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16. Rainfall: Annual average rainfall in the area ranges from approximately 42 to 82 inches. <br />17. FIRM: Zone "X", an area outside of the 500 -year flood plain. <br />18. Coastal Hazards: The subject property is not proximate to the shoreline, is not an <br />oceanfront parcel, and will not affect or be impacted by shoreline processes. <br />19. Archaeological/Historical/Cultural Resources: By letter dated November 11, 2003 <br />(Appendix A of the application), the applicant has requested a "no effect" letter from the <br />State Historic Preservation Division. As the site was formerly cultivated in sugar cane, <br />an archaeological inventory survey of the site was not conducted. By letter dated January <br />20, 2004, SHPD has confirmed that no archaeological inventory survey has been <br />conducted of the subject area. While the majority of the property has a history of <br />agricultural usage, maps of the area flume, ditch and trial may still exist. SHPD also <br />states that there may be habitation sites as well as a graveyard associated with the <br />plantation camp located in the area. Therefore, SHPD recommends that an <br />archaeological inventory survey be conducted for their review and approval. If significant <br />historical sites are identified, a mitigation plan may be required. The applicant has stated <br />that work will cease and the applicant will notify the Planning Department should any <br />unanticipated archaeological features or sites be discovered during the course of <br />improving the site. The subject site is not adjacent or proximate to the shoreline. As <br />such, gathering of marine life and coastal access is not an issue. The applicant states that <br />no Native Hawaiians have used the subject or immediate surrounding area in the recent <br />past for the gathering of plants. Thus, it is believed that the project would have no <br />adverse impact relative to the cultural and historical resources of the area. To the extent <br />to which traditional and customary Native Hawaiian rights are exercised, the proposed <br />action will not affect traditional Hawaiian rights and no action is necessary to protect <br />those rights. <br />20. Public Access: There is no record of a designated public access to the shoreline or <br />mountain areas that traverses the property. <br />-5- <br />