PD Recommendation Report COH-Parks & Rec (PL-SSV-2023-003)

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BMiloliiSS V-6/30/2023 COUNTY OF HAWAI`I PLANNING DEPARTMENT RECOMMENDATION COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION SHORELINE SETBACK VARIANCE APPLICATION (PL-SSV-2023-000003) Upon careful review of the applicant's request against the guidelines for granting of a Shoreline Setback Variance, the Planning Director recommends the application to allow for improvements including the replacement of an existing pavilion,ADA improvements to the park walkways and new AC pavement for the designation of a boat turnaround area situated within the 40-foot shoreline setback area at Miloli`i Beach Park 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, County of Hawaii Department of Parks and Recreation is requesting a Shoreline Setback Variance for its recreational facility improvements to the Miloli`i Beach Park. The proposed improvements aim to remove the existing pavilion which is currently located entirely within the existing shoreline setback area and reconstruct a new pavilion to be located 18 feet inside of the 40-foot shoreline setback area. Additionally,the applicant is proposing to construct new walkways and a new boat turnaround area within the shoreline setback area on the subject property in areas that are currently covered by gravel. These improvements are shown on Figure 8 of the Final Environmental Assessment in the application. All improvements are located within the shoreline setback area within the Miloli`i Beach Park on approximately 1.41 acres of land located along the shoreline within the coastal village of Miloli`i. The proposed action aims to satisfy the County's obligation of its federally mandated Transition Plan (relating to ADA upgrades at County facilities), while retaining and improving the ability to effectively maintain the park and ensuring long-term use and serviceability. The applicant has also concurrently submitted a Special Management Area (SMA)Use Permit for these improvements as well as other facility improvements that are 1