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is an existing dwelling on the property, located closer to the highway, which was finalized in 1991. According to the applicant, the site has been grubbed periodically with a variety of fruit and ornamental trees associated with the dwelling on the mauka portion of the property. The makai portion of the property is vacant and overgrown with non- native, invasive plant species. 15. Surrounding Land Zoning/Uses: The surrounding area consists of a mixture of single-family residences and vacant lots. The zoning pattern in the vicinity is a mixture of Agricultural- 1 acre(A-la) and Agricultural-5 acre (A-5). 16. U.S.D.A. Soil Survey: The soils within the project area are classified by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Soil Conservation Service, as Kona extremely rocky muck (rKYD). The Kona Series consists of well drained, thin organic soils over pahoehoe lava bedrock. In a representative profile, the surface layer is very dark brown muck about 5 inches thick. It is underlain by pahoehoe lava bedrock. The surface layer is slightly acid. Permeability is rapid in the soil, and the water moves rapidly through the cracks of the lava. Runoff is medium, and the erosion hazard is slight. Roots are matted over the bedrock or extend a few feet into the cracks. The soil is mostly used for pasture and watershed. Small areas are used for coffee and macadamia nuts. 17. Land Study Bureau Soil Rating: "C" or "Fair". 18. Agricultural Lands of Importance to the State of Hawaii(ALISH): "Unclassified". 19. Flood Zone: The property is located in Zone "X", which is an area determined by FEMA to be located outside of the 500-year floodplain. 20. Archaeological/Historic/Cultural Resources: The property has been improved with the existing dwelling, agricultural and landscaping improvements. According the applicant's report, there are no known historic, archaeological or cultural features on the site. In a letter dated January 29, 2016, the State Historic Preservation Division(SHPD) indicated that there was no record of an archeological inventory survey(AIS) for the property and that based on a review of aerial photography, the parcel appears to have been significantly altered due to previous grading activities. In addition, SHPD stated that they had no objection to the requested, 5-year extension, however they asked that a condition be added, "stipulating that SHPD have the opportunity to review any future -3-