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down towards the west or makai direction. The elevation of the site varies from <br />approximately 40 feet at the southeastern comer to less than 20 feet along the Ali'i Drive <br />frontage. <br />12. U.S.D.A. Soil Type: Punalu'u and Waiaha Soil Series. The soils are characterized by <br />well -drained, thin organic soils overlying pahoehoe lava bedrock. The surface layer is <br />very brown muck, about 8 inches thick, and is underlain by pahoehoe lava bedrock. <br />Although the organic soil is rapidly permeable, runoff is medium, and the erosion hazard <br />is slight. <br />13. Land Study Bureau's Productivity Rating: "E" or "Very Poor". <br />14. ALISH: Unclassified. <br />15. Flora/Fauna: Vegetation in this area consists primarily of introduced exotics. These <br />include kiawe (Prosopis pallida), `opiuma (Pithecellobium dulce), African tulip <br />(spathodea campanulata), koa-haole (Leucaena glauca), monkeypod (Samanea saman), <br />lantana (Lantana camara), guinea grass (Panicum maximum), bitter yam (Discorea <br />bulbifera), and other exotic grasses and weeds. During a field survey by the applicant's <br />archaeological consultant, one indigenous plant, ilima (Sida fallax) was noted. The <br />applicant states that it would not be likely that rare or endangered plant life would be <br />found on the site. The applicant also states that since the site and much of the <br />surrounding areas have structures or are being developed with structures, it did not appear <br />likely that rare or endangered animal life would be found on the site. <br />16. Marine Environment: The site is not a coastal property, and is upland of the coast. <br />According to the applicant, there is a concern for potential runoff and sedimentation <br />associated with the construction and operation of the project. The construction of <br />buildings, roads, and other impermeable surfaces could have a potential long-term impact <br />upon increasing runoff and sedimentation flowing into the marine environment. <br />According to the applicant, in order to address the runoff problems, storm water will not <br />be directed into ocean, but will be directed into drywells that will be designed to <br />accommodate the storm water flow. The applicant plans to direct excess water to the <br />landscaped areas where the ground is more permeable and is able to absorb the additional <br />-4- <br />