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In compliance with Condition N of the subject Change of Zone Ordinance, the applicant submitted an updated Archaeological Inventory Survey (AIS), which was approved by the State Historic Preservation Division (SHPD) in 2012. The AIS identified 52 archaeological sites, including 22 sites that were recommended for data recovery fieldwork. Of those, nine (9) sites were considered possible burials, eight (8) of which were recommended for exploration through data recovery fieldwork. The AIS further identified six (6) non -burial sites recommended for preservation, one (1) site recommended for preservation given its proximity to an identified burial and one (1) site recommended for a combination of data recovery and preservation. Based on this proposed mitigation, the applicant submitted and SHPD approved the following plans: a Final Archaeological Data Recovery Plan in 2013; a Burial Treatment Plan for three (3) burial sites with concurrence from the Hawaii Island Burial Council that the sites should be preserved in place in 2014; an Archaeological Preservation Plan outlining specific mitigation commitments and preservation measures for eight (8) sites in 2014; and an Archaeological Monitoring Plan in 2014. Furthermore, Condition P of the subject Change of Zone Ordinance required a completed Cultural Impact Assessment (CIA) be approved by SHPD. By letter dated July 18, 2012, the Planning Department confirmed receipt of the document in compliance with Condition P and noted that according to the CIA's author (Cultural Surveys Hawai`i), there is no formal approval process for a CIA. During this timeframe, other conditions were also being addressed. For example, the applicant largely completed roadway improvements from the Mamalahoa Highway Bypass to the project's entrance as required by Condition F. According to DPW, there are outstanding `punch lists' from the DPW Engineering and Traffic Divisions that need to be satisfied to deem construction complete and eligible for roadway dedication to the County. In response, the applicant's contractor indicated the punch lists were complete and will be requesting a final inspection from DPW. The applicant has also paid their water commitment fee pursuant to Condition B for sixty (60) units of water through July 31, 2020. The director is recommending the addition of a condition requiring the applicant to maintain valid water commitments to support the proposed use until the water facilities charges are paid in full. In addition, prior to being granted Final Plan Approval (FPA) in 2012, the -2-