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PC-7 Page 4 January 23, 2001 On the subJect property aze banyan, eucalyptus, macadamia nut, and avocado trees to addition to other ornamental and tropical flowering plants. Chaz and Associates, botanical consultants for Hamakua Sugaz Company, conducted field studies of the subJect properties in February and March 1991, and none of the native plants identified aze either threatened or endangered A survey of avifauna and feral mammals conducted m 1993 by Reginald David found one endemic species (1`0 or Hawaiian Hawk), two indigenous seabirds (White-tailed Tropicbirds and Great Fngatebtrd), and one indigenous migratory bird (Pacific Golden Plover) A broader area survey conducted by Phillip Bruner found the Hawaman duck, the American coot, the common amak~hi and short-eared owl In an azchaeological survey conducted by Paul H Rosendahl, Ph D, Inc ,two sites were identified on Parcel 3 a habitation terrace significant for information content with further data collection recommended, and the Plantation Manager's house which is identified as a historic site Surrounding lands include the village of Kukuihaele, which consists of approximately 60 homes with a population of roughly 300 Single family residences are located to the south of the properties Also located in the vicinity are the old social hall, post office, the Roman Catholu Church, Kukuihaele Pazk and the Kukuihaele Cemetery The Waipio Valley lookout is located about a mile away and Honokaa Town is located approximately 6 4 miles away The applicant has noted that if the development is not approved, the site would remain in its present condirion, and lands would continue to be used for intermittent grazing and a large residential estate Under the existing RS-15 and V-43 zoning, one parcel could be subdivided into twenty to twenty-four 15,000 square foot lots, and the V-43 zoning would allow 12 hales Water is currently serviced by the County Department of Water Supply's Kukuihaele system, but there is a limited number of water commitments available to the subject property According to the Department of Water Supply, extensive on and off-site improvements would need to be constructed Vb'astewater will be processed through a septic system or a system approved by the Department of Health The Waikoekoe stream bisects the w•estem portion of Parcel l3, and residents have reported that some Flooding has occurred in the azea. For this reason, the applicant proposes to accommodate on-site generated runoff as well as to protect the site from any potential overflow from the stream Electrical and telephone services are available to the property, and police and fire protection are provided from the Honokaa town PC-7