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Dr. Holeka Goro Inaba, Council Chair and Members of the County Council County of Hawaii June 20, 2025 Page 6 Investigation of valued resources: As the subject property has been impacted by ground -disturbing activities associated with previous residential development since 1931, no formal archaeological reconnaissance survey, oral history of kama`aina accounts of the area, historical survey of documentary records, or floral/faunal studies were included in the application or found in Planning Department records. The valued cultural historical and natural resources found in the rezoning area: No known archeological or historical features exist on the subject property nor is the property listed as a historic site on the State or National Register of Historic Places. According to the applicant, it is not known whether the subject property or immediate surrounding area has been used in the recent past for the gathering of plants by Native Hawaiians. Finally, the likelihood of any rare or endangered animal species, habitat or flora on the property is remote given the long developed, urban nature of the property and surrounding area. Possible adverse effect or impairment of valued resources: Native plants and/or endangered species are unlikely to be impacted by the proposed development due to the already impacted property and surrounding urban environment. Feasible actions to protect native Hawaiian rights: To the extent to which traditional and customary native Hawaiian rights are exercised, the proposed action will not affect traditional Hawaiian rights; therefore, no action is necessary to protect these rights. Lastly, this recommendation is made with the understanding that the applicant remains responsible for complying with all other applicable governmental requirements in connection with the proposed use, prior to its commencement or establishment upon the subject property. Additional governmental requirements may include the issuance of building permits, compliance with the Fire Code, installation of improvements required by the American with Disabilities Act (ADA), among many others. Compliance with all applicable governmental requirements is a condition of this approval; failure to comply with such requirements will be considered a violation that may result in enforcement action by the Planning Department and/or the affected agencies.