Communication No. 2019-09- KCDP Amendments PD Review

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Communication No. 2019-09 4.3 ENVIRONMENTAL RESOUR CES The Environmental Resources section of the Kona CDP identifies objecti ves, policies, and actions to guide entally sensitive areas. It will become important to focus on creative solutions that protect the environment while allowing for growth, redevelopment, and increase densit ies in strategic areas. 4.3.1 Existing Conditions Mapping of various resources in the Ko na region has been on - going for many years. With advancing computer technology, such Geographic Information System (GIS), much of the available information has been incorp orated in computer databases. While the geographic detail made possible by such com puter mapping gives the sense that such mapped information is comprehensive, accurate and reliable, it is not always the case. The actual level of accuracy and reliability varies widely. It is important to continually improve the state of knowledge and t rack changes by documenting the source and methodology of the data collection. The mapping data for the environmental resources collected for this plan come from the fol lowing sources: 1. Regulatory map with defined procedures to map and amend: Flood Insur Code Chapter 27) 2. Legally mandated inventories yet to be completed: Trails e statewide trail and access program, the Department of Land and Natural Resources i wholly or partly on public or private lands and whether or not under the j urisdiction of the - 3). Historic sites The State Historic Preservation Division is required to develop an inventory of historic properties (any structure or site over fifty years old) and burial sites (HRS Section 6E - 3). 3. Volunt arily compiled databases that lack a comprehensive management system for verification and maintenance: Critical Habitats: Although the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service follows a formal procedure to designate a critical habitat, there is no formal procedure to provide a map to the County permit agencies; Coastal Resources and Water Quality Monitoring Stations: GIS d ata on coastal resources compiled by the University of Ha ) water quality monitoring stations (Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and DOH (State GIS Program) Anchialine Ponds: Data digitally representing occurrences of anchialine ponds that were 970 2000 (Source: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, National Ocean Service, Office of Respons e and Restoration, Hazardous Materials Response Division (University of Hilo, Department of Geography and Environmental Studies) Native Habitats: are animals, plants, and natural communities (ecosystems) e decline or incr ease in the number of individuals, recorded habitat and observed threats. The 31