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Investigation of valued resources: The applicant has submitted the following <br /> studies from which the Planning Commission can determine the valued natural, cultural, <br /> and historical resources in the project area. <br /> ■ A Survey of Botanical, Avian and Terrestrial mammalian Species for the proposed <br /> Laipala Heights Subdivision, North Kona District, Island of Hawaii prepared by Rana <br /> Productions in 2006 <br /> ■ Archaeological Inventory Survey, TMK: 7-7-08: 121, Land of Kapalaalaea 2, North <br /> Kona District, Island of Hawaii prepared by Haun and Associates in January 2006 <br /> ■ Cultural Impact Study/Assessment, Laipala Heights, Kapalaalaea Ahupuaa, District <br /> of North Kona, Hawaii Island prepared by Kaimipono Consulting Services LLC in <br /> December 2006 <br /> ■ Final Archaeological Data Recovery Plan, Land ofKapala`alaea 2 Ahupua`a, North <br /> Kona District, Island ofHawai`i, (TMK 3-7-7-08:105, 113, 119, 121) prepared by <br /> Haun and Associates in January 2010 <br /> ■ Final Burial Site Component of an Archaeological Preservation Plan for Site 50-10- <br /> 37-24842 and Portions of Site 24534, TVIK(3) 7-7-008:121, Kapala`alaea 2 <br /> Ahupua`a, North Kona District, Island of Hawai`i prepared by Haun and Associates <br /> in April 2017 <br /> The valuable cultural, historical, and natural resources found in the area: The <br /> floral/fauna report revealed that no endangered species are likely to be found on the <br /> project site. The archaeological inventory survey identified 14 sites assessed as significant <br /> for their information content. Three (3)of the historic properties that recommended for no <br /> further work,nine (9) sites were recommended for mitigation through data recovery,and two <br /> (2) sites(one ceremonial/habitation site complex(SIHP 24534)was recommended for <br /> preservation and one burial site (SIHP 24842)was recommended for preservation in the form <br /> of a Burial Treatment Plan). Finally,the Cultural Impact Assessment concluded that, "while <br /> evidence of ancient or traditional cultural practices still exists on the project lands, there <br /> does not appear to be any evidence of any ongoing traditional cultural practices, except <br /> perhaps fishing, which, while not directly impacted by the project, may indirectly impact this <br /> resource. <br /> -8- <br />