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As such, it is unlikely that this request would cause any adverse floral or faunal impacts. E. Historic/Cultural/Archaeological Resources Although there was no archaeological survey of the site, it is unlikely that archaeological resources will be encountered as the parcel has been developed and used for residential purposes for many years. The applicant is not seeking any development outside of the envelope of the existing building aside from parking and landscaping improvements. However, in the event undiscovered archeological remains are found, any work in the immediate area would cease and would only resume after proper clearances from the State and/or County have been received. F. Valued Cultural Resources In view of the recent Hawaii State Supreme Court's "DASH" and "Ka Pa`akai O Ka Aina" decisions,the issue relative to native Hawaiian gathering and fishing rights must be addressed. Specifically, there must be a discussion on the cultural, historical and natural resources, as well as the associated tradition and customary practices of this site. In this situation, the subject site is not adjacent and/or proximate to the shoreline. As such, gathering of marine life and coastal access is not an issue. It is not known whether the subject or immediate surrounding area was used in the recent past for the gathering of plants by Native Hawaiians. The applicant has not observed any Native Hawaiians gathering plants on the site or the adjoining properties. Thus, it would appear unlikely that the site would serve such purpose today. In the event that legitimate gathering claims are made by Native Hawaiians, the applicant intends to respect and honor such claims and provide the legal and needed access within the site. Based on the above, it does not appear that the project would have any potential adverse impact relative to the cultural and historical resources of the area. G. Water and Coastal Resources The subject site is located approximately d miles from the coastline and sits at approximately 325 feet elevation. As such, coastal impacts resulting from discharge of wastewater systems from the site should not be significant. Further, being a non-coastal property,no coastal access will be affected. H. Noise, Air Quality and Dust The proposed rezone and commercial operation should generate little-to-no direct long- term noise or air quality impacts. The applicant's intention is to convert the existing duelling to an appliance and furniture retail outlet. The business operations would be fairly quiet in nature and the store would operate during daytime hours only, from 9:00 21