PD BACKGROUND REPORT (PL-REZ-2021-012)

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15. U.S.D.A. Soil Survey: The soils on the subject property are classified as Punalu`u extremely rocky peat, 6 to 20 percent slopes (rPYD). 16. FEMA FIRM MAP: Zone X, an area determined by FEMA to be outside the 500-year floodplain. 17. Flora/Fauna Resources: No professional floral or faunal survey was conducted of the property. According to the applicant, though rare or endangered floral or faunal resources are unlikely to be found on the subject property due to the developed, suburban nature of the surrounding areas, it may be possible to find the Hawaiian Hawk, Hawaiian Owl, Hawaiian Goose and Hawaiian Hoary Bat. Potential impacts could be mitigated by timing of vegetation clearing to accommodate nesting and breeding cycles of these wide- ranging native and endangered species. The vegetation within the project area is primarily non-native and weedy in nature, consisting mainly of introduced grasses, kiawe, koa haole, opiuma, kukui, vines, weeds, and shrubs. Since the plants found on site are generally introduced, non-native species, the applicant believes that the overall impact on flora is expected to be negligible. Introduced bird species such as dove, Japanese white-eye, house finch, myna, as well as cats, dogs, rats, pigs, and mongoose are also common on the subject property. According to the Division of Land and Natural Resources, Division of Forestry and Wildlife (DOFAW), the Hawaiian Hawk or `Io (Buteo solitarius) may occur in the project vicinity and their nests might be present during the breeding season from March to September. DOFAW also reported that Hawaiian Hoary Bat or `Ope`ape`a(Lasiurus cinereus semotus) could potentially occur in the vicinity of the project area and may roost in nearby trees. Bat birthing and pup rearing season spans from June Is'through September 15th. Additionally, State-listed waterbirds such as the Hawaiian Duck(Anas wyvilliana), Hawaiian Stilt(Himantopus mexicanus knudseni), Hawaiian Coot(Fulica alai), and the Hawaiian Goose or Nene (Branta sandvicensis) may also potentially occur in the vicinity of the proposed project site. It is against State law to harm or harass this species. DOFAW also reports that the project area falls within the historic range of the State-listed Blackburn's Sphinx Moth -4-