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9. Surrounding Zoning /Land Uses: Surrounding properties are similarly zoned A -3a and consist of agricultural uses, scattered dwellings and vacant lots. Further north are properties zoned A -la, RS -7.5, RS -10, RS -20 and CN -10. 10. ALISH: Unclassified. 11. Land Study Bureau's Detailed Land Classification System: "D" or "Poor ". 12. U.S. Soil Survey: Olaa extremely stony silty clay loam, 0 to 20 percent slopes (OID). 13. FIRM: Zone "X ", area determined to be outside the 500 -year flood plain with a portion of the property within Zone "AH ", which is a Special Flood Hazard Area inundated by the 100 -year flood where flood depths are 1 to 3 feet (usually areas of ponding). 14. Flora /Fauna Resources: No professional surveys were conducted of the site as the property has been previously cleared in the past and is currently in residential uses. Existing flora includes the presence of introduced species such as a gunpowder tree, abandoned sugar cane stalks and California grass. Given the disturbed and urban nature of the surrounding areas it is unlikely that there is endangered animal life in the area. 15. Historical /Archaeological Resources: The property has been cleared and used for sugarcane cultivation and cattle grazing in the past. In a letter dated August 19, 2009, the applicant requested a "no- effect" letter from the DLNR State Historic Preservation Division. 16. Cultural or Native Gathering Rights: According to the applicant, it is not known whether the subject area was used in the recent past for the gathering of plants by Native Hawaiians. However, as the site has been used for sugar cane or cattle grazing for over 50 years, it would appear unlikely that the site would serve such purpose today. In the unlikely event that legitimate gathering claims are made by Native Hawaiians, the applicant intends to respect and honor such claims and provide the needed access within the site. 17. Public Access: There is no record of a designated public access to the shoreline or mountain areas that traverses the properties. PUBLIC UTILITIES AND SERVICES 18. Access: Access to the property is from Alaloa Road, which is a 16 -foot paved two -lane County road within a 40 -foot right -of -way. The City of Hilo Zone Map designates Alaloa Road as a 60 -foot right -of -way. Should the change of zoning be approved, the -2-