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dogs, goats, chickens, rats and feral pigs. According to the Department of Land and Natural Resources Division of Forestry and Wildlife (DOFAW) the Hawaiian Hawk or 'Io (Buten solitarius) may occur in the project vicinity and their nests might be present during the breeding season from March to September. DOFAW also reported that Hawaiian Hoary Bat or `Ope`ape`a(Lasiurits cinereas semotus) could potentially occur in the vicinity of the project area and may roost in nearby trees. Bat birthing and pup rearing season spans from June 1St through September 15th. Finally, DOFAW reported that the Hawaiian Goose or Nene (Branta sandvicensis) may also potentially occur in the vicinity of the proposed project site. It is against State law to harm or harass this species. DOFAW has provided guidance on measures to avoid and minimize impacts to the listed species, in addition to guidance on avoiding the spread of invasive species and pathogens. Since the property has previously been cleared and developed with a dwelling and due to the urban character of the surrounding area, the applicant does not believe that rare or endangered floral or faunal resources are likely to be found within the subject parcel. 16. Archaeological/Cultural/Historical Resources: No professional archaeological and cultural study was conducted of the property as the subject property has previously been developed, as has much of the surrounding area. According to the applicant, it is unknown if the subject property or immediate surrounding area was used in the past for the gathering of plants by Native Hawaiians. In the event that legitimate gathering claims are made by Native Hawaiians, the applicant has stated they will provide access to the site for this purpose. IT Public Access: There is no public access to the mountains or the shoreline that traverses the property. 18. Traffic: Section 25-2-46 (d) (1) of the concurrency provision requires a Traffic Impact Analysis Report(TZAR) as part of any rezoning application in situations where the projected use can generate 50 or more peak hour trips. Given the small scale and scope of the proposed project, a TIAR was not performed as the project conforms to the County's concurrency requirements. The applicant anticipates approximately five (5) to ten(10) -4-