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Aaron S.Y. Chung, Council Chair and Members of the County Council Page 8 • The valued cultural, historical, and natural resources found in the rezoning area: No professional archaeological and cultural study was conducted of the property as it has been previously cleared and used for agricultural/cattle grazing purposes.A request for review has been submitted to the Department of Land and Natural Resources - State Historic Preservation Division to determine if any historic properties would be affected by the proposed change of zone. Additionally, while no professional floral or faunal survey was conducted of the property, the applicant indicates that the site and surrounding area are known habitats for several native plants(including 'Ohi'a Lehua trees and Hapu'u ferns),birds and invertebrates. Many native birds are present in the area including the 'Apapane, 'Amakihi, 'I'iwi, 'Oma'o, 'Elepaio,and Hawaiian Hawk (Vo). It would also be possible, but not likely to find the Hawaiian Owl (Pueo), endangered Hawaiian goose(NCne). In addition,introduced bird species(such as dove, Japanese White-eye, house Finch, myna) are common in this area. Domestic animals such as cats and dogs, and other animals like rats and mongoose are also present. These are all common and not endangered. According to the US Fish and Wildlife Service(USFWS),there are four(4)listed animal species in the immediate vicinity of the project area: The federally endangered Hawaiian hoary bat, Hawaiian hawk, Hawaiian goose, and the 'Piwi. Additionally, the endangered Hawaiian petrel, hand- rumped storm-petrel, and the threatened Newell's shearwater may transit the project area flying to upland breeding colonies. USFWS provided guidance on measures to avoid and minimize project impacts to the listed species.That guidance will be added as conditions of approval. • Possible adverse effect or impairment of' valued resources: Native plants and/or endangered species maybe impacted by proposed ground alteration and development. Conditions ol'approval will be added to mitigate these impacts. • Feasible actions to protect native Hawaiian rights: No laiown gathering is taking place on the site. Thus, to the extent to which traditional and customary native Hawaiian rights are exercised, the proposed action will not affect traditional Hawaiian rights; therefore, no action is necessary to protect these rights. Lastly,this recommendation is made with the understanding that the applicant remains responsible for complying with all other applicable governmental requirements in connection with the proposed use, prior to its commencement or establishment upon the subject properties. Additional governmental requirements may include the issuance of building permits, the installation of approved wastewater disposal systems, compliance with the Fire