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PC-133 Paget July 14, 1998 Lands located within the upper regions of Kaloko Mauka Subdivision are predominantly zoned A-20a. Recent zoning classifications have been approved for 5-acre parcels at the 2,900 foot elevation and the 10-acre parcels at the 3,000 foot elevation. "The subject property is adjacent to 7-acre and 10-acre lots zoned A-7a and bounded by 20-acre zoned lands. However, an increasing number of parcels, which are not being rezoned, are developing condominium regimes. The Soil Survey Report classifies soils within the project site as Kiloa Extremely Stony Muck, 6 to 20 percent slopes. This soil consists ofwell-drained, thin, extremely stony organic soils over fragmental A'a lava. The surface layer is very dark brown, extremely stony muck about 10 inches thick. Permeability is rapid, rnnoffis very slow and the erosion hazard is slight. This soil is used for woodland and pasture. According to the Agricultural Lands of Importance to the State of Hawaii (ALISH) System, soils within the subject property are classified as "Unique Agricultural Land", lands that have the special combination of soil quality, location, growing season and moisture supply used to produce sustained high quality and/or high yields of a specific crop when treated and managed according to modern farming methods. The ~Alala Recovery Plan dated October 28, 1982, recommends that a portion of the lands of Kaloko, above approximately the 3,200 foot to 3,400 foot elevation including all parcels in Blocks 8 through 13 of Kaloko Mauka Subdivision, be designated as an essential habitat for the 'Alala, an endangered bird whose population has reached an extremely critical state. The Central Kona area along the north and west slopes of Hualalai is considered to be the center of concentration for breeding Alala. The subject parcel is heavily vegetated with ohia, tree fern, a variety of shrubs and non-native vegetation. Wildlife seen at the property consists of turkeys, hawks (1'0), Chinese pheasant and other forest birds. Water for the proposed subdivision development will be provided by the existing County's North Kona Water System. Wastewater generated by the proposed development will be disposed of utilizing an individual wastewater disposal system for each lot meeting the requirements of the Department of Health. All other essential utilities and services are or will be made available to support the proposed development. An archaeological investigation of the Kaloko ahupua'a was conducted by Huehue Ranch, the developer of the Kaloko Mauka Subdivision. According to the application, archaeological sites may be located within the subject property. The applicants stated that no construction or land alteration activity will commence until the appropriate clearances are secured from the affected State and County agencies.