PD BACKGROUND REPORT (PL-SPP-2021-000005)

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In addition, introduced bird species such as dove, Japanese White-eye, house finch and myna are common in the area. Domestic animals such as cats, dogs, goats, chickens and other animals such as rats and feral pigs are also common and are not considered endangered. 3H. Valued Cultural Resources In view of Hawaii State Supreme Court's "PASH" and"Ka Pa`akai O Ka Aina" decisions, the issue relative to native Hawaiian gathering and fishing rights must be addressed. Specifically, there must be a discussion of the cultural, historical and natural resources and associated traditional and customary practices of this site. In this situation, the subject site is not adjacent and/or proximate to the shoreline. As such, fishing and/or coastal access is not an issue. It is not known whether the subject parcel or immediate surrounding area have ever been used for the gathering of plants by native Hawaiians. However, it would appear very unlikely that the site would serve such purpose today and/or in the recent past. There are no known archaeological features on the subject parcel. Based on the above, it does not appear that the project would have any potential adverse impact relating to the cultural and historical resources of this area. 3I. Public Access The subject parcel is located approximately 5.5 miles from the shoreline. As such, no public access will be affected by this request. 3J. Description of Access The subject site is located off Ainaloa Boulevard, approximately 1 mile southwest of its intersection with Kea`au-Pahoa Road, or Highway 130. Ainaloa Boulevard is a 2-lane paved roadway with a 60-foot wide right of way and 35-foot pavement that is owned and maintained by the County. The applicants are proposing access to the site be provided by an existing driveway at the southwestern corner of the property. Fire Apparatus access would be provided by a proposed 24' wide driveway around the entire site. 3K. Traffic Impacts Traffic on Ainaloa Boulevard is generally moderate. The recent completion of a roundabout at the intersection of Ainaloa Boulevard and Keaau Pahoa Road and the planned roundabout at the intersection of Orchidland Drive and Keaau Pahoa Road are 13