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14. Flora/Fauna: On March 12, 2003, a botanical survey was conducted on the subject property by Phillip Conley. The survey did not identify any endangered plant or animal species. As the property has been previously grubbed and graded, and given the property's urban setting, no known rare, threatened, or endangered species inhabit the parcel or are expected to be discovered on the site. 15. Archaeological/Cultural/Historical Resources: No archaeological inventory survey has been prepared, as the property was previously grubbed and graded as part of the development of the Puako Beach Lots Subdivision. The site has been disturbed for previous residential uses. In their letter dated May 13, 2003, the State Department of Land and Natural Resources Historic Preservation Division has indicated that the subject property has been previously grubbed and graded, and no historic properties will be affected by this request. No valued cultural or historical resources exist on the site. As no traditional and customary Native Hawaiian rights are exercised on the site, the proposed action wil I not affect traditional Hawaiian rights. The exercise of traditional rights in the public shoreline area fronting the property should not be disturbed by this rezoning. 16. Recreational/Visual Resources: The proposed use of the subject property will not negatively impact recreational resources and visual resources to or from the shoreline. No scenic or open space resources to the shoreline coastal view plane or coastal ecosystem will be negatively impacted by the proposed action. 17. Public Access: There is an existing public access adjacent to TMK: 6-9-3: 18 to the Kawaihae side of the property and adjacent to TMK: 6-9-3: 10 to the Kona side of the property within close proximity to the property. There is good lateral access within the public shoreline area fronting the property. As such, mauka-makai access as well as lateral public access can be accommodated. The property is not used for access to the mountains and no access to these areas will be impacted by the proposed action. UTILITIES AND SERVICES 18. Access: Access to the property is from Puako Beach Drive, aCounty-owned and maintained roadway with a 2l1-foot wide pavement within a 40-foot right-of--way. It is -3-