PD Background Report (PL-SMA-2021-000007)

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50-10-26-31238) were identified and documented. Site 24212 is a portion of the Hilo Railroad-Hawaii Consolidated Railway bed, a portion of which extends near the western boundary of the parcel. Site 31238 is a section of a cut earthen ditch situated along the southeastern edge of Mdlamalamaiki Gulch near the northern boundary of the subject parcel. This ditch is the former location of a permanent flume built by the Honomu Sugar Company. Site 24212 is considered historically significant under Criterion A for its association with the development of commercial agriculture (sugarcane) in Hawaii during the early twentieth century and under Criterion D for the information it has yielded regarding early twentieth century sugarcane transportation infrastructure. Similarly, Site 31238 is considered significant under Criterion A for its association with the development of commercial agriculture (sugarcane) in Hawaii during the early twentieth century and under Criterion D for the information yielded relative to the history of the development of commercial agriculture in South Hilo District. The survey was reviewed and approved by SHPD, which concurred with the findings of "no historic properties affected" via letter on November 8, 2021, thus concluding the historic review process (Planning Department Exhibit 2 — November 8, 2021, Letter). 20. Cultural/Historic Resources: A cultural impact assessment (CIA) of the subject parcel was conducted for the proposed project in October 2020. Concerning past traditional and customary practices, the consulted parties identified the following: the gathering of near- shore marine resources including `opihi, eels, lobsters, turtle, fishing for near-shore and pelagic species, and gathering of freshwater resources from streams such as `6pae, `o`opu, and prawns. Additionally, several of the consultees identified the tradition of accessing the coast from the cliffs using methods that include ladders, ropes, and knowledge of the natural environment. Regarding the identification of significant historic properties, several of the consulted parties identified the old cane road that looped into the project area. The old cane road easement was also noted in the archaeological inventory survey in addition to a former flume route (Site 31238) and HCR railway bed (Site 24212). Of the identified traditional and customary practices, many of the consulted parties expressed explicit concern over the potential impact the proposed development -5-