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forested with native trees and shrubs such as ohia, tree fern, other native trees and shrubs, and non native vegetation. Wildlife at the property consists of turkeys, hawks, Chinese pheasants, and other forest birds. Vegetative cover is a mixture of native and non-native species. The proposed development has the potential to alter the mixture of plant life, however, the low density of the proposed development and conditions applied to previous rezoning will assure the continuation of habitat for existing wildlife. 17. ArchaeologicaUHistorical Resources: According to the applicant, the property is located at the 2,700-foot elevation within the boundaries of a precontact age upland agricultural system that was the subject of a reconnaissance survey and test excavations in 1970 and 1971 by Huehue Ranch, the developers of the Kaloko Mauka Subdivision. In addition, the National Pazk Service published a report in 1991 entitled, "An Ahupuaa Study: The 1971 Archaeological Work at Kaloko Ahupuaa, North Kona." This study also identified remains of an agricultural field system up to the 3,500-foot elevation at certain locations. By letter dated October 23, 2005, the applicant has requested a letter of no effect from the State Historic Preservation Division. l8. Cultural Resources: According to the applicant, no valued cultural, historical or natural resources exist on the properties and there is no evidence of any traditional and customary Native Hawaiian rights being practiced on the site. 19. Public Access: There is no record of a designated public access that traverses the property. 20. Traffic: According to the applicant, traffic generated from the proposed subdivision is expected to be minimal. PUBLIC UTILITIES AND SERVICES 21. Access: Access to the subject property is proposed from Kaloko Drive and Hao Street, both 22-foot wide paved roadways with 8-foot grass shoulders within 80-foot right-of- ways. Kaloko Drive intersects with the Mamalahoa Highway less than three miles below the property. 22. Water: According to the applicant, water can be made available from an existing 8-inch waterline on Kaloko Drive. The applicant also states that the Department of Water Supply considers the Kaloko Mauka Water System a separate system from other systems in Kona. The system consists of transmission and distribution lines, pump stations, and -3-