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The valued cultural. historical. and natural resources found in the rezoning area: The Archaeological Inventory Survey revealed twenty sites located within the project site. These sites included a temporary and permanent habitation, agricultural features, trails and burials. The State Department of Land and Natural Resources - Historic Preservation Division (DLNR-HPD) issued a letter dated November 7, 1994 accepting the report's findings and recommendations, which included the preservation of four possible significant sites. These sites will be preserved in the buffered landscaped areas of the proposed development. Possible adverse effect or impairment of valued resources: The project will require site grading and grubbing, and construction of various improvements such as roadways. These activities will cause changes to the vegetation types which presently exist on the project site. Native vegetation may be destroyed by ground alteration. Changes in species composition will be introduced through landscaping and natural processes, perhaps resulting in a loss of some native plants. However, these plants are found in similar habitats throughout the general area and continue to grow within the natural lava. There is no evidence that the flora in the area are particularly desired or used for cultural practices. The project will also alter the existing fauna on the site. The clearing and landscaping of large areas will create non-native habitat areas. Existing on-site species may be dislocated as part of the project development. No rare or endangered plant or avian species were identified within or near the project site. Feasible actions to protect native Hawaiian rights: The project site is located mauka of Alii Drive and the Mamalahoa Highway Bypass and will not be impacted by coastal hazard and beach erosion. There are no identified recreational resources or public access to the shoreline or mountain areas, scenic and open space preserves, coastal ecosystems, marine resources or other natural and environmental resources in the project area. According to the applicant, no gathering is taking place in the project area. Thus, to the extent to which traditional and customary native Hawaiian rights are exercised, the proposed action will not affect traditional Hawaiian rights; therefore, no action is necessary to protect these rights. -5-