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The Honorable J Yoshimoto, Chairman and Members of the County Council Page 5 Investigation of valued resources: An Archaeological and Limited Cultural Assessment conducted by Robert B. Rechtman Ph.D., Ashton K. Dircks Ah Sam B.A., and Johnny R. Dudoit, B.A. and a biological reconnaissance performed by Ron Terry and Patrick J. Hart of Geometrician Associates were included in the application. The valued cultural, historical, and natural resources found in the rezoning area: The property has a history of heavy and long -term disturbance from past sugar cane cultivation. Currently, the property shows evidence of heavy and recent usage for ranching and pasture. As such, it is anticipated that no historic properties will be affected. A condition of approval 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. Possible adverse effect or impairment of valued resources: There is no evidence that the flora or fauna in the area are particularly desired or used for cultural practices. Feasible actions to protect native Hawaiian rights: There is no evidence of gathering for cultural purposes 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. Based on the above findings, the approval of the Change of Zone request from an Agricultural (A -20a) to a Family Agricultural (FA -2a) zoned district would result in an appropriate land use pattern and further the public convenience, necessity and general welfare. For your favorable consideration, an amendment to Section 25 -8 -9 (Hawi-Kapa'au Zone Map) and Section 25 -8 -7 (North and South Kohala District Zone Map), of the County Zoning Code is transmitted.