PD RECOMMENDATION REPORT (PL-SMA-2022-012_Amend SMA-07-024)

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■ A Survey of Botanical, Avian and Terrestrial mammalian Species for the proposed Laipala Heights Subdivision, North Kona District, Island of Hawaii prepared by Rana Productions in 2006. ■ Archaeological Inventory Survey, TW. 7-7-08: 121, Land of Kapalaalaea 2, North Kona District, Island of Hawaii prepared by Haun and Associates in January 2006 ■ Cultural Impact Study/Assessment, Laipala Heights, Kapalaalaea Ahupuaa, District of North Kona, Hawaii Island prepared by Kaimipono Consulting Services LLC in December 2006. ■ Final Archaeological Data Recovery Plan, Land ofKapala`alaea 2 Ahupua`a, North Kona District, Island ofHawai`i, (TW 3-7-7-08:105, 113, 119, 121) prepared by Haun and Associates in January 2010. ■ Final Burial Site Component of an Archaeological Preservation Plan for Site 50-10- 37-24842 and Portions of Site 24534, TW(3) 7-7-008:121, Kapala`alaea 2 Ahupua`a, North Kona District, Island ofHawai`i prepared by Haun and Associates in April 2017. The valuable cultural, historical, and natural resources found in the area: The floral/fauna report revealed that no endangered species are likely to be found on the project site. The archaeological inventory survey identified 14 sites assessed as significant for their information content. Three (3) of the historic properties that recommended for no further work,nine (9) sites were recommended for mitigation through data recovery,and two (2) sites (one ceremonial/habitation site complex(SIHP 24534)was recommended for preservation and one burial site (SIHP 24842)was recommended for preservation in the form of a Burial Treatment Plan). Finally,the Cultural Impact Assessment concluded that, "while evidence of ancient or traditional cultural practices still exists on the project lands, there does not appear to be any evidence of any ongoing traditional cultural practices, except perhaps fishing, which, while not directly impacted by the project, may indirectly impact this resource." Possible adverse effects or impairment of valued resources: Native vegetation may be destroyed by ground alteration. There is no evidence that the flora in the area are particularly desired or used for cultural practices. According to the botanical and -6-