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Kuakini Wall (Site 6302) and a large multi-functional complex (Site 5608) on parcels 54 and 55. The multi-functional complex consisted of seventy-five(75) features, and possible three(3) heiau located on the makai portion of parcel 54, which is outside of the boundaries of the proposed development area. Rechtman Consulting, LLC was retained by the applicant to revisit and/or update the archaeological finds within the portion of parcel 54 which was part of the project site prior to consolidation/resubdivision in 2005. The Rechtman survey confirmed and identified Site 6302 (Kuakini Wall) and fourteen (14) features within Site 5608 (multi-functional complex). The Kuakini Wall, which forms the eastern boundary of the subject site, will be preserved subject to an approved Preservation Plan. The burial (Feature U)will be preserved as is, subsequent to the preparation and acceptance of a Burial Treatment Plan. Data recovery will be done for the habitation/activity area(Feature T). The balance of the sites were deemed to be"No Further Work"required. An archaeological inventory survey was also conducted for TMK: 7-5-9:48, which was later subdivided into 2 parcels, one of which is parcel 67 and part of this application. This survey identified thirteen (13) sites covering all of parcels 48 and 67. Of these sites, two (2) were determined to be "no longer significant,"ten(10) were determined significant for their information content, and one (1), the Kuakini Wall, for preservation. 23. Cultural Resources: Rechtman notes in the archaeological inventory study that this area is part of the kula zone. This area generally stretches from the shoreline to inland, about the 150-meter elevation level. It is traditionally associated with habitation and the cultivation of sweet potatoes,paper mulberry, and gourds. As such, agricultural features are common throughout this zone. In the 1900's, walls were added to the kula zone"as cattle pastures expanded into the lower elevations during this period." Aside from cattle use, it is not known whether the subject or immediate surrounding areas were used in the recent past for the gathering of plants by native Hawaiians. There is a burial and, as such, access to descendants will be allowed to this site. PUBLIC UTILITIES AND SERVICES 24. Access: Primary access to the project area is provided by Hualalai Road, a County- maintained roadway with a pavement width of 20-22 feet, in poor condition,with no -4-