PD RECOMMENDATION REPORT (PL-REZ-2022-015_AMEND REZ-05-027)

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Investigation of valued resources: No formal archaeological reconnaissance survey, oral history of kama`aina accounts of the area, historical survey of documentary records, or botanical study was included in the application. The property is located within the boundaries of a pre-contact age upland agricultural system known as the Kona Field System,which is listed in the State Inventory of Historical Places. The area was the subject of a reconnaissance survey and test excavations in 1970 and 1971 by Hu`ehu`e Ranch, the developers of the Kaloko Mauka Subdivision. In addition,the National Park Service published a report in 1991 entitled, "An Ahupua`a Study: The 1971 Archaeological Work at Kaloko Ahupua`a,North Kona." This study also identified remains of an agricultural field system up to the 3,500-foot elevation at certain locations. A copy of the application was sent to the State Historic Preservation Division with a request for comments. The Department of Land and Natural Resources, Division of Forestry and Wildlife (DOFAW),provided comments to address the impact of the proposed project on endangered or threatened flora and fauna that may occur in the project area, specifically the Hawaiian Hawk(Io),the Blackburn Sphinx Moth, Hawaiian hoary bats, Hawaiian goose (Nene), and seabirds. Additionally, DOFAW provided comments regarding the spread of Rapid `Ohi`a Death and the spread of invasive plant species. Conditions of approval will be included to address the recommendations provided by DOFAW. The valued cultural,historical, and natural resources found in the rezoning area: The Department is not aware of any cultural or historic resources on the property. According to the applicant,there is no evidence of any traditional and customary Native Hawaiian rights being practiced on the property. The property is covered in native forest. Possible adverse effect or impairment of valued resources: Some native plants may be destroyed by construction or ground alteration. There is no evidence that the flora in the area are particularly desired or used for cultural practices. Feasible actions to protect native Hawaiian rights: According to the applicant, no gathering is taking place on the site. Thus,to the extent to which traditional and customary native Hawaiian rights are exercised,the proposed action will not affect traditional Hawaiian rights; therefore,no action is necessary to protect these rights. Since no archaeological study of the property was conducted by the previous landowner and -5-