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The Honorable Dominic Yagong, Chairman and Members of the County Council Page 4 and sidewalks were installed on the western frontage of lots fronting Kanoelehua Avenue opposite the project site, there are no sidewalks along the eastern section of Kanoelehua Avenue. While curbs, gutters and sidewalks are typical of MCX zoned districts, in this particular instance, all lands to the north and south are under control of the airport, and there are no sidewalks proximate to the site. While this area is transitioning to a mix of industrial and commercial uses, it is basically isolated and not conducive to pedestrian movements. Therefore, it is not recommended that the curb, gutter and sidewalk improvements be required as a condition of approval for this particular rezoning request. County water is available to the site. The applicants propose to use an individual wastewater treatment system meeting the requirements of the Department of Health. However, a sewer system is planned for this area, and the landowner will be required to connect to this system upon its completion. Solid waste will be handled by commercial haulers. If required, a Solid Waste Management Plan will be prepared. Electricity and telephone services are available to the site. The property has no severe geological or topographical problems which cannot be rectified or which would render the land unusable. The project site is located within Zone "X", area determined to be outside the 500 -year floodplain. All development generated storm run-off shall be disposed of on-site and not allowed onto adjacent properties or roadways. By letter dated June 30, 2011, the applicants have requested a "no effect" letter from the DLNR-HPD. The DLNR-HPD has not responded as of this writing. No professional flora or fauna surveys were conducted, as the property has been improved with three single-family dwellings. The applicants do not believe that rare or endangered floral or faunal resources are on the site. The property is located in an urban setting adjacent to the airport and aviation related uses. Plants on the property and vicinity are introduced landscaping. The subject request is not contrary to Chapter 205A, Hawaii Revised Statues, relating to Coastal Zone Management. The property is not located in the Special Management Area. The project site is located less than one mile from the shoreline but will not be impacted by coastal hazard and beach erosion. There is no record of a designated public access to the shoreline or mountain areas that traverses the property. According to the applicants, no valued cultural, historical or natural resources exist on the properties and there is no evidence of any traditional and customary Native Hawaiian rights being practiced on the site. Thus, it is not anticipated that the proposed request will have any adverse impact on cultural or historical resources in the area.