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Dru Kanuha, Council Chair and Members of the County Council Page 9 Investigation of valued resources: An Archaeological Inventory Survey(AIS)of the property was conducted in May 2015 by Pacific Legacy, Inc. The survey includes an oral history of kama`aina accounts of the area. No floral or faunal surveys of the property were completed. The property was previously grubbed in the 1970's. The valued cultural, historical, and natural resources found in the rezoning area. The AIS identified three historic sites on the property, one of which, a modified lava tube, was recommend for preservation by the SHPD. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has indicated that three endangered species may be present in the area: the Hawaiian hoary bat, Hawaiian hawk and Blackburn's sphinx moth. Possible adverse effect or impairment of valued resources: Some plants that endangered species in the area rely on for food or nesting may be destroyed by construction or ground alteration. Feasible actions to protect native Hawaiian rights: There is no evidence that traditional and customary native Hawaiian rights are exercised on the property; therefore no action is necessary to protect these rights. In the event legitimate gathering claims are made by Native Hawaiians, the applicant intends to respect and honor such claims and provide the needed access within the property. Conditions of approval will be included to require the applicant preserve the modified lava tube as recommended by the SHPD and notify the SHPD should any unidentified historic or cultural sites or remains be encountered, and proceed only upon an archaeological clearance from the SHPD. Conditions of approval will also be included to implement best management practices to for protection of the three endangered species that may be on the property or in the general area. 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 Family 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