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Stacy Higa, Chairman <br /> <br /> and Members of the County Council <br /> <br /> Page 6 <br /> Investigation of valued resources: An azchaeological survey was conducted by <br /> PHRI in 1987-1988 followed by a more intensive analysis of one of the sites (Site 50-10- <br /> 28-2005) in 1988 (Appendix 1 and 2 of the application). By letter dated March 8, 1989, <br /> the DLNR-HPD gave final approval to the azchaeological survey. By letter dated June <br /> 23, 2004 (Appendix 4 of the application), the DLNR-HPD approved the proposed data <br /> recovery plan for the site. <br /> An informal biological survey was conducted in September 2003. On this <br /> property, as is typical of the region, the vegetation is almost completely alien. It is highly <br /> unlikely that any native forest birds, seabirds or migratory birds (especially those with <br /> threatened or endangered status) would find the site a suitable habitat or be affected by <br /> activities that occur on the parcel. According to the applicant, no raze, threatened or <br /> endangered species as listed by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service appeaz to be present on <br /> the parcel, nor aze there unique or valuable wildlife habitats. No impact on native species <br /> or habitat is expected. <br /> The valuable cultural, historical, and natural resources found in the azea: In <br /> cooperation with the DLNR-HPD, the applicant has decided to perform additional data <br /> recovery on Feature A in lieu ofpreservation, and a data recovery plan for Site 50-10-28- <br /> 2005 was prepazed in 2004 for Feature A and the associated cultural deposit (Appendix 3 <br /> of the application). By letter dated June 23, 2004 (Appendix 4 of the application), the <br /> DLNR-HPD approved the proposed data recovery plan for the site. <br /> Possible adverse effects or impairment of valued resources: Native vegetation <br /> maybe destroyed by ground alteration. There is no evidence that the flora in the area are <br /> particularly desired or used for cultural practices. <br /> Feasible actions to protect native Hawaiian rights: The property is located mauka <br /> of Ali'i Drive, and will not be impacted by coastal hazard and beach erosion. There are <br /> no identified recreational resources, historic resources, public access to the shoreline or <br /> mountain areas, scenic and open space preserves, coastal ecosystems, marine resources or <br /> other natural and environmental resources in the area. As stated by the applicant, no <br /> gathering is taking place on the site. Thus, to the extent to which traditional and <br /> customary native Hawaiian rights aze exercised, the proposed action will not affect <br /> traditional Hawaiian fights; therefore, no action is necessary to protect these rights. <br /> Based on the above findings, the approval of the Change of Zone request from an <br /> Multiple-Family Residential 1,000 square feet (RM-1) to Resort 750 square feet (V-.75) <br /> district would result in an appropriate land use pattern that will further benefit the public. <br /> <br />