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Honorable James Y. Arakaki, Chairman and Members of the County Council Page 7 acre lot identified by TMK: 2-3-37:1. The sites were interpreted as probably associated with historic sugar cane cultivation. DUM-SHPD concurs with the recommendation by Hann that an archaeological inventory survey be done prior to development of the eight - acre lot. A cultural historical study was done by Kumu Pono Associates in May 2003. The study cited no cultural practices on the property. There is an existing hill on the lower portion of the property referred to as Puu Honu. Since this prominent feature is supposedly part of the Halai Hill Complex, the development of the project shall avoid the destruction of this hill. No rare, threatened or endangered plant or animal species were present on the property. Possible adverse effect or impairment of valued resources: Since no rare, threatened or endangered plants or animal species were found on the property, there will be no adverse effect on the existing flora or fauna in the area. If the applicant follows the recommendations of the DLNR-SHPD, there should be minimal impact to archaeological and historic resources. Feasible actions to protect native Hawaiian rights: Conditions of approval will protect any significant archaeological sites found on the property during the course of development. Further, the applicant will also be required to preserve the existing Puu Honu on the property because of its significance of being a vital part of the Halai Hill Complex. The Planning Commission expressed concerns regarding the potential impact that the proposed development would have on the existing residential community located immediately to the north. Therefore, besides the conditions recommended by the Planning Director, the Planning Commission is further recommending a condition that would provide a buffer between the project and the existing residential community. For your favorable consideration, an amendment to Section 25-8-3 (City of Hilo Zone Map), of the County Zoning Code is transmitted.