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Dru Kanuha, Council Chair and Members of the County Council Page 6 The valued cultural,historical, and natural resources found in the rezoning area: No historic, archaeological or cultural sites were found during the June 2015 archaeological field inspection of the subject property. Possible adverse effect or impairment of valued resources: Some native plants may be destroyed by construction or ground alteration. Feasible actions to protect native Hawaiian rights: According to the applicant, no gathering is taking place on the site. Thus, to the extent to which traditional and customary native Hawaiian rights are exercised, the proposed action will not affect traditional Hawaiian rights; therefore, no action is necessary to protect these rights. This favorable recommendation is made with the understanding that the applicant remains responsible for complying with all other applicable governmental requirements in connection with uses permitted within the Agricultural zoning district, prior to its commencement or establishment upon the subject property. Additional governmental requirements may include the issuance of building permits, the installation of approved wastewater disposal systems, compliance with the Fire Code, installation of improvements required by the American with Disabilities Act(ADA), among many others. Compliance with all applicable governmental requirements is a condition of this favorable recommendation; failure to comply with such requirements will be considered a violation that may result in enforcement action by the Planning Department and/or the affected agencies. Based on the above findings, approval of the Change of Zone request from an Agricultural 20-acre (A-20a)to the Agricultural 7-acre (A-7a) district would result in an appropriate land use pattern that will further the public necessity and convenience and the general welfare. The accompanying draft bill to amend Section 25-8-2 (North and South Kona District Zone Map) is provided for your favorable consideration. Please note the proposed conditions of approval attached to the draft bill.