvements will occur on State
Land Use (SLU) Urban designated lands, and no improvements are proposed within the
entire shoreline frontage of the project site that is within the SLU Conservation District.
Portion of the shoreline frontage of the project site managed by the County as part of the
Black Sand Beach Park complex of which facility and ground maintenance is conducted
by the County Parks and Recreation Department. There are numerous coastal recreational
resources that are currently enjoyed by community members and visitors to the area. The
beach park allows for camping, fishing, hiking, and includes pavilions for gathering and
other recreational uses. The black sand beach is heavily used by visitors and the
community for fishing, and beach-type activities. Access to the shoreline is via the
county beach park, and the black sand beach area. Lateral shoreline access (access along
the shoreline) is open and accessible from many points along the shoreline of the project
area. Staff visited the site and were able to traverse the entire shoreline from the most
northern end of black sand beach south towards to the Beach Park and beyond. The
proposed coastal reserve area will also provide additional cultural and recreational access
and will preserve this area of the shoreline for the future. The proposed project will not
interfere with the current level of shoreline access in this area, however, the increase in
development will ultimately bring more visitors to the shoreline. In order to mitigate the
increased foot traffic and visitors to the coastal area the applicant will work to improve
the existing infrastructure to accommodate the increase in visitors, as well as providing
consistent resource management which has been severely lacking over the past 2 decades.
The applicant has already begun improving the parking area that provides access to the
Black Sand Beach area, minimizing the current parking scheme which allows vehicles to
park next to the pond and on the sandy beach. Based on the proposed development being
outside the shoreline area, as well as the dedication of the coastal preservation site, and
the improvements to existing infrastructure (i.e., parking), the Planning Department
believes the impacts to coastal resources can be mitigated. Additionally, having one
entity (landowner) that has the ability to holistically manage the entire project site where
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no management has been occurring is an improvement. The applicant will also be
required to address, via study, the proposed projects potential impacts on coastal, cultural,
and water quality via the submission of a Water Quality and Marine Life Monitoring and
Management plan, Pond management plan, Cultural Resources Management plan, and a
Shoreline Management Plan all to be approved by the Planning Dept. prior to
development to further enshrine the conservation of the areas resources. Based on our
review, the proposed projects potential impacts to the coastline or other areas utilized for
public recreational activities at the shoreline will be mitigated, and therefore will not
impede or hinder the public's ability to access the shoreline.
Historic and Cultural Resources: The extensive project area includes cultural
remains, such as a heiau, burial sites and habitation sites, and natural resources such as
ponds, black sand beach, viewplanes, and the rugged Kau coastline — all of which are
considered significant cultural and historic resources. While there are numerous sites
throughout the area, the project has been designed to not impact lands where known
cultural sites or features have been identified by the cultural and archeological
assessments conducted for this application. Staff notes that based on information
provided, the majority of the new development will occur in areas previously disturbed
by past land use activities including extensive grading which occurred in this area in the
1960s-1970's (prior to SMA law). The 2006 Cultural Impact Assessment (CIA) and the
subsequent updated CIA in 2023 identified important cultural site and practices within
the project site, which include: stone cultural remains (e.g., heiau, ahu, caves, mounds,
enclosures), petroglyphs and trail segments, a fishpond, marine resources important to
native Hawaiians, and the black sand beach. Additionally, since 1969 the project area has
been extensively developed, which included significant grading and grubbing of the
landscape to create the gold course. Several cultural resources were identified in archival
literature, archaeological surveys, and interviews conducted for ethnographic study and
included in the updated CIA. The sites identified include heiau and ko'a shrines, burial
sites, a historic cemetery associated with a historic church, petroglyph areas, and other
storied places. Other cultural resources for this community include gathering of plants
such as coconut, kukui, noni, ti pants, hau, hala, various medicinal plants, lei flowers, and
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seeds that are found throughout the project area. One of the most significant cultural
resources of the Punalu'u area is the ocean, bays, coves, and coastal areas within the
project area as well as beyond the project site boundaries. From the Volcano area to
South Point, Punalu`u is the only viable/accessible beach for the residents from Pahala to
Na`alehu and as such maintaining continued access to the beach, ocean, and coastal area
is important to this region.
As stated in the 2006 CIA, the entire Punalu`u area (Punalu`u, Ninole, Hama,
Wailau and Hilea) still has an abundance of cultural resources in spite of prior plantation
and resort activities simply because the people of this area continue to practice these
cultural traditions. Despite the vegetation overgrowth and dilapidated former resort
structures, the area continues to be utilized by locals and visitors alike. The proposed
development will likely impact some cultural resources during and after construction,
such as sub-surface structures, midden, artifacts, or unmarked reburials. This could be
mitigated with a cultural monitor and archaeologist present for any subsurface activity as
well as surface activity. Preservation and Burial Treatment plans are recommended to
properly care for identified archaeological features recommended for preservation. In
addition, the CIA Update recommended that mitigation should include a walk-through of
kupuna/cultural practitioners, Kuleana landowners, the archaeologist, and the
development planners to record all the burial areas that are not recorded in the
archaeology report or SMA application. An advisory group made up of primarily kupuna
knowledgeable of the area, Kuleana owners and other Punalu`u landowners, could be
formed to advise planners of cultural protocol, sensitive areas, and cultural resources
(burials, medicine, food and craft plants, and other cultural resources). Before any future
construction is started an additional Burial Treatment Plan for inadvertent burials or re-
burials is recommended that includes cultural protocols (i.e. re-wrapping `iwi kupuna,
ceremony, etc.) as well as State and County regulations. Any construction ground activity
will include the requirement to have a cultural and archeological monitor on-site during
all ground disturbing activities.
Scenic and Open Space Resources: The beauty of the project site is very well
known, which is why residents refer to this area as the "piko" of Ka`u. All repair and
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maintenance activities will generally be situated in the area mauka of the coastal section
of Ninole Loop Road and Ninole Cove Place rights-of-way and away from the shoreline
areas and the State Land Use Conservation area. No new structures are being proposed by
this application within the proposed coastal preservation easement and managing the
lands through removal of excessive overgrowth from the remainder of the project area
should enhance the scenic beauty and open space character within the Project Site. The
understory of overgrown non-native and invasive grasses and weeds is the target of
cleanup; however, non-native vegetation is pervasive throughout the project site. Staff
notes that the project is designed to fit in with the surrounding landscape and area and
will be sited to minimize potential viewplane impacts from the ocean towards the
mountains.
Coastal Ecosystems, Marine Resources, Beaches: A primary portion of the
proposed project involves the continued repair and maintenance of existing infrastructure
systems (e.g., wastewater treatment system) that have been neglected for decades. Failure
of these systems could have a significant adverse impact on the coastal ecosystem and as
such the proposed project aims to minimize those impacts by upgrading and maintaining
roads, water systems, wastewater systems, trails, and other necessary infrastructure such
as electric. Land within the SLU Conservation District located along the shoreline will
not be directly subjected to activities included in this proposed project. By not developing
the Conservation District portion of the project site an in situ coastal buffer zone will be
created, and when coupled with the existing County beach park, and preservation area
will alleviate or mitigate any impacts to the coastal zone from this proposed project.
Coastal Hazards: The majority of the proposed projects development are located
within Flood Zone X which represents areas determined to be outside the 500 year flood
plain; no new facilities are proposed along the coastal portions of the project site. The
development will be subject to the requirements of Chapter 27 - Flood Control, of the
Hawaii County Code in order to minimize the effects of coastal hazards. In addition, all
buildings will be constructed in conformance with Uniform Building Code specifications.
In the event of a tsunami or other major weather event, the evacuation of this site would
be via Ninole Loop Road to Mamalahoa Highway
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The proposed development is consistent with the County General Plan, Ka'u
Community Development Plan (KCDP), Zoning Code, and other applicable
ordinances. The General Plan Land Use Pattern Allocation Guide (LUPAG) for the
County of Hawaii is a policy document expressing the broad goals and policies for the
long-range development of the Island of Hawai'i. The General Plan (GP) was adopted by
ordinance in 1989 and revised in 2005. The project site is designated as a Minor Resort
Area by the General Plan, a designation that allows development that accommodates no
more than 500 visitor units and should provide both active and passive recreational
opportunities commensurate with the scale of development. As described previously, the
project area has varied zoning designations, ranging from Low Density Urban (ldu),
Medium Density Urban (mdu), Resort (res), and Open (ope) depending on location. All
the proposed activities and proposed improvements presented in this application are
aligned with its designation as a minor resort area and does not require any changes to
amendments to current zoning designations.
The significance of the project site is highlighted in the KCDP, which states: A
large number of CDP objectives and strategies intersect at Punalu'u, which has a rich
ecological, historical, and cultural legacy. The CDP outlines a community-driven,
collaborative process for planning the future of Punalu'u. hi order to accomplish the
community objectives detailed within the KCDP, policies and goals were created to
provide a framework for the applicants support of a community-based planning approach
to the proposed project.
The following polices listed are most related to the proposed development:
Policy 23 — Protect the shoreline from the encroachment of man-made
improvements and structures.
Policy 24— Maintain the shoreline for recreational, cultural, educational, and
or scientific uses in a manner that preserves the resources of this area.
Policy 54 — Protect scenic vistas and viewplanes from becoming obstructed,
considering structural setbacks from major thoroughfares and highways to protect
view planes.
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Policy 62 — Protect, preserve, and effectively manage forests, watersheds,
shoreline areas, natural areas, and rare or endangered species and their habitats.
Policy 69 — Protect, restore, and enhance the sites, buildings, and objects of
significant historical and cultural importance to Hawaii.
Policy 70 — Protect all rights, customarily and traditionally exercised for
subsistence, cultural and religious purposes, and possessed by ahupua'a tenants
who are descendants of native Hawaiians in this area.
Policy 79 — Ensure appropriate public access to the shoreline, public trails,
hunting areas, scenic places and vistas, and significant historic sites, buildings,
and objects of public interest. Additionally, ensure access for cultural
practitioners.
Policy 88 —Establish the Punalu`u-Ninole Springs region as a recreation area.
The following policy controls from the KCDP are related to the development of the
proposed project:
Policy Control 1 — Rehabilitate and develop within existing zoned urban areas
already served by basic infrastructure, or close to such area, instead of scattered
development.
Policy Control 5 — Rehabilitate and optimize the utilization of designated resort
areas that are presently serviced by basic facilities and utilities, and before new
resorts are allowed in undeveloped coastal areas.
Policy Control 6 — The development of visitor accommodations and a resort
development should complement the character of the area; protect the
environment and natural beauty; respect existing lifestyles, cultural practices, and
cultural resources; provide shoreline public access; and provide affordable
housing to meet demand created by the development.
The policies and policy controls listed above are utilized to set community actions
according to the KCDP, which specifically calls out Community Action (No. 29) to
develop and implement plans for Punalu'u. The applicant has integrated a number of
policies related to the long-term planning of this area, and the project will serve to protect
and preserve environmental, historic and cultural, and recreational activities, all while
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providing a new revenue stream to the area to support on-going restoration efforts and the
community.
The project area is adequately served with essential services, such as water,
electricity, and telephone. Wastewater will be directed to the existing privately owned
WWTP, and stormwater will be managed on site via approved drainage and other
supporting structures. Additionally, DEM-Solid Waste Division is requiring a Solid
Waste Management Plan be submitted and approved by DEM prior to occupancy of the
development. As such the proposed development is consistent with the County General
Plan, Zoning Code, and Ka'u Community Development Plan.
The development will to the extent feasible, reasonably protect native
Hawaiian rights if they are found to exist. hi view of the Hawaii State Supreme
Court's "PASH" and "Ka Pa'akai O Ka'Aina" decisions, the issue relative to native
Hawaiian rights, such as gathering and fishing rights, must be addressed in terms of the
cultural, historical, and natural resources and the associated traditional and customary
practices of the site.
Investigation of valued resources: A Cultural Impact Assessment (CIA) was
completed in 2006 to complement the 2006 Draft EIS for the SeaMountain at Punalu'u
project. The report identified important cultural places and uses present within the project
site such as stone cultural remains, petroglyphs and trail segments, a fishpond, marine
resources, and the black sand beach itself. An update to the 2006 CIA was conducted in
April 2023 which consisted of an archival review of the 2006 CIA, a review of the 2023
archaeology report, and an ethnographic survey (which included oral history interviews).
A draft Archeological Inventory Survey (AIS) of the entire project area was conducted in
2005 as part of the 2006 Draft EIS. In preparation for this current project the applicant
conducted an update to the 2005 draft AIS with an "Addendum Archeological Inventory
Survey" for the Punalu'u black sand beach property which was conducted in March 2023.
It was found that the proposed development and redevelopment activities will occur
within previously disturbed portions of the project site and will avoid direct impacts to
any of the previously identified historic properties. Staff notes that in July 2023, the
Planning Department submitted the addendum to the AIS to the State Historic
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Preservation Division (SHPD) for a Ch. 6E-42 historic preservation review, and
confirmation of reservation and buffer plans. The submittal was done prior to the
submittal of the SMA application under the director of SHPD. To date SHPD has not
responded to our initial request, and no correspondence from SHPD regarding the status
of the review has been submitted to the Planning Department. The Planning Department
will require the applicant to confer with SHPD to assure the updated CIA and AIS are
reviewed and approved prior to any proposed development related to this SMA
application.
The applicant has worked diligently towards establishing relationships with
Kupuna, residents, and various community organizations to seek their collective guidance
on how these lands can be property preserved as a historical, cultural, environmental, and
economic resource for the future of this area. The applicant has committed to revitalize
Punalu'u in a measured way by focusing on the community-based priorities that can be
accomplished prior to engaging in the larger development such as the developing the
farmers market, removing overgrown vegetation, and improving existing infrastructure.
The valuable cultural, historical, and natural resources found in the area:
The 2006 archaeological inventory survey (AIS) of the entire 434-acre project
area was completed and it was determined that approximately 90% of the resort area had
been mechanically cleared or altered by floods and tsunami. According to the applicant,
by 2006 more than 100 cultural sites had been destroyed by development projects in the
coastal portion of Punalu'u, Wailau, and Ninole Ahupua'a, and it appears that none of the
mitigation recommendations presented in any of the earlier archaeological studies had
been followed through on. The 2006 AIS identified a total of 34 extant historic properties
within the overall resort property. Twenty-four (24) of the sites were previously
identified and nine (9) were thought to be newly identified. The 2006 survey Tulchin et
al. (2006) attempted to correlate the sites they identified during their survey with
previously recorded sites, but they were hindered by the extent of land disturbance within
the resort property and the brevity of the site descriptions presented in the prior reports,
as well as the confusion that multiple site numbers were given for the same feature
throughout the years. Ultimately, existing SIHP site designations were retained for fifteen
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of the recorded sites (Sites 50-10-68-03512, -03513, -03515, -03519 to -03522, -03524, -
04309, -04310, -04330, -04360, -04368, -07361, and -07370), and new SIHP
designations were assigned to nineteen of the sites (Sites 50-10-68-24897 through -
24916). The sites documented in the 2006 AIS were in various states of disrepair. It was
determined that approximately 75% of the petroglyphs originally documented were
reported destroyed, most likely being bulldozed during construction of the Punalu'u
Beach Park access road and parking lot.
Cultural land resources include plants, such as coconut, kukui, noni, tea plants,
hau, hala, various medicine (undisclosed) plants, lei flower and seeds. One of the major
cultural resources of the Punalu'u area is the ocean, bays, coves, and coastal areas as they
provide for the continued cultural practices of fishing and gathering. Many of the cultural
practices today continue to include marine and land resources. the entire Punalu'u area
(Punalu'u, Nmole, Hama, Wailau and Hilea) still has an abundance of cultural resources
in spite of prior plantation and resort activities simply because the people of this area
continue to practice these cultural traditions. And despite the vegetation overgrowth and
dilapidated former resort structures, the area continues to be utilized by locals and visitors
alike. The proposed development will likely impact some cultural resources during and
after construction, such as sub-surface structures, midden, artifacts or unmarked reburials.
Possible adverse effects or impairment of valued resources: Given the limited
scope of the proposed activities within the project site, the applicant is not able to identify
any irreversible or irretrievable commitment of cultural, historical, recreational, or
ecological resources as a result of the proposed improvements. As mentioned above, this
application presents a proposal that protects valued coastal resources in the area by
properly managing all facilities and resources. Decades of neglect have severely impacted
this area and without proper management and preservation will lead towards the
continued loss of valuable resources and opportunities. The applicant, along with its
community stakeholders, will commit its resources towards the revitalization of Punalu'u
in a manner that can be embraced by the community of Ka`u.
Feasible actions to protect native Hawaiian rights: Preservation and Burial
Treatment plans are recommended to properly care for identified archaeological features
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recommended for preservation. In addition, the CIA Update recommended that mitigation
should include a walk-through of kupuna/cultural practitioners, kuleana landowners, the
archaeologist and the development planners to record all the burial areas that are not
recorded in the archaeology report or Master Plan. An advisory group made up of
primarily kupuna knowledgeable of the area, kuleana owners and other Punalu`u
landowners, should be formed to advise planners of cultural protocol, sensitive areas, and
cultural resources (burials, medicine, food and craft plants, and other cultural resources).
Any construction ground activity should include a cultural monitor, as well as an
archaeologist. Of the 34 historic sites identified in the draft 2005 survey, 3 sites were not
located within the five (5) Development Sites and therefore not closely inspected. One
site (SHPD# 50-10-68-04330), a historic animal pen/enclosure, was apparently destroyed
in 2016 by land clearing activities. The remaining 30 historic sites were inspected with
updated condition assessment, and all are recommended for preservation. A preservation
plan will be prepared for 26 sites and a burial treatment plan will be prepared for the
remaining 4 sites. Archaeological monitoring will be conducted during any ground
disturbing activities within the five Development Sites.
Lastly, this approval is made with the understanding that the applicant remains
responsible for complying with all other applicable government requirements in
connection with the approved use, prior to its commencement or establishment upon the
subject property. Additional governmental requirements may include the issuance of
building permits, the installation of approved wastewater disposal systems, compliance
with Fire Code, installation of improvements required by the American with Disabilities
Act (ADA), among many others. Compliance with all applicable governmental
requirements is a condition of this approval; failure to comply with such requirements
will be considered a violation that may result in enforcement action by the Planning
Department and/or the affected agencies.
Based on the above findings, the proposed Punalu'u Village development project and
related improvements will not have substantial adverse impacts on the environment, nor will its
approval be contrary to the objectives and policies of Chapter 205A, HRS, relating to Coastal
Zone Management and Rule No. 9 of the Planning Commission relating to the Special
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Management Area. Approval of this request is subject to the following conditions:
1. The applicant(s), its successor(s) or assign(s) shall be responsible for complying with all
of the stated conditions of approval.
2. The applicant shall secure all necessary approvals and permits from other affected
Federal, State, and County agencies as necessary to comply with all applicable laws and
regulations.
3. Construction and operation of the proposed Punalu'u Village, and coastal preservation
area shall be conducted in a manner that is substantially representative of plans and
details as contained within the Special Management Area Use Permit application dated
December 18, 2023, and representations made to the Windward Planning Commission.
4. Construction of the proposed development shall be completed within ten (10) years from
the effective date of this permit. Prior to construction, the applicant shall secure Final
Plan Approval for the proposed development from the Planning Director in accordance
with Section 25-2-70, Chapter 25 (Zoning Code), Hawaii County Code. Plans shall
identify all existing and/or proposed structure(s), paved driveway access, and parking
stalls associated with the proposed development. Landscaping shall be indicated on the
plans for the purpose of mitigating any adverse noise or visual impacts to adjacent
properties in accordance with the requirements of Planning Department's Rule No. 17
(Landscaping Requirements) and Chapter 25 (Zoning Code), Hawaii County Code.
5. All driveway connections to Ninole Loop Road shall conform to Chapter 22, County
Streets, of the Hawaii County Code.
6. All construction and maintenance activities on the subject parcel shall comply with
Chapter 27, Floodplain Management, of the Hawaii County Code.
7. All earthwork and grading shall conform to Chapter 10, Erosion and Sedimentation
Control of the Hawaii County Code.
8. The applicant will submit to the Planning Department for review and approval the
following updated plans: 1) Water Quality and Marine Life Monitoring Plan, 2) Pond
Management Plan, 3) Cultural Resources Management Plan, and 4) Shoreline and
Preservation Area Management Plan. These plans shall be submitted prior to any
development activities described in this permit.
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9. The applicant shall incorporate any recommendations provided by the State Historic
Preservation Division (SHPD) into the project design prior to development activities
described in this permit. The applicant will ensure that any recommendations or
requirements made by SHPD related to either cultural or archaeological sites will be
implemented as directed, which may include, but not be limited to, cultural and
archaeological monitoring during development of the project.
10. Artificial light from exterior lighting fixtures, including, but not necessarily limited to
floodlights, up-lights or spotlights used for decorative or aesthetic purposes shall be
prohibited if the light directly illuminates, or is directed to project across property
boundaries, or toward the shoreline and ocean waters, except as may otherwise be
permitted pursuant to Section 205A-71(b), Hawaii Revised Statutes.
11. All development generated runoff shall be disposed of on-site and shall not be directed
toward any adjacent properties. A drainage study shall be prepared by a professional civil
engineer licensed in the State of Hawaii and submitted to the Department of Public
Works prior to issuance of Final Plan Approval. Any recommended drainage
improvements, if required, shall be constructed meeting with the approval of the
Department of Public Works prior to receipt of a Certificate of Occupancy for any
portion of the development.
12. A Solid Waste Management Plan shall be submitted to the Department of Environmental
Management for review and approval prior to the issuance of Final Plan Approval.
13. During construction, measures shall be taken to minimize the potential of both fugitive
dust and runoff sedimentation. Such measures shall be in compliance with construction
industry standards and practices utilized during construction projects of the State of
Hawai`i.
14. A National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES)permit, if required, shall be
secured from the State Department of Health before the commencement of construction
activities.
15. The applicant shall submit for review and approval a Traffic Assessment (TA) as
required by the State Department of Transportation prior to issuance of any constriction
permits. The applicant shall construct any required improvements.
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16. The applicant shall include the location of all preserves, sites, preservation buffers or
similar protection strategies on the site plan and all future maps submitted to the County
in conjunction with any application reviews or approval requests.
17. In the event that surface or subsurface historic resources, including human skeletal
remains, structural remains (e.g., rock walls, terraces, platforms, etc.), cultural deposits,
marine shell concentrations, sand deposits, or sink holes are identified during the
demolition and/or construction work, cease work in the immediate vicinity of the find,
protect the find from additional disturbance and contact the State Historic Preservation
Division at (808) 933-7651. Subsequent work shall proceed upon an archaeological
clearance from DLNR-SHPD when it finds that sufficient mitigation measures have been
taken.
18. An annual progress report shall be submitted to the Planning Director prior to the
anniversary date of the effective date of this permit. The report shall include, but not be
limited to, the status of the development and to what extent the conditions of approval are
being complied with. This condition shall remain in effect until all of the conditions of
approval have been complied with and the Planning Director acknowledges that further
reports are not required.
19. An initial extension of time for the performance of conditions within this permit may be
granted by the Planning Director upon the following circumstances:
A. The non-performance is the result of conditions that could not have been
foreseen or are beyond the control of the applicant, successors or assigns, and
that are not the result of their fault or negligence.
B. Granting of the time extension would not be contrary to the General Plan or
Zoning Code.
C. The granting of the time extension would not be contrary to the original
reasons for the granting of this permit.
D. The time extension granted shall be for a period not to exceed the period
originally granted for performance (i.e., a condition to be performed within
one year may be extended for up to one additional year).
E. If the applicant should require an additional extension of time, the Planning
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Department shall submit the applicant's request to the Planning Commission
for appropriate action.
20. Should any of the foregoing conditions not be met or substantially complied with in a
timely fashion, the Planning Director may initiate procedures to revoke the permit.
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