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22. Flora/Fauna Resources: A botanical study of the subject parcel and surrounding area was completed in October 2003 by and agent for the applicant. The report indicates that the property consists of thick stands of kiawe and opiuma forest with minor koa haole interspersed. There is a dense cover of Guinea grass that grows between the larger trees, and the report notes that there are a few native plants, most of which occur on the rocky outcrops. The native plants include uhaloa, ilihee, ilima, koali awa, and ala ala wai nui, however, none of the plants recorded on the property are considered threatened or endangered species of concern. Regarding faunal resources, no professional survey was completed. The applicant believes that the common non-native bird species (i.e., myna, dove, etc.) and common non-native mammals (i.e., cats, dogs, mongoose) are the only species that would be present on the subject parcel. PUBLIC UTILITIES AND SERVICES 23. Traffic/Access: On July 20, 2004 the applicant submitted a Traffic Impact Analysis Report (TIAR) for the proposed rezone of the subject parcel in support of Ordinance No. 05-113. The TIAR made the following findings in 2004: 1) The project is expected to generate 118 AM peak hour trips and 145 PM peak hour trips to the roadway network. 2) A traffic signal is needed at the Pualani Estates Subdivision Road with or without this project, and 3) The signalized intersection of Pualani Subdivision Road and Queen Kaahumanu Highway is expected to operate at a satisfactory LOS in 2008 with the additional traffic created by the apartment complex. During the original rezone proposal it was determined that the property is also subject to the conditions listed in the "Declaration Re Road Construction" recorded with the State of Hawaii Bureau of Conveyances on June 18, 2004 (Doc No. 2004-123556) in connection with the final subdivision approval of Subdivision No. SUB 7814. The declaration states that the declarant is subject to and burdened by an equitable servitude requiring that the roadway improvements on and over Easement "1" (a 60 -foot wide easement for roadway and utility purposes) be completed as required by the Subdivision Code of the County of Hawaii prior to the time any certificates of occupancy (for non - W