COM 0554.000 2008-2010 - Laserfiche WebLink

Home

.. The Honorable J Yoshimoto, Chairman and Members of the County Council Page 5 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 Ali'i 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. Based on the above findings, approval of the Change of Zone request from AgriculturalS-acre (A-Sa) to Multiple Family Residential 30,000 square feet (RM-30) would result in an appropriate land use pattern that will further the public necessity and convenience and the general welfare. For your favorable consideration, an amendment to Section 25-8-3 (North Kona District Zone Map), of the County Zoning Code is transmitted.