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DESCRIPTION OF SUBJECT PROPERTY AND SURROUNDING AREA <br /> 12. Subject Property: The rezone area consists of a 4.888-acre portion of Parcels 29, 30 <br /> and 31 fronting Kawili Street and Kapi`olani Street. Parcel 29 is 0.9275 acres in size, <br /> Parcel 30 is 0.9507 acres in size, and Parcel 31 is 5.615 acres in size. The project site is <br /> approximately 7.6 acres in size, whichincludes the.4.888-acre portion that was rezoned <br /> in 2007 and the remaining area that is also zoned RM-1. A small portion of the east side <br /> of Parcel 29 is zoned RS-10 and coincides with the abandoned railroad right-of-way <br /> which has been consolidated into the lot. The subject property is currently vacant of uses <br /> and is covered with vegetation consisting of low brush, grass and trees. <br /> 13. Surrounding Land Uses/Zoning: Surrounding properties are a mix of commercial, <br /> residential and schools. The Waiakea School complex is located on property zoned RS- <br /> 10 to the south. To the north are properties zoned RM-1 consisting mainly of multiple- <br /> family dwellings. To the northwest is the Holy Apostles Episcopal Church and further <br /> west across Kapi`olani Street is the University of Hawai`i at Hilo campus on land zoned <br /> University. To the northeast is the Hilo Meishoin Church on a property zoned RM-1. A <br /> convenience store is located on the corner of Kino`ole and Kawili Streets on property <br /> zoned CN-10. <br /> 14. USDA Soil Survey Report: Keaukaha Series (rKFD) extremely rocky muck, 6 to 20 <br /> percent slopes. <br /> 15. Flood Zone: The property is classified as Zone X, which is an area determined by <br /> FEMA to be outside the 500-year flood plain. <br /> 16. Flora/Fauna Resources: A Flora and Fauna Survey was conducted as part of the FEA. <br /> The survey identified plant species found on the project site and bird species commonly <br /> found in the project area. The survey concluded that no substantial impacts to flora and <br /> fauna would result from the proposed project. According to the applicant, the property <br /> was historically used for sugar cane production. The property is currently covered with <br /> vegetation consisting of low brush, grass and trees. The applicant is proposing to include <br /> native plants as part of the new landscaping for the project. <br /> 17. Archaeological/Historic/Cultural Resources: The property was previously the subject <br /> of several archaeological studies conducted for a proposal by the Department of Water <br /> -4- <br />