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in 1920, that is used as a long-term rental, carport and landscaping. All of the structures on the subject parcels were built prior to the enactment of the zoning and building codes, therefore there are no building permits on record. 16. Surrounding Zoning and Land Uses: The land uses in the area are a mix of residential and commercial uses. Immediately adjacent properties, as well as surrounding properties, are zoned RS-10 and in single-family residential uses. Big Island Candies is located to the northeast of the project site and zoned CG-20. The area is transitioning to a commercial character as several properties in the vicinity of the site have been rezoned from Single- Family Residential (RS) to Neighborhood Commercial (CN) zoning since the subject parcels were rezoned in 2008. 17. Flood Zone: According to the Department of Public Works (DPW) Engineering Division, the subject parcels are currently designated as Zone X on the Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM)by the Federal Emergency Management Agency(FEMA). Zone X is an area determined to be outside the 500-year floodplain. 18. Archaeological/Historical/Cultural Resources: No professional surveys were conducted of the site, due to the history of extensive disturbance. By letter dated May 25, 2018, the Department of Land and Natural Resources-Historic Preservation Division determined that no historic properties would be affected by the proposed amendment. 19. Cultural or Native Gathering Rights: There is no evidence of any traditional and customary Native Hawaiian rights being practiced on the site, nor existence of any known valued cultural, historical or native resources in the area. 20. Flora/Fauna Resources: There was no formal flora/fauna study conducted for this time extension request. As the project site has been improved and is located within an urban environment close to commercial, industrial and residential uses, no professional surveys were conducted of the site. The applicant believes that there are no rare or endangered floral or faunal resources within or proximate to the project site. 21. Public Access: There is no record of a designated public access to the shoreline or mountain areas that traverses the properties. -5-