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1° ponds located on the project site are adequately protected, an anchialine pool management plan has been developed by Dr. Brock. ' Goal: Protect and enhance the sites, buildings and objects of significant historical and cultural importance to Hawaii. Policy: The County of Hawaii shall require both public and private developers of land to provide a historical survey prior to the clearing or development of land when there are indications that the land under consideration has historical significance. Standard: The evaluation of the importance of specific historic sites is necessary for future action. The following standards establish a framework for evaluating sites. Sites of traditional and cultural significance. Discussion: An addendum archaeological inventory survey conducted by Paul H. Rosendahl, Ph.D. on the project site identified four new sites as significant. In addition, the applicant proposes to submit to DLNR-State Historic Preservation Division an archaeological preservation plan prior to any land altering activity or development on the project site. Therefore, the proposed change of zone would not be inconsistent with the goal of protecting and enhancing significant historical sites. Natural Resources and Shoreline Goals: Protect and conserve the natural resources of the County of Hawaii from undue exploitation, encroachment and damage. Protect and effectively manage Hawaii's open space, watersheds, and natural areas. rEnsure that alterations to existing land forms and vegetation, except crops, and construction of structures cause minimum adverse effect to water resources, and scenic and recreational amenities and minimum danger of floods, landslides, erosion, siltation, or failure in the event of earthquake. Policies: The County of Hawaii should require users of natural resources to conduct their activities in a manner that avoids or minimizes adverse effects on the environment. 1 �I