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Dru Kanuha, Council Chair and Members of the County Council Page 6 developers of the Kaloko Mauka Subdivision. In addition, the National Park Service published a report in 1991 entitled, "An Ahupua'a Study: The 1971 Archaeological Work at Kaloko Ahupua`a,North Kona." This study also identified remains of an agricultural field system up to the 3,500-foot elevation at certain locations. An archaeological field inspection was conducted of the full property by ASM Affiliates in July of 2015. The archaeological report found no archaeological features on the parcel and concluded that, given the minimal soil accumulation on the property, the presence of subsurface archaeological deposits would be extremely unlikely. Accordingly,the State Historic Preservation Division issued a letter of"no-effect"regarding the proposed rezoning of the subject property with a determination that" no historic properties (would be) affected" by the proposed action. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has conducted studies of the general area over the years and have identified numerous endangered and native bird species in the native forest. The valued cultural, historical, and natural resources found in the rezoning area: No historic, archaeological or cultural sites were found during the July 2015 archaeological field inspection of the subject property. Possible adverse effect or impairment of valued resources: As there are two existing dwellings on property and additional dwellings will be prohibited, it is unlikely that the proposed change ofzone will have effect or impairment of valued resources. 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