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Notwithstanding the absence of a commissioned flora and fauna study, it would appear that this B&B use would not have any significant negative impact, if at all, on the floral and fauna resources in the area. This is due to the rural/agricultural character of this area, as well as the on-going agricultural use of the property. D. Archaeological Resources, For the same reasons noted above plus the fact that no land disturbance activity is being contemplated by the requested uses, no commissioned archaeological inventory survey and cultural assessment study was conducted. The past and current agricultural use of the site and improvements around the dwelling, resulting in its extensive clearing, reduce the prospect of finding any archaeological remains. Nonetheless, during the course of further development of the subject parcel, should any unanticipated archaeological features or sites be uncovered, work in the affected area will immediately cease and the applicant will notify the Planning Department. E. Valued Cultural Resources The recent Hawaii State Supreme Court's "PASH" and "Ka Pa'akai 0 Ke'Aina"decisions require decision-makers to consider a project"S impact to native Hawaiian gathering and fishing rights. Specifically, there must be a discussion of the cultural, historical, and natural resources and associated traditional and customary practices of this site and the impact of this project to these resources and practices. In this situation, the subject parcel is not adjacent and/or proximate to the shoreline. As such, fishing and coastal access is not an issue. It is not known whether the subject or immediate surrounding area was ever used for the gathering of plants by native Hawaiians. The site has been used agriculturally as a coffee farm for nearly, 50 years. Almost all of the existing vegetation on the parcel now consists of introduced plant species. As such, it would appear very unlikely that the site would serve such purpose today and/or in the recent past. The cultural impacts, if any, thus appear to be non-existent. Notwithstanding the above, however, in the event documented claims of gathering are made of this parcel, the applicant will honor them 12