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1928. These dwellings will be removed and/or relocated for possible housing use, if deemed appropriate and salvageable,by the contractor. 10. Surrounding Land Uses/Zoning: The property is surrounded by a mix of commercial and residential uses. There is an office building directly across of and kitty corner of the subject site on property zoned Neighborhood Commercial (CN-20). There is also a small commercial complex zoned General Commercial (CG-10) on the corner of Lanikaula and Kilauea Avenue, less than 200 feet east of the subject parcel. The University of Hawaii at Hilo campus begins approximately 500 feet to the west at Ululani Street. There are also some scattered single-family residences north of the subject site along Kino`ole Street and an apartment complex fronting West Lanikaula Street, zoned Multiple-Family Residential (RM-4). 11. Flood Zone: Zone X, an area determined by FEMA to be outside the 500-year flood plain. 12. Flora/Fauna Resources: No professional floral or faunal survey was conducted of the property due to the long-time residential use of the property and the urban character of the surrounding area. It is unlikely that rare or endangered floral or faunal resources are likely to be found within or proximate to the site. According to the Department of Land and Natural Resources-Division of Forestry and Wildlife (DOFAW), the State and Federally listed Hawaiian hoary bat has the potential to occur in the vicinity of the project area and may roost in trees. DOFAW made recommendations to mitigate impact on this species. Additionally, DOFAW recommended shielding of lights and limiting nighttime work requiring lights to minimize impacts on endangered sea birds passing through the area. Finally, DOFAW recommended using native plants for landscaping purposes. 13. Archaeological/Cultural/Historical Resources: No professional archaeological and cultural study was conducted of the property because it has been developed since the 1920's with a residence. There are no known historic sites on the property as listed on the State or National Register of Historic Places. In a letter dated August 30, 2018, the State Historic Preservation Division(SHPD) determined that no historic properties would be -3-