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18. Flora/Fauna Resources: No formal flora/fauna study was submitted. According to the applicant, the site has been grubbed and previously used for pasturing cattle. The natural vegetation consists of buffle grass, fountain grass, Spanish clover, and prickly poppy. Common animal species in the area include field mice and mongoose. According to the applicant, there is no known or recorded rare or endangered animal or plant life in the area. 19. Archaeological Resources: Since the property was previously used for pasturing activities, the applicant states that it is expected that no archaeological or historic features exist on the property. By letter dated July 13, 2015 the applicant requested a "no effect" letter from the State Department of Land and Natural Resources State Historic Preservation Division (SHPD). 20. Cultural or Native Gathering Rights: According to the applicant, there is no evidence of any traditional and customary Native Hawaiian rights being practiced on the site. 21. Public Access: There is no public access to the mountains or ocean through the property. PUBLIC UTILITIES AND SERVICES 22. Access: Access to the site is from `Ouli Street, a private roadway with a 50-foot right-of- way with 16 feet of asphalt paving and grass swales. Both proposed lots will have direct access off of`Ouli Street. 23. Water: According to the Department of Water Supply (DWS), County water is available to the property via a 5/8-inch meter which is adequate for one dwelling at an average daily usage of 600 gallons. A second water meter can be made available to the proposed lot. The applicant will be responsible for facilities charges as well as installing a service lateral to supply the new meter. If required by DWS, the applicant will be responsible for conveying improvements to the water board prior to granting of water meter services. 24. Wastewater: There is no municipal sewer system in the area. All lots in the area dispose of wastewater through individual wastewater systems. All structures on the property would be required to dispose wastewater into a individual wastewater system meeting the standards and requirements of the State Department of Health. 25. Essential Utilities and Services: Underground electrical, telephone and cable services are available to the property. The nearest police and fire facilities are located in Waimea, approximately six (6) miles east of the site. -4-