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26. Flora/Faunal Resources: No formal flora/fauna study was submitted with the application for the subject project. According to the applicant, the subject property has been used for equipment and aggregate stockpiling by the landowner for many years, and no floral or faunal resources are expected to be impacted by the proposed use. Vegetation on the property is primarily guinea grass, haole koa, opiuma trees and kukui, all common species that are not threatened or endangered. There are introduced bird species such as dove, Japanese white-eye, house finch, saffron finch, house sparrow, and myna, in addition to domesticated/feral animals such as cats, dogs, pigs and rats. The extent of surrounding development makes it unlikely to find endangered animals on the subject property. It may be possible to find the Hawaiian Hawk (`Io), Hawaiian Owl (Pueo), Hawaiian Goose (Nene) and the Hawaiian Hoary Bat on the subject property. However, no impacts are expected since the applicant anticipates no additional land clearing for the proposed use. 27. Archaeological/Cultural/Historical Resources: Since the subject property is not adjacent or proximate to the shoreline, fishing and/or coastal access will not be impacted by the proposed use. According to the applicant, there is no evidence of use of the subject property for gathering of plants by native Hawaiians. According to the State Historic Preservation Division (SHPD), it is unlikely that historic properties remain intact within the currently proposed project area as it has been impacted by previous ground-disturbing activities associated with the development of the existing warehouse structure and the existing gravel access roads. Additionally, SHPD has issued a letter dated July 6, 2021, determining that no historic properties with be affected for the current project. 28. Public Access: There is no public coastal or mountain access through this private property. 29. Traffic: According to the applicant, the proposed use would generate a modest increase in traffic to the subject property. The applicant is proposing strategies to reduce the impact of increased traffic, including limiting gymnastics class sizes to 40 participants and fitness class sizes to 10 participants. Additionally, the applicant anticipates that traffic impacts will be mitigated by encouraging participants to carpool and by scheduling classes outside of morning or afternoon commute times. The maximum number of users of the facility is anticipated to be between 110 and 166 per day. Approximately 17 peak AM trips are anticipated for fitness classes and individual use combined. During the school year,no AM trips for gymnastics users are anticipated. During summer break, gymnastics classes would -6-