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the mauka end where it abuts Mamalahoa Highway. Elevation of the property ranges <br /> from 1,360 feet above mean sea level near Mamalahoa Highway to 1,240 feet at the <br /> western property line. Existing structures on the property are located in the mauka <br /> portion and include a single- family dwelling, detached carport, farm equipment <br /> storage /workshop building, and guest house. All building permits for these structures <br /> were finalized in 2006 and 2007. <br /> 9. Surrounding Zoning/Land Uses: Surrounding properties in the general area are in <br /> residential and agricultural use with lots to the east and south zoned A -la and lots to the <br /> north and west zoned A -5a. There are some small coffee farms on properties in the area <br /> to the west and south. <br /> 10. ALISH: Other Important Agricultural Lands, which is land other than prime or unique <br /> agricultural land that is of statewide or local importance for the production of food, feed, <br /> fiber and forage crops. <br /> 11. Land Study Bureau's Detailed Land Classification System: "C" or "Fair ". <br /> 12. U.S. Soil Survey: The soil type on the mauka portion of the property is rKYD. The soil <br /> type on the makai portion of the property is rKED. For rKYD (Kona extremely rocky <br /> muck) the permeability is rapid, runoff is medium, and the erosion hazard is slight. This <br /> soil type is used for pasture and watershed. For rKED (Kaimu extremely stony peat) the <br /> permeability is rapid, runoff is slow, and the erosion hazard is slight. This soil type is not <br /> suitable for cultivation and is used mainly for native woodland. <br /> 13. FIRM: Zone "X ", area determined to be outside the 500 -year flood plain. <br /> 14. Flora /Fauna Resources: No professional surveys were conducted of the property as the <br /> land has been previously cleared. Existing flora includes ohi`a, silky oak, Christmas <br /> berry, pesky ivy gourd vines and lantana. The property is not known to be a habitat for <br /> any rare or endangered animal life; however, given its elevation it would be possible to <br /> find Hawaiian Hawk and Hawaiian Owl in the area. According to the applicant, it is <br /> unlikely that any rare or endangered floral or faunal resources would be found on the <br /> subject property. <br /> 15. Historical/Archaeological Resources: A formal archaeological survey of the property <br /> was not conducted because the property has previously been bulldozed. In a letter dated <br /> April 19, 2010, the DLNR State Historic Preservation Division determined that no <br /> -2- <br />