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<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ocean. <br /> 19. Flora/Fauna: No professional surveys were conducted of the site. The applicant does <br /> <br /> not believe that rare or endangered floral or faunal resources are on the site. The property <br /> is located in an urban setting close to commercial, industrial and residential uses. <br /> <br /> Introduced bird species include the dove, Japanese White-Eye, house finch and mynah. <br /> Domestic animals such as cats and dogs and other animals such as rats and mongoose are <br /> <br /> common in the area. Vegetation on the site includes lychee trees and an avocado tree. <br /> Due to its abandoned state, other plants normally associated with abandoned properties <br /> <br /> are present, including the African tulip and gunpowder trees, ivy gourd and other shrubs. <br /> 20. Archaeological/Historical Resources: By letter dated May 17, 2004, the applicant has <br /> <br /> requested a "no effect" letter from the DLNR-HPD. No professional surveys were <br /> conducted of the site. The applicant has stated that should any archaeological features or <br /> <br /> sites be discovered during the development of this project, work will immediately cease <br /> and the applicant will notify the Planning Department. By letter dated June 25, 2004, the <br /> <br /> State Department of Land and Natural Resources Historic Preservation Division has <br /> indicated that "residential development/urbanization has altered the land; thus, we believe <br /> <br /> that no historic properties will be affected by this undertaking." <br /> 21. Cultural or Native Gathering Rights: There is no evidence of any traditional and <br /> <br /> customary Native Hawaiian rights being practiced on the site, nor existence of any known <br /> valued cultural, historical or native resources in the area. <br /> <br /> 22. Traffic: According to the applicant, the proposed project will have some traffic impacts. <br /> Lanikaula Street is relatively straight in this area. The intersection at Lanikaula Street and <br /> <br /> Kanoelehua Avenue is not a full-movement intersection. Traffic from Lanikaula Street to <br /> <br /> Kanoelehua Avenue is limited to a right-turn only movement. If required, the applicant <br /> will construct sidewalks fronting the site. The Department of Public Works has stated <br /> <br /> that "within the vicinity, Lanikaula Street's right-of-way is 50 feet wide. The applicant <br /> shall provide full improvements to the entire frontage along Lanikaula Street consisting <br /> <br /> of, but not limited to pavement widening with concrete curb, gutter and sidewalk, <br /> drainage improvements, and any required utility relocation, meeting with the approval of <br /> <br /> <br /> -4- <br />