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The Honorable J Yoshimoto, Chairman and Members of the County Council Page 5 . Investigation of valued resources: No formal archaeological reconnaissance survey, oral history ofkama'iiina accounts of the area, historical survey of documentary records, or botanical study was included in the application. . The valued cultural, historical, and natural resources found in the rezoning area: The property has been used for the cultivation of sugarcane in the past and was recently grubbed. According to the applicant, no valued cultural, historical or natural resources exist on the property and there is no evidence of any traditional and customary Native Hawaiian rights being practiced on the property. As such, it is anticipated that no cultural, historic or natural resources will be affected. In a letter dated July 2,2009, the DLNR-SHPD stated that no historic properties will be affected by the proposed development. . Possible adverse effect or impairment of valued resources: Native plants may be destroyed by ground alteration. There is no evidence that the flora in the area are particularly desired or used for cultural practices. . Feasible actions to protect native Hawaiian rights: As stated by the applicant, no gathering is taking place on the site. 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. A condition of the change of zone will require that the applicant cease work and notify the SHPD should any unanticipated archaeological features or sites be uncovered during the course of development. Based on the above findings, the request to reclassify the property from an Agricultural - I-acre (A-l a) to a Neighborhood Commercial - 20,000-square foot (CN-20) zoned district would result in an appropriate land use pattern that would further benefit the general public. For your favorable consideration, an amendment to Section 25-8-33 (City ofHilo Zone Map), of the County Zoning Code is transmitted.