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The Honorable Dr. Holeka Goro Inaba and Members of the County Council County of Hawaii February 16, 2026 Page 7 Investigation of valued resources: No formal archaeological or cultural studies have been conducted for the subject property because the parcel has been previously cleared and historically used for sugar cane cultivation, a land use typically associated with substantial ground disturbance and disruption of any surface cultural resources. The valued cultural, historical, and natural resources found in the rezoning area: No known archaeological sites or historic properties have been identified on the subject parcel, and the property is not listed on the State or National Register of Historic Places. In a letter dated November 19, 2025, the State Historic Preservation Division (SHPD), indicates that no historic properties are likely to be affected by the proposed action. The property is also located approximately five miles from the shoreline and therefore does not affect shoreline access or marine gathering rights. Feasible actions to protect native Hawaiian rights: The proposed action is not anticipated to result in significant adverse impacts to traditional and customary Native Hawaiian rights. However, to ensure protection of potential subsurface cultural resources, a condition of approval will require that work cease, and appropriate agencies be notified if archaeological materials or human remains are encountered during any future development. The applicant has further indicated a willingness to accommodate legitimate gathering practices, including providing appropriate legal access where applicable. Lastly, this recommendation is made with the understanding that the applicants remain 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. Based on the preceding findings, the request for a change of zone from an Agricultural 20-acre (A-20a) zoning district to Family -Agricultural 1-acre (FA4a) zoning district would result in an appropriate land use pattern that would further benefit the general public.