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The Honorable Dr. Holeka Goro Inaba and Members of the County Council County of Hawaii November 23, 2025 Page 8 urban setting surrounded by single-family homes, the site is not expected to contain rare or endangered plant or animal species, nor suitable habitat for them. However, due to its elevation, the Hawaiian Hawk (`Io) and Hawaiian Owl (Pueo) may occasionally be observed in the vicinity. ■ Possible adverse effect or impairment of valued resources: Based on the preceding, it is unlikely that there will be any adverse effect or impairment of valued resources. ■ Feasible actions to protect native Hawaiian rights: There are no known native Hawaiian practices and/or valued resources found on the property. Thus, 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 approval is made with the understanding that the applicant remains responsible for complying with all other applicable governmental requirements in connection with the approved use, prior to its commencement or establishment upon the subject property. Additional governmental requirements may include the issuance of building permits, the installation of approved wastewater disposal systems, compliance with the Fire Code, installation of improvements required by the American with Disabilities Act (ADA), compliance with DLNR-SHPD requirements, 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. Based on the preceding findings, approval of the Change of Zone request from Agricultural-3 acre (A-3a) to Single -Family Residential — 10,000 sq. ft. (RS-10) would result in an appropriate land use pattern that will further the public necessity and convenience and the general welfare. The accompanying draft bill to amend Section 25-8-33 (City of Hilo Zone Map) Article 8, Chapter 25 (Zoning) of the Hawaii County Code is provided for your favorable consideration. Please note the proposed conditions of approval attached to the draft bill. This recommendation does not, however, sanction the specific plans submitted with the application as they may be subject to change given specific code and regulatory requirements of the affected agencies.