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Exemption Notification for RFQ/RFP for New Lease TMK Nos.: (3)2-1-005:033,034,035 and 045 Page 2 or change of use beyond that previously existing;" Exemption Class No. 7 that states, "Interior alterations involving things such as partitions, plumbing, and electrical conveyances," Item 1 that states, "Interior alterations and renovations to offices, buildings or structures that do not increase the floor area or change the maximum occupancy to include: a. installation of office partitions, utility outlets or connections, air conditioning, lighting, and security systems; b. renovations required to bring existing structures into compliance with current building codes and applicable health, safety, and access regulations; c. renovations that will result in energy or other operational/cost savings; or d. other similar interior alterations;" and Exemption Class No. 8 that states, "Demolition of structures, except those structures located on any historic site as designated in the National Register or Hawaii Register as provided for in the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966, Public Law 89-665, or Chapter 6E, Hawaii Revised Statutes," Item No. 2 that states, "Demolition and removal of existing structures, facilities, utilities, and other improvements on state lands, except those structures located on any historic site as designated in the National Register or Hawaii Register as provided for in the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966, 16 U.S.C. §§470 et. seq., as amended, or Haw. Rev. Stat. Chapter 6E." Cumulative Impact of No. The use of the land for hotel/apartment purposes is compliant Planned Successive with county zoning requirements, and such use has existed since 1966. Actions in Same Place Staff believes there are no cumulative impacts involved. Significant?: Action May Have No. There are no particularly sensitive environmental issues involved Significant Impact on with the proposed use of the property. The property has been used for Particularly Sensitive hotel and apartment purposes since 1966. The property is located on Environment?: the shoreline, but a sea level rise study commissioned in 2014 showed that a three-foot sea level rise would not have a significant impact on the use of the property. Analysis: The subject land has been improved with a 146-room hotel and used for hotel and apartment purposes since 1966. A new lease for hotel and/or apartment purposes will involve negligible or no expansion or change of use beyond that previously existing. Consulted Parties: Agencies listed in the attached submittal. EXHIBIT C