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Discussion: As discussed above, the area adjacent to the proposed Special Permit <br /> area appears to be a better candidate for designation as a Neighborhood Village <br /> Center and thus appropriate for this type of small-scale community serving <br /> commercial use. <br /> 3D. Surrounding Zoning and Land Uses <br /> Most of the surrounding area is zoned Agriculture 1-acre(A-la) and is used for low <br /> density residential use, homesteading and small-scale agricultural pursuits. Lot sizes <br /> north of Ainaloa Boulevard are generally 1 to 2 acres in size with a few larger 20+ acre <br /> parcels to the southwest. Parcels on the south side of Ainaloa Boulevard are typically 1/4 <br /> acre in size and non-conforming with the existing A-1 a zoning. <br /> The Ainaloa Longhouse complex and park are located directly across Ainaloa Boulevard <br /> from the subject property. These parcels are designated as Open and are owned by the <br /> Ainaloa Community Association (ACA). <br /> 3E. Flood Insurance Rate Map <br /> The Federal Emergency Management Agency's Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM) <br /> designates the area of the proposed development to be in Flood Zone X(areas outside of <br /> the 500-year flood) (Figure 4). <br /> 3F. Archaeological Resources <br /> It is unlikely any archaeological resources will be encountered on the property. The <br /> subject parcel has been fully cleared for many years. As noted earlier, this parcel was <br /> previously subdivided into four (4)lots, two (2) of which were approved to operate a <br /> convenience store under SPP # 12-000132 <br /> However, in the event any inadvertent discoveries are made during any land disturbance <br /> activity relating to this project, work will cease, and the applicants will immediately <br /> notify the Planning Department and the State Department of Land and Natural Resources <br /> and secure their clearances before proceeding further. <br /> 3G. Flora and Fauna Resources <br /> Although there was no professional survey of the floral and faunal resources of the site, <br /> the applicants do not believe that rare of endangered floral or faunal resources are likely <br /> to be found on the site. The majority of the subject parcel is well-maintained grass, with <br /> Norfolk Pine trees that border the property next to Ainaloa Boulevard. Other vegetation <br /> that borders the northern areas of the property include various ferns, ti and a few scattered <br /> albizia trees. <br /> 11 <br />