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unlikely that any rare, endangered or threatened floral or faunal species are in the area. 21. Archaeological Resources: An archaeological inventory study of the properties conducted by Hann & Associates in July 2008 identified seven warehouse structures associated with the operation of the former Puna Sugar Company mill. By letter dated September 25, 2008, the DLNR-SHPD recommended that additional photo- documentation of the structures be completed prior to alteration or demolition. 22. Cultural or Native Gathering Rights: The applicant is not aware of any traditional and/or customary Native Hawaiian rights being practiced on the site. 23. Public Access: None that traverses the property. 24. Traffic: A Traffic Impact Analysis Report (TIAR) for the proposed project was completed in September 2008 by M & E Pacific, Inc. The report analyzed impacts of the proposed project at the signalized E. Milo Street/ Keaau-Pahoa Bypass intersection and Keaau-Pahoa Bypass/ Highway 11 intersection. The proposed project will generate approximately 27 and 28 vehicle trips per hour in the morning and afternoon peak hours, respectively. The report determined that the proposed project will not have an adverse traffic impact at both study intersections. 25. Water Resources: There are County -owned potable water wells located within 2,000 feet of the site and the applicant is proposing to drill a potable water well on the site. The applicant recognizes the need to protect the basal groundwater in this area. PUBLIC UTILITIES AND SERVICES 26. Access: Access to the project site is via the Milo Street extension, which is a private roadway owned by W. H. Shipman Ltd., with a minimum pavement width of 24 feet within a 40 foot -wide road lot. The Milo Street extension/ Keaau-Pahoa Bypass intersection is signalized. There is an additional access at the Hilo end of the Keaau- Pahoa Bypass to the subject properties via Railroad Avenue, which is also a private roadway owned by W. H. Shipman Ltd. Direct access to the subject properties from the end of the Milo Street extension is over a road lot which is owned by W. H. Shipman Ltd. The applicant has submitted documentation establishing right of access over the Milo Street extension road lots based upon a 1938 deed between W. H. Shipman Ltd. and Olaa Sugar Company Ltd., the former owner of the subject properties (see Exhibit 2: November 14, 2008 and November 18, 2008 letters to Planning Director). -4-