PD RECOMMEDATION REPORT (PL-REZ-2022-020)

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The valuable cultural, historical, and natural resources found in the rezoning area: The State Historic Preservation Division (SHPD) confired that an archeological inventory survey (AIS)was completed in 2015 and accepted by SHPD. The AIS documented one (1)historic site and assessed by SHPD as significant under criterion D. According to the AIS, the site included twenty-nine mounds, eleven contours which functioned as sugarcane cultivation. The site was recommended for no further work. Based on the information, SHPD's determination for the proposed project is "no historic properties affected." The applicant has stated that during clearing and grading of the property, SHPD will be notified, and all work shall immediately cease, upon inadvertent discovery of any archeological or historic feature. No professional flora or faunal survey was conducted of the property. The property has been previously cleared and is overgrown with non-native plants and other invasive species. The vegetation within the project area is primarily non-native, consisting of tree fern, Hilo Grass, California grass, guava and some native `ohia. According to the Department of Land and Natural Resources Division of Forestry and Wildlife (DOFAW)the Hawaiian Hoary Bat or `Ope`ape`a (Lasiurus cinereus semotus) could potentially occur in the vicinty of the project area and may roost in nearby trees. Bat birthing and pup rearing season spans from June 1st through September 15th. Finally, DOFAW reported that the Hawaiian Duck, Hawaiian Stilt, Hawaiian Coot, Hawaiian Goose (Nene) and the Hawaiian Hawk(Io) as possibly occuring in the vicinty of the project area. It is against State law to harm or harass this species. Based on the preceding, DOFAW has provided guidance on measures to avoid and minimize impacts to the listed species, in addition to guidance on avoiding the spread of invasive species and pathogens. Possible adverse effect or impairment of valued resources: There may be a possibility that native plants could be destroyed by construction and ground alteration, but the site has been cleared and is overgrown with non-native plants and other invasive species. The subject property does not abut the shoreline, therefore Hawaiian gathering and fishing rights is not an issue. Feasible actions to protect native Hawaiian rights: No known gathering is taking place on the site. Thus, to the extent to which traditional and customary native Hawaiian -8-