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these structures have been finalized. Based on a 2004 subdivision map, a concrete isle and concrete pavement associated with the fuel pumps, and part of a rock wall on the Kalapana side of the property encroach in the County road right-of-way. A portion of the County roadway also encroaches on the applicant's property. 9. Surrounding Land Uses/Zoning: Surrounding lands are zoned RS-10, CV-10 and RM- 2 and are primarily commercial in nature. There is a restaurant, barber shop and church across Pahoa Village Road to the north and east, a medical clinic established by Use Permit on lands zoned RS-10 to the south, and vacant lot to the west. Further to the west is the center of Pahoa Village. 10. U.S.D.A. Soil Type: The Ola`a series (OiD) consists of well-drained, silty clay barns that formed in volcanic ash. Permeability is rapid, runoff is slow and the erosion hazard is slight. 11. Agricultural Lands of Importance to the State of Hawaii(ALISH): Existing Urban Development. 12. Land Study Bureau's Soil Productivity Rating: Urban. 13. Flood Zone: Zone X, an area determined by FEMA to be outside the 500-year flood plain. 14. Flora/Fauna Resources: Due to the property's close proximity to Pahoa Village with its more urban uses,it is not likely to have endangered floral or faunal species. 15. Archaeological/Cultural/Historical Resources: No archaeological inventory survey was prepared as the surrounding area has been developed since the 1930's with a gas station. According to the applicant, no valued cultural or historical resources exist on the site and no traditional and customary native Hawaiian rights are exercised on the site. 16. Public Access: There is no public access to the mountains or the shoreline that traverses the property. 17. Traffic: The applicant does not anticipate a significant increase in traffic because the rezone will confirm existing uses associated with the businesses on the property, primarily a driveway and parking. Additional traffic is estimated to be 5 additional trips during the a.m. and p.m. peak hours. -3-