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11. County Zoning: Unplanned <br /> 12. SMA: The subject property is within the SMA boundary. The applicant will file an <br /> SMA application prior to commencement of any development within the area. <br /> DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY AND SURROUNDING AREA <br /> 13. Subject Property: The subject property is a rectangular-shaped lot of approximately <br /> 14.013 acres. The property is slightly sloping. The area extends 120 to 630 feet above <br /> mean sea level. <br /> 14. Flora: Vegetation on the parcel consists of opiuma, koa haole and klu with an understory <br /> of grasses, primarily guinea grass. In the upper portions of the parcel, guinea grass <br /> dominates with little possibility of understory plants although Sida.spp and air-plant are <br /> present in scattered openings. Several vines, notably hedgehop gourd and balsam pear, <br /> are present. <br /> 15. Fauna: No native fauna was observed on the site. No forest bird species are associated <br /> with these areas because of the low elevation. The two Hawaiian raptors, the Hawaiian <br /> Hawk or'Io and the Hawaiian Owl or Pueo,probably make some use of the area, <br /> however, the subject property is not considered part of its essential habitat. The Hawaiian <br /> Hoary Bat may also be present in the area,however,the project area would not be <br /> expected to represent essential habitat for the species. Feral cats, rats, and mice are likely <br /> to inhabit or utilize the area. <br /> 16. Archaeological: An archaeological inventory survey, including subsurface testing was <br /> conducted by Archaeological Consultants of the Pacific,Inc.. A 100 percent surface <br /> survey of the project area was undertaken. "A total of eleven(11)sites were identified <br /> which were composed of a total of fifteen(15)features. In addition to the above sites, <br /> seven(7)previously recorded sites were identified. Six (6)were walls constructed of <br /> stacked boulders and cobbles (including the Great Wall of Kuakini), while one site was <br /> an agricultural complex composed of fifteen(15) features." <br /> "Ten(10) of the features were tested for subsurface cultural deposits. Only the three <br /> blister calved(sic) yielded cultural remains. All mounts and possible platforms were <br /> determined to likely be agricultural clearance mounds. The presence of midden and <br /> -3- <br />