PD RECOMMENDATION REPORT (REZ-21-247)

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from the nearest shoreline and thus is situated outside of the Special Management Area and will not be impacted by coastal hazard and beach erosion. There is no record of a designated public access to the shoreline or mountain areas that traverses the properties. No professional archaeological and cultural study was conducted of the properties as they have been in residential use since 1953. According to the applicant,no valued cultural,historical, or natural resources exist on the properties and there is no evidence of any traditional and customary Native Hawaiian rights being practiced on the site nor are there any known historic sites on the property as listed on the State or National Register of Historic Places. By letter dated July 7, 2021,the State Historic Preservation Division (SHPD) determined that no historic properties would be affected by the proposed rezoning. The standard inadvertent archaeological find condition will be added to this approval recommendation. No professional floral or faunal survey was conducted of the properties due to the long-time residential use of the properties and the urban character of the surrounding area. Flora on the property consists of lawn, and non-native trees and ornamental plants. Fauna in the area include introduced birds and mammals. Based on the preceding,the applicant believes that it is unlikely that rare or endangered floral or faunal resources are to be found within or proximate to the site. Lastly,this approval is made with the understanding that the applicant remains responsible for complying with all other applicable governmental requirements in connection with the approved 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 Code, installation of improvements required by the American with Disabilities Act(ADA), among many others. Compliance with all applicable governmental requirements is a condition of this approval; failure to comply with such requirements will be considered a violation that may result in enforcement action by the Planning Department and/or the affected agencies. -7-